William Guinn
Donnellson,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landlord
Self-employeed
Hillsboro, IL
08.2015 - Current
- Inspect properties regularly to identify deficiencies and schedule repairs.
- Maintain buildings in a safe condition and good working order for tenants.
- Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as painting, plumbing repairs, HVAC, and general upkeep.
- Ensured that all rented units met local housing codes prior to occupancy.
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Hillsboro, Illinois
10.2012 - Current
- I am currently the Toxic Coordinator at Graham where I maintain and log chemical use for the facility. I also supervise individuals in custody and distribute chemicals throughout the facility.
- Inspect locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
Fabrication Welder/Millwright Helper
Alton Machine Works
Alton , IL
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
Concrete Laborer
Wade Fuller Construction
Coffeen, IL
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
Laborer
Laborer Local #1084
Hillsboro, IL
03.2006 - 07.2009
- Worked at Coffeen Power Plant as a contracted Labor
- Cleaned boilers
- Changed filters
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Kept work areas clean and safe at all times.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Welders helper where i assisted with pump installation and valve alignment.
Plumbers Helper
Huber Sanitation & Plumbing
Coffeen, IL
04.2005 - 03.2006
- Assembled fittings including couplings, unions, valves correctly onto pipelines.
- Sweat copper fittings
- Use and maintain different water pumps for various jobs
- Installed water heaters, sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and related fixtures.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
Automotive Lube Technician
Roger Jennings Inc.
Hillsboro, IL
05.2004 - 04.2005
- Replaced air filters, fuel filters and wiper blades when needed.
- Checked vehicle fluids including engine oil, transmission fluid and coolant levels.
- Performed oil changes, tire rotations and other basic maintenance services on customer vehicles.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Powerplant Mechanics
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL05-2011
Skills
- Welding Techniques
- Troubleshooting specialist
- Preventive Maintenance
- Repair work
- General Labor/maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
I have received the Correctional officer of the day award twice.
Certification
- CPR certification
- Welding certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landlord
Self-employeed
08.2015 - Current
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
10.2012 - Current
Fabrication Welder/Millwright Helper
Alton Machine Works
01.2012 - 09.2012
Concrete Laborer
Wade Fuller Construction
05.2011 - 12.2011
Laborer
Laborer Local #1084
03.2006 - 07.2009
Plumbers Helper
Huber Sanitation & Plumbing
04.2005 - 03.2006
Automotive Lube Technician
Roger Jennings Inc.
05.2004 - 04.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Powerplant Mechanics
Lake Land College
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