Steven Carder
Monroe,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional driver with a proven track record in efficiently transporting goods and ensuring timely deliveries. Expertise in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and fostering positive customer interactions enhances operational effectiveness. Committed to teamwork, adaptability, and consistently achieving reliable results while maintaining a strong emphasis on punctuality and safety. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills that contribute to seamless logistics and customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apartment/Town-home Maintenance Technician
IMS Properties
Toledo, OH
04.2026 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance issues and ensure property safety.
- Performed preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Collaborated with vendors for timely repairs and service upgrades.
- Mentor junior technicians in troubleshooting techniques and equipment handling.
- Rover of 11 properties within a 5 mile radius in South Toledo, troubleshooting and repairing various types of maintenance issues at each property.
- Each property has different forms of heating and cooling to troubleshoot and repair. (Gas, electric, forced air, central cooling/air, etc.
- Performed quarterly inspections of units per HUD protocols.
- Maintain great repoir with all staff, vendors, and tenants.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Liaised with vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential parts and materials for repairs or replacements.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Improved compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and making necessary adjustments.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
Apartment Maintenance Technician
MRD Apartments
Milan, MI
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure safety compliance.
- Performed repairs on plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC units to maintain property standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues efficiently and effectively.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to enhance equipment longevity and reduce downtime.
- Developed inventory management processes for tools and supplies, reducing costs through efficient usage.
- Led emergency response efforts for urgent repair requests, ensuring tenant satisfaction and safety.
- Streamlined communication with property management to prioritize maintenance tasks based on resident feedback.
- Maintained a safe living environment for residents by quickly addressing any potential hazards or code violations discovered during inspections or reported by tenants.
- Assisted in preparing vacant units for new occupants by performing thorough cleaning, painting, minor repairs, and appliance installation as needed.
- Developed strong relationships with tenants through courteous interactions and efficient resolution of their maintenance requests.
- Upheld excellent communication with property managers regarding progress updates, completed tasks, and upcoming maintenance needs.
- Enhanced the apartment community''s curb appeal by maintaining landscaping, repairing exterior fixtures, and painting surfaces as needed.
- Contributed to increased resident retention rates by consistently providing high-quality maintenance services that exceed expectations.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety and efficiency while completing maintenance tasks.
- Ensured timely completion of work orders by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and coordinating with property management staff.
- Participated in emergency response efforts during inclement weather events or other unforeseen circumstances, providing rapid assistance in addressing damage or safety concerns throughout the property.
- Improved tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving maintenance concerns in a professional manner.
- Conducted regular inspections of apartments and common areas to identify necessary repairs and proactive maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with outside contractors for larger scale projects, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to maintain adequate stock levels of commonly used repair parts and supplies while minimizing waste and cost overruns.
- Repaired and replaced faulty wiring, light fixtures and other electrical components to reduce risks.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Restored and repaired worn and damaged building components to support appearance, longevity and security.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Supported safety with well-maintained grounds, parking lots and landscaping.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Inspected building systems to evaluate HVAC, electrical and plumbing maintenance needs.
- Tested fire safety and emergency systems and inspected fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
Vending Route Driver
CONTINENTAL SERVICES-Toledo, OH
Toledo, OH
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Deliver products to assigned locations on established routes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
- Manage inventory levels and maintained accurate records of product quantities for efficient route planning
- Develop strong relationships with customers, providing exceptional service and addressing any concerns or issues promptly
- Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance to ensure safe operation of the delivery vehicle
- Collaborate with warehouse staff to load and unload products onto the delivery vehicle efficiently
- Resolve customer complaints or inquiries regarding deliveries, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the delivery vehicle at all times to uphold company standards
- Utilize handheld devices or software applications to track deliveries, update order status, and capture electronic signatures from customers
- Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations while operating the delivery vehicle on public roads
- Ensure accuracy of invoices by verifying delivered items against purchase orders before obtaining customer signatures for proof of receipt
- Manage cash transactions accurately when collecting payments from customers upon product delivery
- Conduct regular checks on delivered products for quality control purposes, reporting any damaged goods immediately
- Maintain detailed records of mileage, fuel consumption, and other relevant data related to daily operations
- Follow established procedures for handling returned merchandise from customers according to company policies
- Safely operate specialized equipment such as lift gates or pallet jacks when required for loading/unloading heavy items
- Assist in training new route drivers on company policies, procedures, and best practices
- Implement safety measures and best practices to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries during deliveries
- Collaborate with warehouse personnel to ensure accurate picking and packing of orders for delivery
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while interacting with customers at all times
- Manage customer complaints in a timely manner, ensuring satisfactory resolution and maintaining positive relationships
Temp To Hire: Apartment Maintenance Technician
The Liberty Group Apartment Staffing
Monroe, MI
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted routine inspections of apartment units to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Performed repairs on plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC equipment to maintain optimal functionality.
