Wallinson Arcanjo
Appliance Technician
Fort Erie,ON
Summary
Professional appliance technician with solid background in maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of various household appliances. Strong focus on team collaboration ensures effective problem-solving and reliable outcomes. Skilled in diagnostics, electrical systems, and customer service, adaptable to changing needs and committed to achieving high-quality results.
Experienced with diagnosing and repairing household appliances efficiently. Utilizes technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly. Track record of providing excellent customer service and maintaining organized workspaces.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Appliance Technician
Lincoln Appliance Service Centre
St. Catharines, ON
05.2021 - Current
- Service and repair various household electrical and gas appliances, such as Fridges, Dryers, Stoves, Washers, Dishwashers, Microwaves
- Examining customers’ appliances and identifying the cause of appliance breakdowns
- Provided detailed repair cost estimates to customers for damaged or malfunctioning appliances
- Performing maintenance work on customers’ appliances
- Swiftly respond to customer calls regarding issues or malfunctions
- Providing rough estimates to customers regarding the cost to repair damaged or malfunctioning appliances
- Evaluated and troubleshot appliance issues to determine effective repair solutions
- Resolution of customer needs and providing excellent service
- Completed accurate billing and invoicing paperwork to ensure timely customer transactions
- Performed various tasks to support team operations
- Keeping company tools, truck inventory and equipment in good condition;
Maintenance Helper
Cannacure Corporation
Fort Erie, Canada
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Executed general repairs for electrical systems (replaced bulbs and ballasts in light fixtures, receptacles, switches), appliances, plumbing (repaired leaking sinks and toilets), drywall, paint touch-ups, and carpentry to maintain operational standards.
- Performed demolition and clean-up tasks on construction sites to prepare for new projects.
- Conducted indoor and outdoor building maintenance and cleaning to ensure safe and functional environments.
- Transported furniture and equipment using hand trucks and other tools while adhering to safety guidelines for lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy objects.
- Construction activities as demolition, clean up etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Maintenance Technician
Precision Property Management
Welland, Canada
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed general repairs and building maintenance to rental properties during occupancy and resident transitions.
- Executed minor repairs on electrical systems, appliances, plumbing, drywall, paint touch-ups, and carpentry, contributing to overall property upkeep;
- General maintenance of the properties to ensure all amenities are in good working order and operating to the satisfaction of the residents;
- Responding to emergency calls;
- Conducted routine maintenance of properties to ensure all amenities functioned properly and met resident satisfaction.
- Handled emergency calls promptly to address urgent maintenance issues.
- Executed additional tasks as required to support team operations.
Maintenance Technician
Ramada Hotel
Niagara Falls, Canada
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Completed routine maintenance work following best practices while considering environmental impacts.
- Performed minor and routine electrical, HVAC, plumbing, heating, fire alarm system, painting, and other maintenance tasks using hand tools.
- Maintained cleanliness of hotel, pool, and outdoor areas to enhance guest experience.
- Notified management of necessary major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
- Respond to guest requests for service according to company policy.
- Keep records of rooms completed.
- Executed additional maintenance tasks as assigned by management to support team operations..
Maintenance and Installation Coordinator
WORKMATE Service and BRISAMAX Air Conditioning
Brazil
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Installation, preventive and corrective maintenance of power generators no-breaks, HVAC (VRF System, chillers, fan & coils, splits, self's, pumps) etc.
- Managed installation and maintenance contracts for air conditioners (splits, self’s, VRF systems) with public agencies and private companies, ensuring compliance and quality service delivery.
- Assessed costs and prepared installation and maintenance service proposals, aligning solutions with client needs and project specifications.
- Developed and contracted suppliers and service providers for installation and maintenance, including glaziers, locksmiths, electricians, and plasterers, to maintain service quality and operational efficiency.
- Development, implementation of procedures and training to sales, financial and technical areas
Maintenance Coordinator
Emerson Network Power
Brazil
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Technical Coordinator of maintenance contracts of electrical building, painting, HVAC (chillers, fan & coils, splits, self’s, pumps), power generators, DC power systems (rectifiers, batteries), no-breaks etc.
- Conducted meetings with clients to discuss project needs and expectations., assisting and contributing to the smooth running of contracts.
- Enhanced financial performance of contracts, boosting profitability through cost reduction and management.
- Improved financial results of contracts by increasing profitability and controlling operating costs.
- Improved operational results of contracts by focusing on quality indicators.
- Prepared management reports that included financial statements and operating results, along with proposals and budgets.
Technician
INTELIG Telecom
Brazil
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on infrastructure equipment: electrical building, HVAC (chillers, fan & coils, splits, self’s, pumps), power generators, DC power systems (rectifiers, batteries), no-breaks.
- Supervised service providers in maintenance of infrastructure equipment, ensuring adherence to standards and timelines.
