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Raymond Howard

Chicago

Summary

Methodical Maintenance team member with over 16 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 powered tool operation and ensuring safety measures are priority. Focused maintenance professional eager to contribute value by leveraging over 16 years of leadership and industry experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Root Management
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.

Maintenance

Horizon
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Maintained facility operations daily
  • Performed repairs in and around facility including but not limited to installing toilets and drywall, faucets, cabinetry, door locks and also sanding, buffing and finishing flooring
  • Ensured that equipment was inspected and and safe for use each shift.

Maintenance

Poah
07.2018 - 09.2021
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Managed maintenance team, employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
  • Tracked maintenance activity and confirm compliance with industry requirements.
  • Administered maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion.
  • Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
  • Performed quality assurance steps for repairs to approve equipment for use.

Maintenance Manager

Mercy Housing
01.2010 - 12.2016
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management delegating task to ensure timely task completion.
  • Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
  • Maintained daily facility operations.

Janitorial Worker

J.W.C. Enterprises Incorporated
02.2008 - 05.2014
  • Maintained daily facility operations
  • Worked with residents to understand their specific work order needs and provided them with exceptional service.
  • Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.


Maintenance Technician

Evergreen Realty
05.2007 - 06.2010
  • Performed minor wall repair to maintain walls, also installing drywall and wallpaper.
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Operated sledge hammers, shovels,picks,rakes,weed trimmers, snow and leaf blowers to maintain the exterior of the facility.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crane High School
Chicago, IL
1982

Skills

  • Facilities maintenance, staff management, plumbing, light fixture maintenance, drywall repair and maintenance, safety procedures, daily cleaning and sanitation, carpentry

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Root Management
10.2023 - 11.2023

Maintenance

Horizon
11.2022 - 09.2023

Maintenance

Poah
07.2018 - 09.2021

Maintenance Manager

Mercy Housing
01.2010 - 12.2016

Janitorial Worker

J.W.C. Enterprises Incorporated
02.2008 - 05.2014

Maintenance Technician

Evergreen Realty
05.2007 - 06.2010

High School Diploma -

Crane High School
Raymond Howard