Walter Gill
Washington,DC
Summary
SKilled Facilities Technician adept at performing repairs and maintenance tasks for multi-family, commercial and industrial facilities. Thorough knowledge of building systems, equipment and controls. Offering 20 years of industry experience, including success in leadership roles. Successful history of maintaining clean and organized facilities. Familiar with painting and other appearance updates. Good mechanical skills, physical stamina and time management understanding.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Maintenance Technician
Department Of Public Works
Washington, DC
06.2018 - Current
- Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Evaluated systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies.
- Drove compliance with regulations, building codes and health and safety standards.
- Sourced and obtained multiple quotes for parts and supplies per purchasing requirements.
- Completed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to diagnose problems with equipment and systems.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Repaired toilets,sinks,urinals ,light fixtures,windows,ceilingsand roof,equipment to keep production moving at optimal efficiency.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 100% customer satisfaction ratings.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
Manassas, VA
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
- Kept and studied detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Maintained contact with dispatching team and management for open communication about delays or other delivery issues.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Handyman
Gill Brothers
Washington, DC
02.2005 - 01.2020
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Troubleshot and repaired faulty heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
- Responded to maintenance requests in residential and commercial property with great speed and efficiency.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping and sanding.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Completed over 3500+ jobs for residential and commercial property owners.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Maintained inventory of supplies to complete various repairs on plumbing, lighting or other systems.
- Educated clients on how to maintain drainage, & sewer, systems as well as installation of appliances and, upholding high standards of customer service.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
Skilled Laborer
GCS Group General Contracting
Washington, DC
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Education
GED -
Coolidge High School
Washington, DCSkills
- Task Concentration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Equipment Dismantling
- Decision Making
- Problem Detection and Resolution
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Facilities Painting and Repair
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Efficiency and Time Management
- Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Safe Driving Practices
- Dispatch Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Load Safety
- DOT Regulations
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Amazon
11.2021 - 01.2022
Building Maintenance Technician
Department Of Public Works
06.2018 - Current
Skilled Laborer
GCS Group General Contracting
05.2017 - 09.2019
Handyman
Gill Brothers
02.2005 - 01.2020
GED -
Coolidge High School