Shawn Grimes
Trenton,SC
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Red Roof Hotels and more. excelling in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance equipment functionality and ensure safety protocols, while training new employees. Skilled in using hand and power tools, I consistently completed complex repairs under tight deadlines, contributing to operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Red Roof Hotel
Augusta, GA
04.2010 - Current
- 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.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- 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.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Concrete Finisher
Morton Site Prep
Edgefield, SC
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
Residential Contractor
Ameri Pride
North Augusta, SC
08.2021 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- 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.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Education
Electrical Engineering
Richmond Academy
Augusta, GA05.1995
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Tool management
- Hand tools expertise
- Plumbing
- Power tools proficiency
- Drywall repair
- Painting
- Plumbing repairs
- Apartment maintenance
- Groundskeeping
- Drywalling
- Door hardware
- Maintenance scheduling
- Lighting systems
- Organized nature
- Battery maintenance
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Morton Site Prep
08.2024 - 07.2025
Residential Contractor
Ameri Pride
08.2021 - 04.2024
Maintenance Technician
Red Roof Hotel
04.2010 - Current
Electrical Engineering
Richmond Academy