ERIC TURNER
Bakersfield,California
Summary
Self-motivated and detail-oriented facility mechanic with over 14 years of experience. I am seeking to continue assisting service to facilities, co-workers, vendors, and customers. Help provide and maintain facilities which gives people a safe place to work and learn together.
Professional technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
United Pipe and Steel Fabrication
Bakersfield
01.2023 - Current
- Forklift operator, maintains equipment, and oversees tool repair and warehouse consumables.
- Submits acquisition forms to keep stock at functional levels. Receiving stainless steel piping, other tools from verified vendors. Measuring required to receive all products, receiving and verify all shipped consumables.
- Maintenance on shop compressors, machines, chop saw, grinders, impact wrenches, saws, mechanic hand tools.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing performance.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to prolong equipment lifespan and reliability.
- Managed inventory of tools and parts, ensuring availability for timely repairs and maintenance activities.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Lumber Associate
The Home Depot
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Forklift operator, observe safety and best practices to provide a safe shopping experience for customers and co-workers.
- Maintain excellent customer service.
- Provided knowledge and background experience when helping customers in the lumber department.
- Safety captain, forklift trainer.
Facility Maintenance Technician
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Reseda
01.2006 - 01.2020
- Performed scheduled and emergency preventative maintenance on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, plumbing, electrical and sound systems.
- Perform thermostat installations, programming, and air balancing.
- Perform moderate repairs to those systems and equipment such as motors, pumps, and small engines.
- Repairs to cabinets, mill work, sheet rock, flooring, locks and hardware.
- Services, repairs, for plumbing and sprinkler systems, electrical systems, WAP system installations, data and phone line repair on emergency and non-emergency lines, internal and external lighting components and systems, shop compressors, machines, tools, and forklifts.
- Attend Training sessions to upgrade technical skills.
- Locksmithing including Schlage Primus lineup multiple building rekey.
- Time management – work performed on work order assignment system with a set calendar date allotment.
- Work performed in order of importance from safety standpoint first.
- Shop for good quality with best prices on purchases to ensure facility longevity and protect funding. Responsible to maintain good time management.
- Strong vendor management skills ensuring job completion timeliness, scope, and quality of work are maintained within best safe practices and company specs.
- Experienced in project management and event planning to include co-workers from different departments to work together on bigger jobs.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed repairs on plumbing fixtures, including faucets, toilets, and water heaters.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues in facilities.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules that enhanced equipment longevity and reliability.
- Trained junior staff on safety protocols and operational procedures for maintenance tasks.
- Streamlined work order processes to improve response times for facility repairs and requests.
- Led projects for facility upgrades, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Maintained electrical, HVAC and [Type] systems to enable consistent functionality and operation as designed.
- Performed routine and urgent production equipment repairs to maintain consistent equipment availability.
- Assisted with setting up new equipment, ensuring proper installation and functionality from day one.
- Adhered to OSHA policies and procedures to minimize hazards and promote safe work environment.
- Strengthened communication between departments regarding facilities-related concerns through regular updates on ongoing projects.
- Performed essential troubleshooting tasks on malfunctioning equipment, effectively diagnosing problems and implementing appropriate fixes.
- Maintained detailed records of all work performed, ensuring accurate tracking of tasks and costs associated with each project.
- Interpreted work orders to complete equipment service and maintenance work and documented tasks to maintain consistent service history.
- Conducted thorough assessments of mechanical systems, identifying areas in need of repair or replacement to maintain optimal performance.
- Facilitated smooth facilities transitions during expansions or relocations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations during these changes.
- Operated welding equipment and cutting torches to join or separate metal parts for equipment and facilities installations.
- Completed preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair work on manufacturing machinery to improve equipment functionality.
- Monitored maintenance supplies and spare parts inventories and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for routine operations.
- Completed necessary repairs efficiently, minimizing disruption to daily operations within the facility.
- Developed positive relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating contracts for services that provided cost-effective solutions for the organization.
- Installed new [Type] and [Type] equipment and worked with colleagues to calibrate, test and certify machinery for systems integration.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education
Moorpark Community College
Moorpark, CaliforniaCertified TIG Welder - 3G Stainless
Simi Valley Adult Education
Simi ValleySkills
- Power tool operation
- Plumbing repairs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Drywall repair
- Roofing repairs
- Window repair
- Pest control
- Lighting systems
- Welding
- Flooring repair
- Mechanical repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Pressure washing
- Facilities painting and repair
- Lighting fixture maintenance
- Supply ordering
- Building insulation
- MIG welding
- Subcontractor management
- Electrical component replacement
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Troubleshooting skills
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance recordkeeping
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
United Pipe and Steel Fabrication
01.2023 - Current
Lumber Associate
The Home Depot
01.2020 - 01.2021
Facility Maintenance Technician
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
01.2006 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - General Education
Moorpark Community College
Certified TIG Welder - 3G Stainless
Simi Valley Adult Education