Skilled maintenance professional with experience supporting HVAC, electrical, plumbing, dock equipment, and building systems. Strong background in preventive maintenance, equipment repair, and vendor coordination. Focused on keeping facilities safe, clean, and fully operational through effective team collaboration and quick response to breakdowns.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Technician
FedEx freight
Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania
06.2017 - Current
Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems across terminal areas.
Inspected FedEx Freight dock equipment, lighting, and building systems for maintenance needs.
Repaired conveyors, dock doors, and freight handling equipment using standard maintenance tools.
Responded to work orders for facility repairs and urgent equipment breakdowns.
Replaced worn parts on forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling equipment.
Tested safety devices, alarms, and emergency systems for FedEx Freight facilities.
Documented repair tasks, parts usage, and maintenance logs for terminal records.
Coordinated with operations staff to support safe, clean, and functional freight areas.
Performed regular maintenance, inspection and repair of facility equipment, such as air conditioning systems, boilers, plumbing fixtures and electrical wiring.
Conducted routine checks on building systems including HVAC, lighting, security alarms, fire protection systems and elevators.
Coordinated with outside contractors for major repairs or renovations to the facility.
Performed minor carpentry duties such as installing shelves or repairing doors.
Provided technical assistance to other departments in resolving operational issues with facility infrastructure components.
Developed relationships with vendors who provide services to the organization.
Inspected buildings and grounds to identify potential safety hazards or structural problems.
Responded promptly to emergency calls from staff regarding facility issues.
Prepared reports on work completed and any problems encountered during maintenance activities.
Maintained records of all repairs and preventive maintenance activities in a computerized database system.
Assisted in the installation of new equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Recorded facilities work in official logs and meticulously tracked and followed recommended maintenance schedules to keep company operating smoothly and meeting customer needs.
Procured necessary parts and supplies from vendors to ensure timely repairs.
Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
CDL Truck Driver
FedEx freight
Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania
04.2014 - Current
Operated FedEx Freight tractor-trailers for local pickups and deliveries.
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Inspected equipment before trips and reported safety concerns.
Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Followed DOT rules, hours of service, and safety procedures.
Secured freight using straps, load bars, and tie-downs.
Loaded and unloaded freight at terminals and customer docks.
Verified bills of lading and delivery paperwork.
Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
Communicated with dispatch on route changes and freight status.
Reported mechanical problems encountered for dispatch.
Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
Provided professional customer service during FedEx Freight stop visits, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Ensured positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and effectively resolving issues.
Built strong relationships with customers through active listening and responsive communication.
Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Dock Worker
fedexfreight
Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania
05.2011 - Current
Loaded and unloaded freight trailers at FedEx Freight dock
Operated pallet jacks and forklifts for cargo movement
Staged inbound freight for route and terminal sorting
Secured pallets with straps, shrink wrap, and blocking
Inspected freight for damage and reporting discrepancies
Report any damages or discrepancies found during inspection of goods to the supervisor immediately.
Communicated shipment details with drivers and dock team
Followed dock safety procedures and equipment checks
Metal Fabricator
Tinsley design and fabrication
Moscow , pa
04.2002 - 01.2013
Fabricated custom metal components for Tinsley design and fabrication projects.
Read blueprints and shop drawings for precise layout and assembly.
Measured and marked steel parts for cutting and fitting.
Operated saws, grinders, and welding equipment in the fabrication shop.
Assembled frames, brackets, and structural pieces to design specs.
Inspected welds and finished surfaces for quality and accuracy.
Maintained clean work areas and organized fabrication tools.
Executed safety procedures during custom metal fabrication.
Follow safety protocols when operating fabricating machines.
Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
Operate cutting torch or welding machine to cut or join metal parts according to layout specifications.
Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specified dimensions, tolerances, and materials necessary for fabrication.
Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts.
Perform preventive maintenance on fabricating machines such as lubrication and cleaning activities.
Measured and marked cutting and bending lines according to instructions.
Set up and operated rollers, flame cutters, and drill presses.
Install hardware on fabricated items such as hinges, handles or brackets using hand tools.
Provided on-the-job training and coaching for new team members.
Repaired sheet metal deficiencies in ducts, drainpipes and control boxes to improve components' structural integrity.
operations specialist
United stated navy
Norfolk, Virginia
09.1981 - 09.2001
Maintained readiness records and logs for naval missions, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
Monitored supply requests and inventory entries in Navy logistics systems.
Supported daily Navy command operations and scheduling coordination.
Liaised with departments to address and resolve scheduling conflicts and mission support challenges.
Reviewed operations processes for accuracy and timeliness, enhancing adherence to internal guidelines.
Provided training and guidance to staff on operational procedures, policies, and regulations.
Drafted briefings, correspondence, and status updates for command leadership.