Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Equipment Mechanic
United States Postal Service, USPS
Cincinnati, Ohio
12.1988 - 10.2021
Performed preventative maintenance on various types of equipment and machinery, including lubricating parts, changing filters, inspecting belts, and replacing worn components.
Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
Ordered supplies and fabricated special parts for repair needs.
Maintained records of time and materials used on job to foster accurate invoicing.
Ensured that all safety regulations were met when operating machinery.
Maintained records of repairs made to all machines in the facility.
Identified problems with equipment through visual inspection and diagnostic testing.
Cleaned and maintained work areas to maintain a safe environment for workers.
Followed safety guidelines while working with hazardous chemicals or hazardous waste products.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Conducted regular inspections to detect potential issues with machinery.
Kept accurate records of all maintenance performed on machines in the facility.
Maintenance Craft Director
American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO
Cincinnati, OH
01.2011 - 12.2019
Represented craft employees when there was a dispute over contract violations or discipline matters.
Often met with management to negotiate and write settlements to settle disputes.
Counseled employees about contract language, often when they were misinformed about the meaning of the collective bargaining agreement. Many times, having to inform the employee that they had no violation against them, to their dismay.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Management Information Systems
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH
Skills
Types 50 words a minute
Communicates well with others
Electrical Circuitry Knowledge
Completing Repairs
Ordering Parts
Diagnosing Problems
Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance
Parts Replacement
Safety Processes
Repair Work
Issue Assessments
Proper Parts Storage
Issue Diagnosis
Effective Communication Skills
Equipment Monitoring
Recordkeeping
Hand and Power Tools
Troubleshooting Skills
Equipment Operation
Reporting and Documentation
Test Equipment
Affiliations
I play a variety of instruments, although I'm best at bass guitar. I come from a musical family, and raised my boys to be musical, who now have bachelors degrees in music.
Although currently retired, I have a YouTube channel for retro video games.