Levi Villegas
San Luis Obispo
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with extensive experience at Mission Linen, excelling in engineering and project management. Proven expertise in equipment maintenance and emergency repairs, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for mentoring teams and implementing best practices, ensuring compliance and safety across projects. Committed to delivering high-quality results while fostering positive relationships.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Handy Person
Fix Ups & Solutions
05.2025 - Current
- Prioritized urgent repair requests, minimizing downtime for clients experiencing critical issues.
- Reduced repair costs for clients by employing efficient troubleshooting techniques.
- Adapted to varied work environments, efficiently switching between residential and commercial projects as needed.
- Educated clients on proper use and maintenance of installations, preventing future breakdowns and reducing overall repair costs.
- Streamlined work processes by maintaining an organized and well-stocked toolset.
- Safeguarded properties against weather-related damage by installing appropriate insulation measures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving maintenance issues.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
Lead Upholsterer
Romine Seating
03.2012 - 05.2025
- Operated sewing machines to create custom upholstery for various furniture styles.
- Provided support in repairing damaged upholstery, enhancing overall product quality.
- Maintained inventory of materials, ensuring timely availability for projects.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure all finished products met or exceeded client expectations.
- Maximized workspace efficiency by implementing organized storage solutions for fabric samples and supplies.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment, ensuring tools and materials were readily available for each task.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Designed innovative furniture concepts aligned with client specifications and market trends.
- Increased customer satisfaction by offering consultations and providing custom furniture solutions tailored to individual needs.
- Prepared sketches and freehand design for various types of furniture.
Contractor's Assistant
Creative Builders
02.1997 - 03.2023
- Ensured proper tool maintenance, increasing their lifespan and reducing costs associated with replacements or repairs.
- Minimized downtime between projects by preparing necessary resources in advance, such as ordering materials or arranging transportation logistics.
- Collaborated effectively with subcontractors, fostering positive relationships that led to efficient teamwork on complex projects.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
- Performed demolition work on existing structures.
- Assisted in construction of commercial and residential buildings.
- Dug trenches and backfill holes to prepare for construction site.
- Operated heavy machinery on construction sites.
Plumber's Assistant
Evan's Plumbing & Heating
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools and work areas to ensure safety.
- Learned to operate various plumbing tools, including wrenches, augers, and pipe cutters.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks while following safety protocols on job sites.
- Aided in cost estimation for projects, contributing to accurate pricing proposals for clients.
- Participated in emergency repair situations, providing prompt assistance to restore functionality quickly.
- Ensured timely arrival at job sites by maintaining punctuality and effective route planning strategies.
- Conducted quality checks after each job completion, ensuring top-notch service delivery to clients.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
Chief Engineer
Mission Linen
2007 - 11.2009
- Mentored engineering team, enhancing skills and promoting best practices across projects.
- Streamlined project workflows, improving efficiency and reducing time to market for new products.
- Developed and enforced engineering standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols.
- Spearheaded resource allocation strategies, optimizing budget utilization across multiple projects.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in infrastructure management.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Assisted in repairing and maintaining equipment to minimize downtime.
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests from staff to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
SMHS
Santa Maria, CASkills
- Carpentry expertise
- Plumbing maintenance
- Light fixture installation
- Appliance installation
- Drain unclogging
- Issue troubleshooting
- Emergency repairs
- Flexible and adaptable
- Valid Driver's license
- Equipment maintenance
- General Plumbing
- Grounds maintenance
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved excessive water usage on Ellis washing machines which were using 3/4 inch water lines to cool hydraulic motors. These line were open during plant hours and were directed through the motors cooling system and then straight into the sewer drain for about 8-10 hours per day. I implemented a low cost solution which took 3 days of labor and only 3-400 dollars in materials with this solution I was able to reclaim and re use this clean and tempered water. This kept water from flowing directly down the drain and this led to saving mission linen over 7200 gallons of water per day, over 43,000 gallons per week which totaled well over 2.2 MILLION GALLONS PER YEAR at just this one location.
- Worked with clients to create new and creative designs for furnishings in their space, whether it be their home, restaurant or vehicles. At times creativity would be channeled in order to create precise Replicas of existing furniture or upholstery already in their space.
Timeline
Handy Person
Fix Ups & Solutions
05.2025 - Current
Plumber's Assistant
Evan's Plumbing & Heating
02.2018 - 09.2020
Lead Upholsterer
Romine Seating
03.2012 - 05.2025
Contractor's Assistant
Creative Builders
02.1997 - 03.2023
Chief Engineer
Mission Linen
2007 - 11.2009
High School Diploma -
SMHS