Paul Kern
Mulhall,PA
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Brinton Apartments, enhancing building functionality and safety. Excelled in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, significantly improving operational efficiency. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork, contributing to a robust maintenance strategy. Expert in groundskeeping, showcasing a blend of technical prowess and aesthetic sense.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Brinton Apartments
Braddock Hills, PA
06.2019 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently.
- Troubleshot equipment and appliance breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Carried out building updates such as painting surfaces, drywalling, replacing fixtures, carpet cleaning, and reorganizing rooms.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and workloads, effectively managing time and resources to complete tasks on schedule.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs, improving overall team productivity.
- Streamlined inventory management by organizing tools, parts, and supplies for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Performed electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry, and roofing tasks as needed for effective building upkeep.
- Performed snow removal during winter months to ensure safe access to properties for both pedestrians and vehicles.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and lawns to maintain uniform appearance.
- Collaborated with team to plan and design outdoor spaces.
Maintenance Technician
Pleasant Hills Apartments
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Maintained a safe living environment for residents by quickly addressing any potential hazards or code violations discovered during inspections or reported by tenants.
- Enhanced the apartment community''s curb appeal by maintaining landscaping, repairing exterior fixtures, and painting surfaces as needed.
- Ensured timely completion of work orders by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and coordinating with property management staff.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Supported safety with well-maintained grounds, parking lots and landscaping.
- Inspected building systems to evaluate HVAC, electrical and plumbing maintenance needs.
- Responded to emergency fire alarms, plumbing leaks and power outages to implement swift resolutions.
Maintenance Technician
Brinton Apartments
Braddock Hills, PA
11.2006 - 12.2015
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry, and roofing tasks as needed for effective building upkeep.
- Performed snow removal during winter months to ensure safe access to properties for both pedestrians and vehicles.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and lawns to maintain uniform appearance.
- Troubleshot equipment and appliance breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Carried out building updates such as painting surfaces, drywalling, replacing fixtures, carpet cleaning, and reorganizing rooms.
HVAC/Carpet Technician
Coit Services
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2004 - 10.2006
- Specialized in cleaning and sanitizing air duct systems.
- Cleaned carpets and upholstery.
- Stripped and waxed laminate flooring, clean slate, and ceramic tile flooring.
- Fire and water restoration.
Landscaper
Bowman Landscaping and Tree Service
Pittsburgh, PA
04.1996 - 03.2004
- Operation of heavy equipment including: tree chipper, dump truck, log splitter, various chain saws.
- Handled construction of retaining walls made of stone, brick, and tie.
- Playground construction.
- Concrete finishing,
- Landscaping and tree removal for both residential and commercial properties.
Education
Plumbing
Connelly Technical Institute
Pittsburgh, PAHigh School Diploma -
Steel Valley High School
Munhall, PASkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Groundskeeping
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Brinton Apartments
06.2019 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Pleasant Hills Apartments
01.2016 - 06.2019
Maintenance Technician
Brinton Apartments
11.2006 - 12.2015
HVAC/Carpet Technician
Coit Services
03.2004 - 10.2006
Landscaper
Bowman Landscaping and Tree Service
04.1996 - 03.2004
Plumbing
Connelly Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Steel Valley High School