Shawn Barry
Maintenance Technician
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Experienced and dependable Maintenance Technician with over 20 years of hands-on expertise in troubleshooting, equipment repair, preventative maintenance, and building operations. Skilled in plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical components, and general facilities upkeep. Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance practices across commercial, retail, and residential environments. Dedicated to providing high-quality service, improving equipment functionality, and maintaining safety standards. Holds certifications in First Aid, Fall Protection, and WHMIS, and is known for a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Maintenance Technician
CBRE Limited
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance for various retail stores across edmonton.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems. Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- guaranteed proper PPE, routine company vehicle inspections, daily hazard checks.
Maintenance Technician
Killam Apartment REIT
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Advise contractors of expected work.
- Maintained 5 separate buildings with daily site and equipment checks.
- Site checks included Occasional snow removal, garbage removal, and reporting of any damage.
- Equipment checks for the common maintenance room; checking boilers, water heaters, and gauges. Also checked replacements such as, fire extinguishers, light bulbs and batteries.
- Assessed vacant suites for finalization, repairs, and cleaning before and after contractors finish.
- Responsible for inventory and manifest of supplies and tools.
Maintenance Technician
ICM Property Services
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Advise contractors of expected work.
- Maintained 1 building with daily site and equipment checks.
- Site checks included Occasional snow removal, garbage removal, and reporting of any damage.
- Equipment checks for the common maintenance room; checking boilers, water heaters, and gauges. Also checked replacements such as, fire extinguishers, light bulbs and batteries.
- Assessed vacant suites for finalization, repairs, and cleaning before and after contractors finish.
- Responsible for inventory and manifest of supplies and tools.
Maintenance Technician II
Bentall Kennedy
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Given high security clearance for the data center in the Alberta Infrastructure Building.
- Moved furniture for preparations of called-in maintenance technicians.
- Site checks included routine snow removal, garbage removal, and reporting of any damage.
- Equipment checks for replacements such as, fire extinguishers, light bulbs, and HVAC filters .
Maintenance Technician & Groundskeeper
Barnes Properties
04.2013 - 05.2018
- Maintenance and groundskeeping of 1 apartment and 2 houses.
- Painting, plumbing, electrical and carpentry done when needed.
- Landscaping work, tree removal, and snow removal.
- Miscellaneous tasks done by the request of the owner.
Property Maintenance Manager
Midwest Properties
12.2011 - 11.2013
- Advise contractors of expected work.
- Maintained 2 separate buildings with daily site and equipment checks.
- Completely managed both buildings with more high status responsibilities.
- Site checks included Occasional snow removal, garbage removal, and reporting of any damage.
- Equipment checks for the common maintenance room; checking boilers, water heaters, and gauges. Also checked replacements such as, fire extinguishers, light bulbs and batteries.
- Assessed vacant suites for finalization, repairs, and cleaning before and after contractors finish.
- Responsible for inventory and manifest of supplies and tools.
Education
W.P. Wagner High School
Edmonton, AB 05.2001 -
Day Program - Carpentry
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB 05.2001 -
Skills
Safety compliance
Certification
Emergency First Aid (CSA Basic) - Level A CPR & AED
Awards
Bravo award from CBRE in August 2024
Objective
I will build good relationships with my coworkers; assisting in the benefit of cooperation, and teamwork. I strive to impress my superiors by showing exceptional performance and competence. I shall also work for the opportunity to get a company vehicle, or gas coverage; if possible. I’m dependable, a team worker, and work great under pressure.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
CBRE Limited
01.2024 - 10.2024
Fall Protection
09-2023
WHMIS Parts 1 & 2
02-2023
Emergency First Aid (CSA Basic) - Level A CPR & AED
01-2023
Maintenance Technician
Killam Apartment REIT
10.2022 - 11.2023
Maintenance Technician
ICM Property Services
08.2020 - 07.2022
Maintenance Technician II
Bentall Kennedy
05.2018 - 06.2019
Maintenance Technician & Groundskeeper
Barnes Properties
04.2013 - 05.2018
Property Maintenance Manager
Midwest Properties
12.2011 - 11.2013
W.P. Wagner High School
05.2001 -
Day Program - Carpentry
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
05.2001 -
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