- Responded promptly to tenant service requests, enhancing resident satisfaction and retention rates.
- Collaborated with management to develop preventive maintenance schedules, reducing emergency repair incidents.
- Did grounds and boiler room inspections every morning. Checking pressures, temperatures, fire suppression, PLC's, breaker panels, etc.
- Performed trash outs and Turnovers for new residents and move outs.
Facilities Maintenance Technician
ABM Industries Inc.-Township of Superior, MI
Township of Superior, MI
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Daily preventative maintenance schedule with walk through.
- Address any PM issues that need to be addressed.
- Weekly meeting with building services team.
- Escort vendors throughout the facility to address the scope of work they are contracted to do.
- Create and remedy any work orders for the day and forthcoming work in the near future
- Train and help new hires
- Operation of lifts, forklifts, etc.
- Responsible for general maintenance throughout the facility (H.A.T.C.I./ Hyundai/Kia research and development facility)
- Safety first always
- Address facility needs and keep appropriate parts and supplies in stock through approved vendors.
- Maintain HVAC (absorption chiller, pumps, etc.)
Apartment/Townhome/Property Maintenance Technician
Ressco-Monroe, MI
Monroe, MI
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Safe and efficient completion of work orders.
- Regular and overtime completion of make readies (turns).
- Painting, carpentry work, plumbing and plenty of it, HVAC, lockouts, appliances, critter prevention, grounds keeping, locks, cutting keys, mailbox locks, garbage disposals, and dishwasher replacement and repair.
- We also do our own in house HVAC system retrofits. All heat pumps.... no gas on site.
- Familiar with high pressure steam systems, absorption chillers, commercial HVAC and plumbing
- Regular use of various sized drain cleaning coils and jetter heads
- On call rotation for emergencies
Residential/Commercial Plumbing Apprentice/Service Technician
Thompson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning-Petersburg, MI
Petersburg, MI
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Installing, repairing and maintaining residential and light commercial plumbing systems, including fixtures, water heaters, and pipes.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to plan and execute plumbing installations and repairs.
- Working with a variety of tools, including pipe cutters, wrenches, soldering torches, and power tools.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting plumbing issues to identify the root cause of problems and develop effective solutions.
- Ensuring compliance with state and local plumbing codes and regulations.
- Safely handling and disposing of hazardous materials, such as lead and asbestos.
- Providing exceptional customer service, including explaining plumbing issues to customers and answering their questions.
- Collaborating with other professionals, such as contractors and inspectors, to complete plumbing projects on time and on budget.
- Maintaining accurate records of plumbing work performed and materials used.
- Staying up to date with the latest plumbing technology, techniques, and safety standards through ongoing training and professional development
Driver/Warehouse Worker/Forklift operator/Lead Wire Technician
Service Electric Supply, Inc.-Romulus, MI
Romulus, MI
02.2018 - 06.2021
- I was one of the main drivers in our delivery fleet for approximately one year.
- Worked and trained at the will call counter learning parts and inventory, picking up valuable customer service skills along the way
- Picked, processed, and packaged orders for invoicing and delivery by myself and other company drivers
- Managed the Wire department/Warehouse, training multiple apprentices along the way in the skills associated with cutting, spooling, and coiling multiple sizes and types of wire. Regularly, said wire was spooled in parallel, with up to 8 wires at a time. Crimping staggered "pulling eyes" to each wire in the paralleled spool, so electrical contractors could pull their appropriate size, color, and type of wire through their conduit in one pull
Delivery Driver
Hungry Howie's Pizza-Monroe, MI
Monroe, MI
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered Pizza and other menu items
- Developed excellent customer relations through deliveries, working at the counter and answering customer calls and orders when not delivering
- General cleaning
- Washing dishes and folding pizza boxes
Building/Facilities maintenance
James River Community college-Jamestown, ND
Jamestown, ND
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as HVAC system inspections, filter replacements, and equipment lubrication
- Responded promptly to work orders and resolved facility issues in a timely manner
- Conducted regular inspections of the building's electrical systems to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for repairs and replacements
- Collaborated with contractors and vendors to coordinate repairs, installations, and renovations
- Performed troubleshooting on plumbing systems including leaks, clogs, and fixture malfunctions
- Coordinated pest control services to maintain a clean and sanitary environment within the facility
- Inspected fire suppression systems regularly to ensure proper functioning in case of emergencies
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or non-compliance issues
- Collaborated with other departments (e.g., IT) on projects requiring facilities support or coordination
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the facility by overseeing janitorial staff schedules/activities
- Monitored utility usage (electricity/water/gas) identifying areas for improvement/cost savings opportunities
- Implemented a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to streamline work order tracking and reporting
- Managed the repair and maintenance of building systems such as elevators, escalators, and security systems
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility's structural integrity, identifying and addressing any issues promptly
- Investigated and resolved complaints related to facilities maintenance in a timely manner
- Liaised with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local building codes/standards
- Mentored junior staff members providing guidance/training on best practices in facilities maintenance
- Spearheaded facility improvement projects including renovations/upgrades resulting in enhanced functionality/appearance
- Conducted regular inspections/testing of fire alarm/sprinkler systems ensuring proper functioning/
- Brought in absorption chiller vendor yearly for deep inspection and rebuilding of the intricate parts to maintain such an efficient system.
