Andrew Sawyers
Calgary,AB
Summary
I have 5 years experience as a Service Repair Tech for Makita Tools, 6 years as a Fire Alarm and Extinguisher Tech, and 3 years as a Medical Tech repairing wheel chairs, walkers, and scooters.
I am organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shuttle Bus Driver
Auburn Bay/Aspen Heights Retirement Residence
06.2023 - Current
- Safely transport passengers to Medical appointments and scheduled field trips.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
- Assisted passengers to foster safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport.
- Maintain a clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
Wheel Chair Technician
Home Medical Solutions
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Delivery of wheel chairs, walkers, and Scooters
- Wheel Chair repair and service onsite
- Hoyer Lift Demos
- Walker Clinic service and repair at Care-West Center's
- Knowledge of trouble shooting and servicing Stair Lifts and Vertical lifts
- safe and courteous operation of company vehicles
Delivery and Shop Technician
Calgary CO-OP Home Medical
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Repair, and delivery of walkers, wheel chairs, and Scooters
- Invacare & Carol bed Installs and pickups
- Hoyer Lift Demos
- Walker Clinic service and repair at Care-West Center's
- Knowledge of trouble shooting and servicing Stair Lifts
- Knowledge of trouble shooting and servicing Vertical Lifts
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
ALS Society Of Alberta
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Receiving and shipping of Wheel chairs, Hospital beds, & Walkers.
- Light Mechanical repairs and set up of Hospital beds and Wheel Chairs.
- General cleaning and maintenance.
- Deliver and pickup of equipment used by patients.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records.
Racking Assembler
Asmount Steel Construction (TDT Crews)
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, 4 man crews.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Safe operation of Sky Lift.
Data Cable Technician
Trotter & Morton
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Operated equipment, vehicles, and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
- Performed troubleshooting of systems with techniques such as speed and ping tests.
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for commercial customers. (Airport and University)
Fire Alarm Technician
SimplexGrinnell Fire Protection
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
- Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
- Performed annual inspections on fire and security alarm systems.
- Note: Worked with to Code Red/SimplexGrinnell Fire Protection. (January 1999 to September 2002)
- Knowledge of intercom systems and Trouble shooting
Fire Alarm & Extinguisher Technician
Riverstar Fire Protection
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
- Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
- Performed annual inspections on fire and security alarm systems.
- Recharge and Hydro test Extinguishers
- Inspect and service Emergency lighting
Service Repair Technician
Makita Canada Inc
09.2006 - 03.2011
- Recorded transaction information on forms or logs and notified designated personnel of discrepancies.
- Inspected systems, troubleshot faults and replaced malfunctioning parts with new or repaired components.
- Maintained optimal supply levels and organized materials to maximize productivity.
- Stayed in good physical condition in order to handle demanding daily challenges in diverse environments.
Education
Fire Extinguisher Certified
S.A.I.T Polytechnic
Calgary, AB06.2001
No Degree - Fire Alarm Systems
S.A.I.T Polytechnic
Calgary, AB06.1999
High School Diploma -
Viscount Bennett Centre
Calgary, AB06.1993
General Studies
Lord Beaverbrook High School
Calgary, AB1986
Skills
- Technical Review
- Repairing Components
- Diagnosing Problems
- Tooling Service and Repair
Certification
Class 4 Drivers Licence
Additional Information
I have Forklift, Fabrication, Mechanical, and Electrical experience.
Timeline
Shuttle Bus Driver
Auburn Bay/Aspen Heights Retirement Residence
06.2023 - Current
Wheel Chair Technician
Home Medical Solutions
09.2021 - 09.2022
Delivery and Shop Technician
Calgary CO-OP Home Medical
09.2019 - 09.2021
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
ALS Society Of Alberta
08.2018 - 11.2018
Racking Assembler
Asmount Steel Construction (TDT Crews)
04.2016 - 11.2016
Data Cable Technician
Trotter & Morton
01.2015 - 08.2015
Fire Alarm Technician
SimplexGrinnell Fire Protection
04.2014 - 12.2014
Fire Alarm & Extinguisher Technician
Riverstar Fire Protection
03.2012 - 11.2012
Service Repair Technician
Makita Canada Inc
09.2006 - 03.2011
Fire Extinguisher Certified
S.A.I.T Polytechnic
No Degree - Fire Alarm Systems
S.A.I.T Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Viscount Bennett Centre
General Studies
Lord Beaverbrook High School
Class 4 Drivers Licence
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