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Yiheayis Zerihun

Seattle,WA

Summary

Organized plumbing with a successful history of managing competing priorities

and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to

complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with a strong

attendance record. Safety-minded Maintenance Worker tasked with

troubleshooting, general plumbing, and minor electrical work. Enthusiastic

professional promoting excellent attendance record and willing to assist team

members in completing assigned tasks. Hardworking plumber bringing 20+ years

of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to

maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex

equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool

operation and safety measures.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Human Goods
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
  • Reduced environmental impact with introduction of recycling initiatives for used materials and parts.
  • Increased machinery lifespan with detailed attention to routine and preventive maintenance tasks.

MAINTENANCE WORKER

FPI Management
08.2022 - 08.2023

Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.

Conducted repairs on equipment to return machines and tools to

functionality .

Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment

replacement, repair, or maintenance.

Worked with vendors to procure repair parts and materials, examining

quality and performance.

Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.

Optimized work readiness with an effective gathering of parts and supplies

in alignment with specifications.

Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions,

guidelines, and specifications.

Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues

that could cause machinery malfunctions.

Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.

Inspected, tested, and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to

facilitate proper functioning.

Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide a safe

work environment.

Positively engaged with customers and maintained a professional

appearance as a company representative.

Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged

toilets, and other equipment.

Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of

cleanliness and upkeep.

Positively engaged with customers and maintained a professional

appearance as a company representative.

Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly

maintain the grounds.

Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.

Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing

methods.

Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal

supervision.

Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to

maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in the equipment.

Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke

and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.

Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.

Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items

in proper receptacles.

Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.

Utilized a variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose

equipment malfunctions.

Repaired and replaced pumps, valves, and motors.

Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of

equipment.

Reported issues to the property manager so effective resolutions could be

put into place.

Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak

performance.


PLUMBING MAINTENANCE WORKER

Embassy Of United States Of America
09.2020 - 12.2021

Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal

supervision.

Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of

cleanliness and upkeep.

Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce the

spread of germs.

Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions,

guidelines, and specifications.

Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged

toilets, and other equipment.

Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.

Utilized a variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose

equipment malfunctions.

Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in the equipment.

Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment

replacement, repair, or maintenance.

Conducted repairs on equipment to return machines and tools to

functionality.

Repaired and replaced pumps, valves, and motors.

Positively engaged with customers and maintained a professional

appearance as a company representative.

Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing

methods.

Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation

crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.

Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items

in proper receptacles.

Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.

Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.

Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide a safe

work environment.

Inspected, tested, and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to

facilitate proper functioning.

Worked with vendors to procure repair parts and materials, examining

quality and performance.

Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of

equipment.

Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to

maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak

performance.

Safely and effectively handled a wide range of cleaning products and

solutions.

Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.

Installed and maintained plumbing systems.

Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.

Reported issues to the property manager so effective resolutions could be

put into place.

Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.

Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues

that could cause machinery malfunctions.

Trained new maintenance personnel to safely and properly use equipment

and tools and apply best practices.

Optimized work readiness with an effective gathering of parts and supplies

in alignment with specifications.


Plumber

Embassy of United States of America
09.2000 - 08.2020

rs to provide recommendations on repairs,

determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.

Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes

needed to replace faulty pipes.

Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications

for each system.

Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.

Offered guidance and training to junior team members.

Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.

Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new

construction and remodeling projects.

Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and

participating in courses and seminars.

Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to determine the required

locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

Selected type and size of piping required for each project.

Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and

fixtures.

Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural

gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers.

Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping

systems.

Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.

Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and

cooperation with other teams.

Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine the correct

plumbing solutions.

Tested and operated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and

cooling systems.

Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.

Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.


Education

High School Diploma -

Kokebe Tsibah Comphensive Secondary School
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07-2000

Plumbing Technology -

Opportunities Industrialization Center
Addis Ababa
02-2000

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Problem solving ability
  • Building Maintenance
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Verbal and Written
  • Communication
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Dismantle Machines
  • Equipment and System Inspection
  • Control Precision
  • Plumbing
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Hazard Reporting
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Cost Documentation
  • Safety Procedures
  • Team Collaboration
  • Daily Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Smoke Detector Testing
  • Piping Systems Maintenance
  • Basic Plumbing Repairs
  • Alignment and Balancing
  • Recordkeeping
  • Order Parts
  • Supply Ordering
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Multitasking and Organization

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with a team of 4 in addressing and correcting the failed
  • compound water delivery system.
  • Got an award for dedication and professionalism.
  • Earned an Eagle Award For sustained customer service during the
  • COVID-19 crisis

Languages

Amharic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Human Goods
08.2023 - 08.2024

MAINTENANCE WORKER

FPI Management
08.2022 - 08.2023

PLUMBING MAINTENANCE WORKER

Embassy Of United States Of America
09.2020 - 12.2021

Plumber

Embassy of United States of America
09.2000 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Kokebe Tsibah Comphensive Secondary School

Plumbing Technology -

Opportunities Industrialization Center
Yiheayis Zerihun