Raimund Ramos
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at the School of Visual Arts, excelling in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Skilled in plumbing repairs, painting, drywall repair and equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, I enhance facility operations while fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to maintaining high standards of building integrity and safety.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
School of Visual Arts
Manhattan, NY
08.2014 - Current
- Team leader and point person between personnel and management.
- Review, respond, and assign work orders and daily tasks in a timely manner via the work order system (CMMS).
- Set priorities and tasks for day-to-day assignments.
- Conducts daily inspections of building grounds for physical appearance, compliance, and state of repair.
- Ensures the cleanliness of the building is maintained and held up to standards.
- Provides detailed status and daily reports to directors and managers.
- Maintains equipment and inspection logs.
- Performs plumbing maintenance (e.g, replacement or repair of leaks in showers, sinks, drains, and faucets, unclogging of drains, repairing pipe leaks, repair or replacement of flushometers, and winterization, etc.).
- Performs carpentry and painting work (e.g,. repairing furniture, preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, replacing floor tiles, carpet tiles, ceiling tiles, etc..
- Participates in sorting of building trash/recyclables through the use of compactor equipment (where applicable).
- Participates in the winterization of buildings (e.g., cleaning roof gutters, building integrity, mechanical equipment, etc.).
- Maintain and assign work orders using SVA’s maintenance work order system.
- Handles corrective and preventive maintenance on building equipment and mechanical.
- Designated point person in escorting vendors/agencies (Building Dept., FDNY, HVAC) upon request.
- Participate and attend college functions and events as requested.
- Responds to emergency calls and shift coverage as needed and requested by management.
- Perform other duties as directed or required, which may include inspection and repair of site furnishings, snow and ice removal, set-up and breakdown of classrooms and special events, and moving furniture and equipment.
- Mentor New hires during their probationary period
- Willingness to cross-train for additional job functions and to take training to obtain necessary certificates (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Train and manage technicians, as well as deal with vendors
Maintenance Technician
Mandell Nursery School
Manhattan, NY
2007 - 2013
- Conducted preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure optimal performance of building systems and equipment.
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests, resolving issues efficiently to enhance facility operations.
- Trained junior technicians in safety protocols and maintenance procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules, improving workflow efficiency across campus facilities.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves.
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Building maintenance
- Hand tools expertise
- Power tools proficiency
- Drywall repair
- Painting
- Plumbing repairs
- Door hardware
- Service-oriented mindset
- Boiler maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Roof maintenance
- Plumbing repair
- Reporting and documentation
- Power and hand tool use
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts replacement
- Tool management
- Plumbing
- Clear communication
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
School of Visual Arts
08.2014 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Mandell Nursery School
2007 - 2013