Austin Merrill
Surprise
Summary
Hardworking Plant manager/Maintenance Director bringing 4+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab
09.2023 - Current
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Apprentice Electrician
S&t Electrical
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
Maintenance Director
Surprise Health & Rehabilitation Center
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Responded to and completed resident work orders and insured maximum resident satisfaction
- Kept equipment such as ac units and generators maintained and operating optimally
- Preformed general maintenance projects as assigned, including installations and repairs involving plumbing and electrical equipment, carpentry work, painting, equipment repair, snow removal and outside landscaping maintenance
- Preformed Fire Drills and Disaster Drills to ensure staff knows the safety plans and procedures
- Ensured the building was up to code and ensured it was clean and presentable
- Logged production activities and incidents in daily reports for senior leaders
- Applied working knowledge to complete repair and replacement of fixtures, flooring, cabinetry, walls, and windows
- Monitored and inspected facility to identify and troubleshoot problems
- Repaired building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical to correct faults and restore functioning
- Responded to emergencies caused by fire, power outage, gas leaks, and water leaks and performed emergency repairs
- Provided routine maintenance to HVAC, plumbing, and other equipment, following manufacturer specifications for optimal performance.
Housekeeper
Surprise Health & Rehabilitation Center
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Promoted positive guest relations through prompt, courteous, and efficient service while maintaining an upscale atmosphere meeting specifications and establishing standards
- Practiced proper lifting techniques
- Responded appropriately to customer's special cleaning requests
- Performed rotation cleaning, including carpet shampooing, deep cleaning, and window washing
- Cleaned rugs, carpets, upholstery, and draperies
- Maintained safety standards by wearing gloves and protective clothing
- Selected the best tools and methods for all cleaning jobs, including deep cleaning, dusting, wood floor polishing, steam cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, carpet cleaning, window treatment, furniture cleaning, and upholstery cleaning
- Dusted and polished all surfaces, including tables, dressers, televisions, and headboards
- Cleaned and maintained cleaning equipment in good operable condition
- Checked vacant rooms regularly to verify cleanliness and freshness by clearing away trash and other disposable material, consistently maintaining the highest levels of housekeeping standards.
Courtesy Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Handled customer problems with knowledgeable, speedy and friendly service
- Maintained neat and well-organized front check-out and reception areas
- Notified manager immediately of any spills, enabling quick clean-up and remediation
- Helped customer's complete purchases, including processing payments and bagging items
- Pleasantly helped customers by finding requested items, boosting store revenues and improving retention rates
- Assisted customers by carrying packages and bags and securing purchases in vehicles.
Cleaning Crew
Eric Marshall
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Utilizes digital timekeeping system to document hours worked per day
- Wiped down various surfaces, including counter tops and ceramic tiles, using approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses
- Collected and disposed of garbage and debris from ashtrays and trash cans and placed trash receptacles outside for pickup
- Safely operated equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers and carpet machines
- Completed hourly custodial rounds, including floor sweeping and vacuuming, glass entryway cleaning and trash collection
- Emptied all trash cans and replaced liners, disposing of all refuse in proper receptacles for garbage and recycling collections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Primavera Online High School
04.2020
Skills
- Hand tool operations
- Materials handling
- Basic math skills
- Consistent work history
- Troubleshooting
- High school diploma
- Power tools
- Good verbal/written communication skills
- Computer literate
- Strong work ethic
- Lifting up to 100 lbs
- Painting
- Plumbing repair
- HVAC system maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hand and power tool use
- Emergency response
- Grounds upkeep
- Drywalling
- Plumbing
- Documentation
- Tool management
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab
09.2023 - Current
Apprentice Electrician
S&t Electrical
08.2022 - 03.2023
Maintenance Director
Surprise Health & Rehabilitation Center
07.2020 - 08.2022
Housekeeper
Surprise Health & Rehabilitation Center
05.2020 - 07.2020
Courtesy Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc
08.2018 - 10.2018
Cleaning Crew
Eric Marshall
01.2018 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Primavera Online High School
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