- Rebuilt all 3 pumps and motors with an "in-house" master electrician and Machinist.
Education
GED -
Monroe High School
Monroe, MI05-1998
Skills
- Fair Housing regulations
- Construction
- Hand tools
- Basic math
- Operation of various drain cleaning machines, cameras, tool, etc
- Forklift
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Plumbing, HVAC, and general home/building maintenance experience (7 years)
- Construction painting
- Flatbed
- HVAC
- Field service
- Delivery driver experience
- Research
- Facilities maintenance
- Strong ability to operate a variety of commercial vehicles, including box trucks and stake bed trucks with gates , to transport materials and freight to multiple locations
- Service Technician Experience
- Plumbing
- Computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management and problem-solving abilities
- Integrous and accomplished work ethic with attention to detail
- MDOT Card holder (1 year)
- Retail sales
- Upselling
- Programmable logic controllers
- Computer operation
- Carpentry
- Route driving
- Roofing
- Writing skills
- Driving
- Time management
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Commercial driving
- Landscaping
- OSHA 10 and 30 (6 years)
- Restaurant experience
- Outdoor work
- Sewing
- Valid Michigan Chauffers License
- Cash handling
- Property maintenance
- Regularly maintain accurate records of delivery times and locations, as well as any incidents or accidents
- Warehouse management
- Extensive use of forklifts, hydraulic tailgates, and pallet jacks to load and unload cargo safely and efficiently
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical knowledge
- Blueprint reading
- Negotiation
- Assembly
- Fabrication
- Sales
- Vehicle maintenance
- Stocking
- Cleaning
- Very proficient with the use of hand tools, power tools and equipment (10 years)
- Electrical experience
- Handyman experience
- Rigging
- Load & unload
- Welding
- Horticulture
- Mobile devices
- Equipment repair
- Commercial Building Maintenance (Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, etc) (4 years)
- Continuous improvement
- Water treatment
- Box truck
- Communication skills
- Water damage restoration
- Cash register
- Safety awareness
- Troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Building maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hand and power tools
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Hand tools expertise
- Plumbing repairs
- Painting
- Drywall repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tools proficiency
- Groundskeeping
- Apartment maintenance
- OSHA
- HVAC systems
- Electrical panels
- Door hardware
- Service-oriented mindset
- Maintenance scheduling
- Machine lubrication
- Lighting systems
- Commercial construction experience
- Mechanical aptitude
- Documentation
- Supply management
- Residential construction
- Organized nature
- Ventilation systems
- Battery maintenance
- Boiler maintenance
- Air filtration
- Proficient in [software]
- Steam systems
- Gas detection
- Chiller maintenance
- Cooling towers
- Blueprint and schematics
- Problem-solving
- Plumbing repair
- Air handlers
- Power and hand tool use
- HVAC system maintenance
- Reporting and documentation
- Field maintenance
- Heat exchangers
- Snow clearing
- Maintaining components
- Willing to learn
- Grounds upkeep
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Wiring installation and repair
- Problem detection and resolution
- General Plumbing
Certification
- Driver's License
- MI STATE Licensed plumbing apprentice
- Maintaining and working in specific areas of the plumbing trade to accrue enough hours to earn my journeyman card
- Non-CDL Class C (MI Chauffers license)
Timeline
Apartment/Town-home Maintenance Technician
IMS Properties
04.2026 - Current
Apartment Maintenance Technician
MRD Apartments
08.2025 - 04.2026
Temp To Hire: Apartment Maintenance Technician
The Liberty Group Apartment Staffing
03.2025 - 06.2025
Vending Route Driver
CONTINENTAL SERVICES-Toledo, OH
07.2024 - 03.2025
Facilities Maintenance Technician
ABM Industries Inc.-Township of Superior, MI
12.2023 - 03.2024
Apartment/Townhome/Property Maintenance Technician
Ressco-Monroe, MI
04.2023 - 09.2023
Residential/Commercial Plumbing Apprentice/Service Technician
Thompson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning-Petersburg, MI
06.2021 - 03.2023
Driver/Warehouse Worker/Forklift operator/Lead Wire Technician
Service Electric Supply, Inc.-Romulus, MI
02.2018 - 06.2021
Delivery Driver
Hungry Howie's Pizza-Monroe, MI
06.2017 - 01.2018
Building/Facilities maintenance
James River Community college-Jamestown, ND
02.2013 - 10.2016
GED -
Monroe High School