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Raul O'dell

Summary

I am an analytical Facilities Maintenance Technician with more than 15 years of experience maintaining industrial facilities and equipment in top condition to support achievement of business goals and objectives. Natural and trained problem solver with innate understanding of how things work.

Proficient in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and machinery and always eager to master new technologies.

Competent Facilities Technician successful in completing fast and accurate maintenance and repairs. Proficient in building instrumentation, equipment and systems.

Adept to keeping work areas and facilities clean and tidy.

Effective at completing appearance updates such as replacing fixtures and painting rooms. Excellent mechanical knowledge and effective time management skills.

Loyal and dependable.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Arborist

Self-employed
01.2005 - Current
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
  • Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
  • Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
  • Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
  • Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
  • Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
  • Processed and split firewood using axes.
  • Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
  • Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
  • Tree removal as well as stump removals.
  • Create bids for customers.
  • Manage tax forms and filing business taxes.

Facilities Maintenance Technician

University Of New Mexico
09.2002 - Current
  • Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
  • Inspected buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
  • Carried out building updates such as painting surfaces, replacing fixtures, and reorganizing rooms.
  • Worked quickly on emergency requests in order to minimize disruptions to operations.
  • Completed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to diagnose problems with equipment and systems.
  • Evaluated systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies.
  • Sourced and obtained multiple quotes for parts and supplies per purchasing requirements.
  • Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
  • Followed safety protocols and best practices for installation, maintenance, or repair work..
  • Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
  • Disassembled broken, defective, and worn out equipment to aid with repairs.
  • Set up ladders and other access equipment.
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment to load or unload trailers.
  • Cleared work sites of hazardous items.
  • Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Organized and maintained inventory of spare parts and equipment consumables.
  • Used standard housekeeping equipment, tools, and supplies to accomplish basic cleaning.
  • Followed safety protocols on job sites.
  • Painted walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
  • Troubleshot various types of equipment during installation and processes.
  • Cleaned and lubricated components to maintain optimal performance.

Heavy Equipment Operator

University Of New Mexico
09.2002 - 01.2007
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Operated Boom Lifts, Back Hoes, Bob Cats and Concrete Saws

Postal Carrier

US Post Office
01.1999 - 09.2002
  • Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
  • Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages, and ordered goods.
  • Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.

Cook

Ramon's Mexican Kitchen
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Valley High School
Albuquerque, NM
05.1999

Skills

  • Tree Trimming
  • Power Tool Usage
  • Turf Management
  • Tree Removal
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Tree Trimming and Cutting Branches
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Chainsaw Operation
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Energy Conservation Strategies
  • HVAC Knowledge
  • Maintaining Compliance
  • Height Gauges
  • Plumbing Understanding
  • Roofing Materials
  • Critical Thinking
  • Safety Practices
  • Maintaining Facilities
  • Computerized Time Management Systems
  • Technical Documentations
  • Routine Inspections
  • Coolant Systems
  • Machinery Lubrication
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Hazard Prevention
  • Operational Safety
  • Customer Safety
  • Customer Relations
  • Safety Compliance
  • Service Records
  • HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
  • Facility Upkeep
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Certification

Certificate of Completion, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, 03/2016

TPC Trainco - Albuquerque, NM


Certificate of Completion, Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Safety, 01/2015

American Trainco


Certificate of Completion, UNM Trades and Electricity, Plumbing, Mechanical/HVAC, 12/2009

CNM - Albuquerque, NM


Certificate of Completion, Heavy Equipment Basic Safety W/NCCER Certification, 01/2009

CNM - Albuquerque


Certificate of Completion, CDL Refresher and Defensive Driving Review, 11/2008-2010

CNM - Albuquerque


Certification of Completion, NMSafe Excavation Program-Qualified Safe Excavator, 02/2008

NM Public Regulation Commission - Albuquerque, NM


Certification of Completion, Trenching and Excavation Qualified Person, 04/2007

Safety Counseling, INC - Albuquerque, NM


Certification of Completion, Irrigation System Installation and Maintenance, 02/2004

The Irrigation Association - Albuquerque, NM


Certification of Completion, Soil & Water Management, 02/2003

The Irrigation Association - Albuquerque, NM

Timeline

Arborist

Self-employed
01.2005 - Current

Facilities Maintenance Technician

University Of New Mexico
09.2002 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

University Of New Mexico
09.2002 - 01.2007

Postal Carrier

US Post Office
01.1999 - 09.2002

Cook

Ramon's Mexican Kitchen
01.1996 - 01.1998

High School Diploma -

Valley High School
Raul O'dell