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Adam Gillespie

White Heath

Summary

I am a quick learner, hard working, team player who is always willing to help in whatever way I possibly can.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Steam Distribution Operator Assistant

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
10.2023 - Current

Operate/isolate Steam piping in the tunnels and/or buildings by steam valves.

Isolate any part of the steam, chilled water, domestic water, or equipment in an emergency to mitigate any further damage.

Operate/isolate chilled water piping valves.

Inspect/operate steam traps, vacuum and condensate pumps, sanitary/storm pumps.

Inspect/operate/troubleshoot ventilation fans and other mechanical equipment.

Monitor/patrol of the natural gas system.

Respond/investigate/troubleshoot after hour calls from Post-I and from service.

Office during normal work hours, and dispatch proper trades if needed.

Collect condensate samples from the tunnels all over campus and return to Abbott for testing.

Prepare/submit work orders for failed/defective equipment, fittings, or materials throughout campus buildings and infrastructure.

Respond and locate campus utilities such as storm, sanitary, steam, chilled water and more per J.U.L.I.E

Navigate the Arc-reader and understand how to read it to do J.U.L.I.E locates correctly / accurately

Check the lift stations and make sure the alarms and pumps are working as they should.

Train the new hires (ASDO'S) who don't have a year of experience yet.

MECHANICS ASSISTANT

University of Illinois
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assisted in repair and adjustment of equipment using hand and power tools
  • Performed minor repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services
  • Such as replace tires, batters, filters, fluids, wiper blades, and clean vehicles/the shop
  • Drove and maintained lots of different equipment such as: BackHoe loader, end loader, JLG, skid-steer, kabota, drum Roller, Motor Grader, snow plow vehicles, Garbage trucks, Roll Offs, and lots of other airbrake CDL vehicles
  • Talk to customers and hand out rental cars, Fill out work orders and read old work orders that are filed

MECHANIC

Gillespie Auto Repair
01.2017 - 10.2023
  • Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles
  • Engage with customers to determine automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems
  • Assesse vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues
  • I do anything from an oil change to complete engine and transmission swaps
  • Lastly, I do all the maintenance to the building and equipment/tools
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.

BSW

University of Illinois
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Gathered and emptied trash cans and disposed of bags
  • Sanitized and deep cleaned bathroom floors and surfaces
  • Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor
  • Maintained, sanitized and vacuumed dining area and washed kitchen floors prior to closing
  • Monitored cleaning supply levels and requested reordering when inventory ran low

WAREHOUSE PICKER

UNFI
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets for shipping department
  • Reported damaged products or safety hazards to immediate supervisor
  • Picked products by matching numbers and product descriptions using voice audio headset
  • Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials

CONSTRUCTION WORKER

Finis Construction
06.2017 - 05.2020
  • Read site plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities
  • The work we did was: Roofing, flooring, siding, windows, electrical, plumbing, tiling, install kitchen counters, cabinets, and appliances
  • Drove: BobCats, backhoes, forklifts, JLG, and I worked with lots of different construction hand tools

Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - GENERAL STUDIES

Parkland College
Champaign, IL
01.2020

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Bement High School
Bement, IL
01.2017

Skills

  • Personable
  • Communication
  • Reliability
  • Trustworthiness
  • Hardworking
  • Problem-solving
  • Hands-on skills
  • Advanced troubleshooting

Timeline

Steam Distribution Operator Assistant

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
10.2023 - Current

MECHANICS ASSISTANT

University of Illinois
09.2022 - 10.2023

BSW

University of Illinois
07.2022 - 09.2022

WAREHOUSE PICKER

UNFI
05.2020 - 08.2020

CONSTRUCTION WORKER

Finis Construction
06.2017 - 05.2020

MECHANIC

Gillespie Auto Repair
01.2017 - 10.2023

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Bement High School

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - GENERAL STUDIES

Parkland College
Adam Gillespie