William A. Schmidt
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Multi-tasking Fleet Maintenance Manager/Lead Mechanic well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated 40 plus years of repair and maintenance expertise, including automotive and diesel repair, facility repair and maintenance, welding, plumbing, electrical, fabrication, & remodeling.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Maintenance Manager/Lead Mechanic
Henderson Turf Farm
02.2010 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety policies and protocols among the maintenance team.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Managed all aspects of fleet maintenance operations, ensuring optimal productivity and costeffectiveness.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Evaluated new tools, equipment, software applications for potential integration into existing processes to optimize efficiency across all facets of fleet management operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
Fleet Manager/Lead Mechanic
United Landscaping
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Enhanced equipment performance by implementing preventive maintenance and repairs on diverse machinery.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Completed diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as servicing and installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Education
Business Management -
Northwestern Business Collage And Technical Center
Lima, OH05.1979
Automotive And Diesel Technology -
Northwestern Business Collage And Technical Center
Lima, OH05.1979
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fleet Safety Protocols
- Decision-Making
- Strong analytical skills
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Technical Proficiency
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Fleet Management Expertise
- Computer Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Problem Resolution
Timeline
Fleet Maintenance Manager/Lead Mechanic
Henderson Turf Farm
02.2010 - Current
Fleet Manager/Lead Mechanic
United Landscaping
06.2008 - 07.2009
Business Management -
Northwestern Business Collage And Technical Center
Automotive And Diesel Technology -
Northwestern Business Collage And Technical Center
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