I have proven ability to analyze and solve problems in a timely way, to work independently, to manage project details, and to work effectively with customers, other trades, and residents.
Primary maintenance provider for 80 cottages in the Independent Living section. General upkeep and repairs to interior and exterior of cottages and apartments, as assigned. Perform seasonal preventive maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Basic HVAC troubleshooting and repairs.
Identify and assess the severity of maintenance issues and the best way to resolve them. Coordinate and supervise work by outside contractors, assisting as needed.
When on-call, the first point of contact for the entire community: 106 apartments and 162 cottages. Respond to all reported problems and alarms and determine the appropriate action and timing to resolve.
Provide local transportation to residents when the community bus is not available.
Fabricated and installed residential and commercial duct systems.
Primary customer was A.I.DuPont Hospital For Children. Repair of existing HVAC and exhaust systems in the mechanical levels. Installation of fan units, VAV units, and fire dampers. Installation of new ductwork to renovated areas from provided prints. Often worked on a design/build basis to achieve customer's goals.
Specify and select equipment as needed and coordinate with vendors. Coordinate with the facilities staff and assist as needed. Provide emergency service as needed.
Learned and became proficient in the design, fabrication, and installation of residential, commercial and industrial ductwork. Our major customers were DuPont (various sites), Alanx, Lanxide, GE Power, M Cubed, and also Watco, who we assisted in building several local churches and church schools.
Installed and serviced post-mix soda machines, fountains, and bar systems under contract to Coca Cola USA. Provided 24/7 service in Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Provided miscellaneous service to a local owner of rental units. Work involved painting, basic carpentry, basic electrical, installation of water heaters and plumbing fixtures.
Delaware Dry Goods was one of the primary East Coast wholesalers of sewing notions and fashion fabrics. Began in the Retail Display Setup position, traveling the East Coast to unpack fixtures and merchandise and create the notions department display in new fabric stores. Rose to become the notions buyer, responsible for maintaining assigned stock levels in multiple product lines.
Plumbing knowledge
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