Overview
Work History
Education
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Gary McDonald

Oakland

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Core Community Outreach

Urban Alchemy
San Francisco
12.2023 - 05.2025
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Maintenance Technician

San Quentin State Prison
San Rafael
10.2015 - 11.2023
  • Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
  • Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
  • Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
  • Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.

Landscape Worker

You Grow We Cut
Lancaster
07.2010 - 08.2014
  • Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding project timelines and expectations.
  • Created hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls, and walkways using bricks, concrete blocks, and pavers.
  • Maintained irrigation systems by adjusting valves, repairing broken sprinkler heads, and replacing worn parts.
  • Weeded flowerbeds and spread fertilizer throughout gardens as needed.
  • Laid sod pieces over prepared areas of soil in order to establish new lawns.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Mount Tamalpais College
San Rafael, CA

Skills

  • Technical support
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Machine troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Project management
  • Effective communication
  • Record keeping
  • Problem solving
  • Diverse teamwork
  • Innovation contribution
  • Maintenance & repair
  • Organization
  • Excellent communication
  • Organization and time management

Timeline

Core Community Outreach

Urban Alchemy
12.2023 - 05.2025

Maintenance Technician

San Quentin State Prison
10.2015 - 11.2023

Landscape Worker

You Grow We Cut
07.2010 - 08.2014

Associate of Arts -

Mount Tamalpais College
Gary McDonald