Dwain T. Givens, Jr.
Joliet
Summary
Hardworking maintenance technician brings expertise in installation, repair and maintenance of complex building systems. Well-versed in regulatory and organizational expectations governing performance over several years. Resourceful understanding of intricate inspections and process assessments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material handling maintenance specialist
CBRE / Amazon IGQ1
Markham
04.2025 - Current
- Employed predictive maintenance tools to foresee equipment failures and lower repair expenses.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and maintenance practices to enhance team expertise.
- Executed routine inspections to determine maintenance requirements and ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems to reduce downtime.
Area Maintenance Manager, Enacting Reliability Engineer, Lead Reliability Tech, Service Tech 3, Tech 3 Lead
Cushman & Wakefield Services / Amazon MDW2
Joliet
09.2020 - 04.2025
- Coordinated maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of all duties.
- Reviewed technical manuals to maintain compliance with product operation standards.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during all maintenance tasks.
- Provided technical guidance on repair and maintenance of facility systems.
Aircraft tow operator
Launch / UST
Des Plaines
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Coordinated aircraft movements between gates, hangars, and maintenance areas.
- Communicated with ground control and flight crews via radio for seamless operations.
- Executed detailed pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment readiness and safety compliance.
- Operated various towing equipment to facilitate efficient vehicle recovery operations.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize route planning for timely service delivery.
Maintenance Technician
Panduit
Orland Park
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Maintained pneumatic and hydraulic systems for optimal performance.
- Calibrated testing instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
Maintenance Technician Electrician / Steel Production
Arcelor Mittal Steel Mill
East Chicago
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Installed conduit, wiring, and electrical systems in residential buildings.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on electrical systems by checking connections for proper tension.
- Assembled and wired control panels for industrial machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
- Identified and resolved issues with electrical circuits using testing instruments like ohmmeters and voltmeters.
Education
Airborne Ultrasound Level 2 -
Nissan College
Smyrna, Tennessee01.2023
Automotive Technology -
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance Management
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.2010
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Technical documentation
- Electrical systems maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Electrical proficiency
- Operational efficiency
Certification
• Airborne Ultrasound Level 1, 2021
• Airborne Ultrasound Level 2, 2023
• Airframe Power plant federal licensed mechanic #00351602, 2018
• Tier 2 Electrical Training, 2014
Timeline
Material handling maintenance specialist
CBRE / Amazon IGQ1
04.2025 - Current
Area Maintenance Manager, Enacting Reliability Engineer, Lead Reliability Tech, Service Tech 3, Tech 3 Lead
Cushman & Wakefield Services / Amazon MDW2
09.2020 - 04.2025
Aircraft tow operator
Launch / UST
10.2018 - 09.2020
Maintenance Technician
Panduit
01.2014 - 10.2018
Maintenance Technician Electrician / Steel Production
Arcelor Mittal Steel Mill
10.2013 - 02.2014
Airborne Ultrasound Level 2 -
Nissan College
Automotive Technology -
Joliet Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance Management
Lewis University