George A. Sykes Jr.
Winston Salem
Summary
Reliable and detail-oriented handyman, with over 15 years of maintenance and repair experience. Skilled in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general facility upkeep. Known for problem-solving, adaptability, and delivering timely, high-quality work. Seeking to contribute expertise to Alcohol & Drug Services by ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained facilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Mitigation Technician
DMR Company, Crawford Home Improvements
Winston-Salem & Clemmons
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Performed emergency water damage mitigation/ emergency roof & structure repair
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools and supplies, documented damage and estimated repair costs with timeline and scope.
- Supported team projects requiring flexibility and adaptability from initial call until build back
Subcontractor
Mebane Construction
Mebane
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Prepared foundations, framed homes, roof installations, applied hardware and fixture, siding, window and door installation, deck installation, punch list items performed for final state and bank/relator inspections.
- Conducted facility inspections, identified issues, and completed work orders promptly.
- Responded to urgent maintenance requests and supported after-hours emergencies.
- Worked with outside vendors to schedule outside specialty projects that involved licensing
Education
Associates of Applied Science - IT & Networking
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC04-2027
GED -
Alamance Community College
Haw River, NC04-1993
Skills
- Plumbing
- Project management
- Technical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Hardwood floor drying
- Sanitization procedures
- Dehumidification strategies
- Project estimation accuracy
- Upholstery restoration
- Water extraction expertise
- Industry certification compliance
- Moisture detection proficiency
- Continuing education commitment
- Inventory documentation
- Pack-out coordination
- Adaptability to change
- Advanced problem solving
- Wall and ceiling repair
- Decision making aptitude
- Structural drying techniques
- Odor control methods
- Mold remediation
- Strong communication skills
- System monitoring
- Emergency response
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Carpentry repairs
- Roofing
- Furniture assembly
- Fixture installation
- Groundskeeping
- Landscaping
- Snow removal
- Preventive maintenance
- Inspections
- Strong communication
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Tool handling
Certification
- Osha Ten certified
- Valid Driver’s License Class A CDL, 01/01/30
- Cisco System CCST certified, lifetime certified
Timeline
Water Mitigation Technician
DMR Company, Crawford Home Improvements
01.2012 - 01.2015
Subcontractor
Mebane Construction
01.2001 - 01.2010
Associates of Applied Science - IT & Networking
Forsyth Technical Community College
GED -
Alamance Community College