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Richard Karr

Oak Harbor,WA

Summary

Organized Maintenance Technician with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Mariner Self Storage
01.2009 - 02.2024
  • Inspected buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
  • Enhanced facility appearance with thorough cleaning and maintenance of both interior and exterior spaces.
  • 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.
  • Ensured smooth operation of security systems including cameras, alarms, and access controls to maintain a secure environment within facilities.
  • Adapted quickly to changing priorities and workloads, effectively managing time and resources to complete tasks on schedule.
  • Increased workplace safety by repairing or replacing faulty electrical components such as lighting fixtures or outlets.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Organized and maintained inventory of spare parts and equipment consumables.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Penske Truck Leasing
01.2009 - 02.2024
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate diagnostics for vehicle issues.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Enhanced vehicle lifespan by performing regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Maintained clean and safe working environments, adhering to OSHA guidelines throughout daily operations.
  • Reduced downtime for fleet vehicles through efficient scheduling and execution of preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes and fluid changes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Flagler-Palm Coast High School
Palm Coast, FL
06.1983

Skills

  • Light Carpentry
  • Willing to Learn
  • Painting
  • Hand Tools Expertise
  • Power Tools Proficiency
  • Documentation
  • Groundskeeping and Landscaping
  • Building Maintenance
  • Wiring Installation and Repair
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Visual Inspection
  • Organizational ability
  • Facility Management
  • Tool management

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Mariner Self Storage
01.2009 - 02.2024

Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Penske Truck Leasing
01.2009 - 02.2024

High School Diploma -

Flagler-Palm Coast High School
Richard Karr