Timothy Chavis
Red Springs,North Carolina
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Technician experienced in preventive maintenance and safety awareness. Enhanced productivity and ensured safe working environments through effective diagnosis of mechanical issues and timely repairs. Committed to maintaining optimal equipment functionality while promoting safety as a priority in all operations.
Overview
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1
Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
08.2012 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. I inspect all three trades, but doeses maintenance on the plumbing trade.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and implemented timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Developed and maintained preventive maintenance schedules for campus facilities.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies, ensuring availability for maintenance tasks.
- Liaised with vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential parts and materials for repairs or replacements.
- Collaborated with university staff to address maintenance requests efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Improved compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and making necessary adjustments.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Implemented a digital maintenance request system, improving response times and tracking of maintenance issues.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction in facility areas by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and functionality.
- Implemented a digital maintenance request system, improving response times and tracking of maintenance issues.
- Inspect and Test Fire Pumps.
- Inspect and Test Backflows to the buildings.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Performed assigned daily job tasks and duties based on supervisor's guidance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Operator/Fill-in Supervisor/Safety Person
Tredegar
Red Springs, NC
11.2010 - 08.2012
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures for improved competency.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and implementing timely solutions.
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
- Conducted regular quality checks to maintain product standards and reduce defects.
- Implemented safety measures, reducing workplace incidents and promoting a culture of safety.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork
- Knowledge of The Near Miss Assessment on The Job
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Maintenance Technician / Leadman in Prep Dept
Westpoint Stevens
Wagram, NC
09.1987 - 10.2005
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in production equipment, implementing timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Initiated inventory tracking procedures for maintenance supplies, ensuring availability of critical components and tools.
- 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.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Participated in First Response Team to address emergencies promptly.
Education
Plumbing Trades - Plumbing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC01-2006
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Plumbing
- Plumbing repair
- General Plumbing
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment Repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Hand and power tools
- Hand tools expertise
- Tool management
- Inventory control
- Safety awareness
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Safety compliance
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Documentation management
- Plumbing maintenance
- Plumbing systems
- Problem resolution
- Journey-level background
Certification
CPR
IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command Systems,ICS-100
IS-200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
IS-5.a: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
AFO
Backflow
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
08.2012 - Current
Operator/Fill-in Supervisor/Safety Person
Tredegar
11.2010 - 08.2012
Maintenance Technician / Leadman in Prep Dept
Westpoint Stevens
09.1987 - 10.2005
Plumbing Trades - Plumbing
Fayetteville Technical Community College