STEPHEN GARCIA
City of Phoenix
Phoenix,AZ
21
years of professional experience
Determined Maintenance Worker with skills performing routine operation checks on work equipment and always exercising safety measures to limit injuries. Hardworking employee with over 20 years of carrying out oral and written instructions effectively and efficiently. Uses constructive criticism to improve skills and job performance.
Work History
Utility Maintenance Mechanic
11 Years 2 Months- Diagnose, repair and install water/wastewater treatment plant equipment that may affect 45 million gallons per day daily flow such as pumps, valves, motors, chemical feeders, blowers, coolers, air compressors, centrifuges and heating equipment.
- Train new staff on plant chlorine system using drawings and blueprints as well as lead fire department hazardous materials tours in the chlorine facilities.
- Conduct plumbing and drain issues involving copper, PVC and galvanized piping using glues, essential soldering and welding equipment.
- Installed various pumps, motors, blowers and valves with assistance and communication from contractors and vendors that involved different equipment and tools to complete assignment.
- Operate street sweeper and use various other cleaning supplies such as dewebbers, hoses and brooms to clean and maintain plant grounds and buildings.
Operations and Maintenance Technician
1 Year 1 Month- Monitored and observed data, machinery and equipment in a 45 million gallons per day wastewater treatment plant to determine compliance with operation and safety standards.
- Operated computer based programs such as computerized maintenance management (CMMS) and facility distributed control system (WAM) to prepare daily notes and process control issues.
- Operate street sweeper and use various other cleaning supplies such as dewebbers, hoses and brooms to clean and maintain plant grounds and buildings.
- Diagnosed, repaired and installed water/wastewater treatment plant equipment that may affect 45 mgd daily flow such as pumps, valves, motors, chemical feeders, blowers, coolers, air compressors, centrifuges and heating equipment.
- Responded to chemical spills and medical emergencies and followed proper protocols and regulations to ensure plant staff safety.
Utility Helper
8 Years 8 Months- Renovated locker rooms and bathroom facilities at wastewater treatment plants such as install new toilets, sinks, lighting and shower accessories.
- Repaired broken posts and street signs using concrete and cold patch supplies.
- Completed work orders involving building repair and minor carpentry such as broken/cracked drywall, carpet replacement, painting, floor and ceiling tile replacement and door repair.
- Measured and cut cooler unit cell decks with contractors to provide plant staff cooler air and a more comfortable atmosphere to complete job tasks.
- Operate street sweeper and use various other cleaning supplies such as dewebbers, hoses and brooms to clean and maintain plant grounds and buildings.
- Performed the plant wide equipment 'lube run' which involved monitoring and lubricating parts ensuring top notch efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma
Some College (No Degree) - Media Arts
Some College (No Degree) - Media Arts
Some College (No Degree)
Skills
Equipment maintenance and repair
Preventive Maintenance
Hand and power tool use
Safety management
Painting
Plumbing repair
Building maintenance
Groundskeeping and landscaping
Pressure washing
Timeline
Utility Maintenance Mechanic
City of Phoenix
06.2015 - CurrentRead More
Operations and Maintenance Technician
City of Phoenix
05.2014 - 06.2015Read More
Utility Helper
City of Phoenix
09.2005 - 05.2014Read More
Arizona State University
Some College (No Degree)
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University of Arizona
Some College (No Degree) from Media Arts
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Pima Community College
Some College (No Degree) from Media Arts
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Brophy College Prep
High School Diploma
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