MARTIN GAGNON
maintenance technician
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dedicated technician committed to excellence with a proven track record of achieving results. Expertise in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance across diverse systems and equipment. Recognized for adaptability in dynamic environments and fostering collaboration within teams to enhance operational reliability. Strong problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills contribute to consistently exceeding expectations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Full Moon Rentals ltd, Coquitlam BC
Coquitlam, BC
09.2022 - 05.2026
- Maintenance of rentals such as trailers, luxurious portables and trucks, property and other equipment. Innovate and improve by establishing causes of failure, repair onsite, and offsite. Maintain inventory, order, and sourcing products.
Maintenance Technician
NW 628, Richmond BC
Richmond, BC
01.2015 - 07.2022
- Maintenance of a gated, 98 townhouses complex community with several water features and gardens, over 400 trees include: swimming and whirlpools, ponds and streams with over 20 pumps running 24/7 and sprinkler system. Changing light bulbs, pest control, fence repair and rebuilding, welding, design solutions. Oversees operations when an outside contractor is used. Managing projects and budgets.
Technician
OK Tire, Vancouver BC
Vancouver, BC
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Tire swaps, brakes, oil change, and routine maintenance. Wheel alignment of basic vehicle. Tire installation. Mounting and balancing. Other basic maintenance and repairs.
Landscape Supervisor
Spectrum Landscaping, Whiterock BC
Whiterock, BC
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Supervise a small crew of 3 to 6 employees. Servicing 3 locations. Driving and maintaining trucks and trailers to transport equipment and crews to the sites.
Helper Wood Finishing
Woodrose Woodworks, Vancouver BC
Vancouver, BC
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Labor at first, then installation at Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Doors, panels, and molding installations. Column restoration and arch installation.
Bike Mechanic
Simon's Bike Shop, Vancouver BC
Vancouver, BC
12.2005 - 05.2010
- Manage store. Sales and repair bicycles.
Head Mechanic
Bike Doctor Inc., Vancouver BC
Vancouver, BC
05.2008 - 11.2008
- Head mechanic. Sales and repairs.
Head Mechanic
Cables & Cogs, Vancouver BC
Vancouver, BC
09.2003 - 07.2006
- Manage store. Sales and repair.
Bike Mechanic
Spokes Bicycle Rental & Espresso Bar, Vancouver BC
Vancouver, BC
02.1996 - 06.2001
- Build and maintain 400 rental bicycles. Manager. Cashier.
Bike Mechanic
Balfa Enr., Quebec City QC
Quebec City, QC
01.1993 - 12.1995
- Assembly.
Bike Mechanic
Mont-Velo Inc., Sillery, QC
Sillery, QC
01.1992 - 12.1995
- Sale, build and repair bicycles.
Welder
Presto Metal Inc., Ste-Foy QC
Ste-Foy, QC
01.1990 - 12.1991
- Welder (ornamental) fabrication of stairs and handrails.
Labour
J-P Morasse Survey Landmarks, St-Nicolas QC
St-Nicolas, QC
03.1988 - 11.1988
- Plastic, zinc, copper, and aluminum molding.
Education
Course of Quotation & Reading Plans
Ecole Technique de Levis
Pure Sciences
College de Limoilou QC
QC06-1995
Diploma Grade 12 - Science
QC
QC06-1994
Skills
- Problem Solver (mechanically)
- Familiar with many trades
- Friendly
- Enjoy dealing with people
- Highly Organized
- Honest
- Reliable
innovative thinking
well-versed individual
Accomplishments
I rode my Bicycle from Edmonton to Vancouver, Solo, using a child trailer with camping gear and equipment, in July 1995.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
Pool maintenance level 1
fork lift operation
Chainsaw operation
Plans and devices reading
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Full Moon Rentals ltd, Coquitlam BC
09.2022 - 05.2026
Maintenance Technician
NW 628, Richmond BC
01.2015 - 07.2022
Technician
OK Tire, Vancouver BC
06.2014 - 12.2014
Landscape Supervisor
Spectrum Landscaping, Whiterock BC
09.2012 - 12.2013
Helper Wood Finishing
Woodrose Woodworks, Vancouver BC
10.2011 - 05.2012
Head Mechanic
Bike Doctor Inc., Vancouver BC
05.2008 - 11.2008
Bike Mechanic
Simon's Bike Shop, Vancouver BC
12.2005 - 05.2010
Head Mechanic
Cables & Cogs, Vancouver BC
09.2003 - 07.2006
Bike Mechanic
Spokes Bicycle Rental & Espresso Bar, Vancouver BC
02.1996 - 06.2001
Bike Mechanic
Balfa Enr., Quebec City QC
01.1993 - 12.1995
Bike Mechanic
Mont-Velo Inc., Sillery, QC
01.1992 - 12.1995
Welder
Presto Metal Inc., Ste-Foy QC
01.1990 - 12.1991
Labour
J-P Morasse Survey Landmarks, St-Nicolas QC
03.1988 - 11.1988
Pure Sciences
College de Limoilou QC
Diploma Grade 12 - Science
QC
Course of Quotation & Reading Plans
Ecole Technique de Levis