Robert Lane
Portsmouth,NH
Summary
Experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and safety inspections. Known for reducing downtime, completing repairs quickly, and keeping buildings, systems, and grounds operating safely.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Portsmouth Housing
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
06.2022 - 09.2026
- - Completed apartment repairs for Portsmouth Housing residents' work orders and service requests.
- - Checked building systems for safety concerns, leaks, and electrical issues.
- - Fixed plumbing fixtures, doors, locks, and appliances across housing units.
- - Kept common areas, hallways, and grounds clean and safe.
- Responded to emergency maintenance calls for Portsmouth Housing properties.
- Prepared vacant units for turnover, painting, cleaning, and minor repairs.
- Documented maintenance work orders and updated repair notes for housing staff.
- Informed residents and property teams about repair needs and access.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Identified mechanical issues through visual inspections and testing. using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to perform required maintenance services.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain an operational baseline.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Landscape Worker
Wade Landscaping & Property Maintenance
Somersworth, New Hampshire
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Mowed lawns and trimmed edges for Wade Landscaping & Property Maintenance clients.
- Planted shrubs, flowers, and sod across landscaped areas.
- Laid sod over prepared areas of soil in order to establish new lawns.
- Raked leaves and cleared debris from residential and commercial properties.
- Applied mulch and topsoil around beds and walkways.
- Excavated soil from designated areas to prepare for planting., dug holes and planted trees, shrubs and flowers.
- Installed rocks, mulch beds and other decorative elements to enhance the look of landscapes.
- Organized supplies before beginning each project to ensure the availability of necessary items.
- Assisted crew members with seasonal cleanup and general grounds upkeep.
- Used hand and power tools or equipment to complete a wide range of landscape and irrigation tasks.
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Maintained irrigation systems by adjusting valves, repairing broken sprinkler heads, and replacing worn parts.
- Installed sprinkler systems for residential and commercial customers.
- Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
- Adhered to safety protocols when operating heavy machinery at the job site.
- Performed seasonal activities, snow removal, landscaping and lawn mowing and applied fertilizer to plants and foliage.
- Designed and constructed hardscapes, including patios, retaining walls, and walkways, enhancing outdoor functionality and aesthetics.
- Trimmed hedges and bushes into desired shapes using pruning shears or hedge trimmers.
- Set up lighting fixtures along walkways to illuminate outdoor spaces at night.
- Constructed fences around properties to provide privacy or security.
- Cultivated soil prior to planting trees or flowers in order to create ideal growing conditions.
- Coordinated with departments to facilitate timely project completion, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project timelines and expectations.
- Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools.
- Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees, and grass.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Loaded tools, supplies, and green waste onto trucks and trailers.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Performed routine maintenance on all types of landscaping equipment.
- Moved backpack blowers, large containers of mulch or plant material and various sizes of lawnmowers.
- Removed debris from worksites after completion of each project.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Pruned flowers to promote healthy growth and enhance appearance. Cleaned flower beds.
- Set support stakes and attach wires to planted trees.
- Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
- Arranged decorative elements in gardens to enhance visual appeal., paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Installed block and stone decor according to plans and specifications.
- Pruned flowers to promote healthy growth and enhance appearance. Cleaned flower beds.
- Set support stakes and attach wires to planted trees.
Maintenance Manager
Water Country
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
03.2013 - 06.2020
- Directed the Water Country the maintenance team across ride, pool, and facility systems.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects and employee tasks to ensure compliance with safety standards and optimized operational performance.
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Coordinated emergency repairs with vendors and park operations to minimize downtime during breakdowns.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for water slides, pumps, filtration, and support equipment.
- Inspected attractions for safety compliance and operational readiness before opening.
- Trained technicians in maintenance procedures, safety practices, and lockout steps.
- Documented work orders, inspections, and repair activity in maintenance records.
- Communicated facility issues to leadership to support daily park operations.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning systems.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Supervised daily activities of the maintenance team to ensure efficient operations, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Reviewed completed work orders to uphold quality control measures and ensure maintenance standards are met.
- Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively defuse tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Education
Portsmouth High
Portsmouth, NH06-1998
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Plumbing repair
- Mechanical repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment inspection
- Building maintenance
- Complex repairs
- Drywalling
- Roof maintenance
- Surface restoration
- Field maintenance
- Equipment servicing
- Pneumatic systems
- Power and hand tool use
- Work order tracking
- Maintenance scheduling
- Safety compliance
- Blueprints reading
- Project estimation and bidding
- Mechanical expertise
- Unit renovations
- Property maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Power and hand tool use
- Maintenance scheduling
- Facility management
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Portsmouth Housing
06.2022 - 09.2026
Landscape Worker
Wade Landscaping & Property Maintenance
12.2021 - 06.2022
Maintenance Manager
Water Country
03.2013 - 06.2020
Portsmouth High