- Conducted acceptance testing for telecommunications infrastructure equipment to ensure functionality of telecommunications infrastructure equipment.
Maintenance Supervisor
MComcast (Comcast Group)
Brazil
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Responsible for maintaining infrastructure equipment for 89 sites and one MSC – Mobile Switching Center: electrical building, painting, HVAC (chillers, fan & coils, splits, self’s, pumps), power generator, DC power systems (rectifiers, batteries), no-breaks, fire alarm systems (alarm panel, sensors, pumps) etc.
- Trained and mentored staff on equipment usage and maintenance best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing equipment downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
Infrastructure Technician
EMBRATEL – Telecom Company of Brazil
Brazil
01.1987 - 01.1996
- Preventive and corrective maintenance of infrastructure equipment’s: Power generator, DC power system (rectifiers, batteries), no-breaks, fire alarm systems (alarm panel, sensors, pumps), HVAC (chillers, fan & coils, splits, self’s, pumps) etc.
- Conducted troubleshooting and resolved technical issues to ensure service reliability.
Electric Motor Repairman
DHALANDER ELECTRIC and BBB ELECTRIC
Brazil
01.1983 - 01.1986
- Electric motor starter panel mounting and testing
- Installation and preventive and corrective maintenance of electric motors (repair, coil replacement, bearing lubrication and replacement, testing)
Apprenticeship
COSIM (Steelworks Company of Mogi das Cruzes)
Brazil
01.1982 - 01.1983
- Small installations and repairs of: light fixtures, receptacles, switches, lamps, ballasts etc.
- Electric motor starter panel mounting and testing
- Installation and preventive and corrective maintenance of electric motors (repair, coil replacement, bearing lubrication and replacement, testing)
Education
Refrigeration, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Technologist -
FATEC - Technology College of Sao Paulo
01-2018
Electronic Technician - undefined
Policursos Trade High School
01-1986
Skills
- Knowledge and experience in maintenance services such HVAC - appliances, electrical, power generator, fire alarm systems, plumbing, painting, carpentry, wallpapering, , swimming pool, etc
- Excellent interpersonal communication, engagement, punctual, teamwork and commitment
- Technical understanding and leadership
- Advanced computer skills
- Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations
- Gas 2 technician certified
- Ozone Depletion Prevention certified
- Bilingual in written and spoken English and Portuguese
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Gas appliance repair
- Software diagnostics
- Refrigeration systems
- Appliance repair
- Technical diagnosis
- Schematic reading
- Electronics
- Preventative maintenance
- Diagnosing problems
- Computer skills
- Maintaining inventory
- Managing schedules
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- G2 – Gas license TSSA certified
- ODP - Ozone Depletion Prevention certified
- Basics of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration SENAI/Brazil (30h)
- Installation and Maintenance of VRV SYSTEMS DAIKIN/Brazil
- Installation and Maintenance of Split Air Conditioners LG/Brazil, HITACHI/Brazil, SAMSUNG/Brazil, CARRIER/Brazil
- Fundamentals of Supervision and Management, Education To Go/Canada
- WHIMS - eSafetyFirst/Canada
- Mobile Elevating Work Platform Certificate – Worksite Safety Compliance Centre
- Installation and Maintenance Electrician SENAI/Brazil
- Basics of Lightning – PHILIPS/Brazi
- EMC and Over Voltage Protection – PHOENIX CONTACT/Brazil
- Basics of Batteries to Telecommunications USP/Brazil
- Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Fire Alarms EMBRATEL
- Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Fire Alarms ASCAEL
- Operation and maintenance of DC POWER SYSTEM -48VCC/4800A SATURNIA/Brazil
- Operation and maintenance of DC POWER SYSTEM -48VCC/4800A ASCOM/Brazi
Timeline
Appliance Technician
Lincoln Appliance Service Centre
05.2021 - Current
Maintenance Helper
Cannacure Corporation
02.2021 - 05.2021
Maintenance Technician
Precision Property Management
04.2020 - 01.2021
Maintenance Technician
Ramada Hotel
09.2019 - 09.2020
Maintenance and Installation Coordinator
WORKMATE Service and BRISAMAX Air Conditioning
01.2009 - 01.2019
Maintenance Coordinator
Emerson Network Power
01.2005 - 01.2006
Technician
INTELIG Telecom
01.2000 - 01.2004
Maintenance Supervisor
MComcast (Comcast Group)
01.1996 - 01.2000
Infrastructure Technician
EMBRATEL – Telecom Company of Brazil
01.1987 - 01.1996
Electric Motor Repairman
DHALANDER ELECTRIC and BBB ELECTRIC
01.1983 - 01.1986
Apprenticeship
COSIM (Steelworks Company of Mogi das Cruzes)
01.1982 - 01.1983
Electronic Technician - undefined
Policursos Trade High School
Refrigeration, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Technologist -
FATEC - Technology College of Sao Paulo