Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Tavares Fowler

Charlotte,NC

Summary

A highly skilled maintenance technician seeking a position to utilize my knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing repairs and my expertise in general maintenance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Motor Vehicle Operator

W.G Bill Hefner VAMC
07.2024 - Current

• Carrying out all assignments in this position with minimum supervision.

• Ensuring safe handling of dirty linen within the hospital environment by strictly adhering to established guidelines and safety protocols.

• Adhering to current procedures for safely pushing and pulling linen carts in hospital setting to maintain a secure environment for staff and patients.

• Replenishing clean linen to satisfy current customers.

• Responded promptly and professionally to calls and emails from nurse managers, coordinating and fulfilling requests for clean linen to ensure timely and efficient service.

• Interacts with customers, veterans, family members, visitors and co-workers

  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.

Housekeeping Aid

W.G Bill Hefner VAMC
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Maintaining a clean safe facility for veterans and their families
  • Using different chemicals and tools to clean facilities
  • Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and machine scrubbing of floors
  • Cleaning and stocking restrooms
  • Carrying out all assignments in this position with minimum supervision
  • Maintain patients rights, confidentiality and individuality
  • Appropriate boundaries with staff and patients

Building Porter

WinterWyman
07.2020 - 10.2023
  • Buff, sweep, mop and/or vacuum common areas in the building, clean elevators and windows and remove trash
  • Perform minor handy work which may include changing out light bulbs and other duties that may be assigned

Maintenance Worker

New York City Housing Authority
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Repaired leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment to keep bathrooms fully functional
  • Regularly checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replaced light bulbs and repaired light fixtures to ensure proper functionality
  • Replaced and repaired wall sockets, ran electrical lines, and completed basic carpentry for installations

Night Custodian

Cobb County School District
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Completed hourly rounds performing cleaning duties in restrooms and public areas such as: buffing, carpet and duct cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash collecting, toilet cleaning and wall washing
  • Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with the safety requirements and standard operating procedures

Maintenance Worker

New York City Housing Authority
05.2013 - 09.2015
  • Repaired leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment to keep bathrooms fully functional
  • Regularly checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replaced light bulbs and repaired light fixtures to ensure proper functionality
  • Replaced and repaired wall sockets, ran electrical lines, and completed basic carpentry for installations
  • Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with others and dealings with others reflecting a cooperative attitude

Supervisor of Groundskeepers

New York City Housing Authority
10.2012 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for recruiting and hiring potential workers and monitoring all employee’s performance and safety precautions
  • Managed and scheduled training for all employees to ensure they were up to date on the development of their groundskeeping duties and optimize productivity
  • Assisted with mowing, trimming, removal of debris and/or snow from sidewalks using the necessary equipment (i.e.: lawn mower, hand-powered trimmers, shovels, rock salt, and/or snowblower.
  • Interacts with customers, visitors and co-workers in a courteous, tactful and helpful manner.
  • Maintain computer security at all times.

Employee is responsible for securing locking their

current workstation when they step away from a

computer to which they are signed into.

Maintenance Worker

New York City Housing Authority
03.2010 - 10.2012
  • Repaired leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment to keep bathrooms fully functional
  • Regularly checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replaced light bulbs and repaired light fixtures to ensure proper functionality
  • Replaced and repaired wall sockets, ran electrical lines, and completed basic carpentry for installations

Driver

New York City Housing Authority
11.2007 - 03.2010
  • Removed furniture and debris left behind in apartments by previous tenants, Loaded them on to trucks and safely disposed of them at dumping accordance with proper waste management
  • Safely picking up and delivering new appliances to various developments within the agency while following all traffic regulations and maintain road safety standards while driving the truck

Caretaker J

New York City Housing Authority
03.2005 - 11.2007
  • Maintained and assisted with grounds maintenance with basic landscaping support, including mowing, trimming and debris removal
  • Removed trash and replaced liners and disposed of them using the proper receptacles for garbage and recycling collections
  • Wiped down various surfaces, including elevators and handrails, using approved cleaning chemicals all while ensuring a safe environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and adhering to the OSHA standards of safe working practices

Education

GED -

Pacific High School
Brooklyn, NY
1998

Skills

  • Carpentry
  • Hardware
  • Window Repair
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Power Tools
  • Painting
  • Buffing
  • Mowing

Timeline

Motor Vehicle Operator

W.G Bill Hefner VAMC
07.2024 - Current

Housekeeping Aid

W.G Bill Hefner VAMC
11.2023 - 07.2024

Building Porter

WinterWyman
07.2020 - 10.2023

Maintenance Worker

New York City Housing Authority
03.2020 - 07.2020

Night Custodian

Cobb County School District
04.2017 - 09.2019

Maintenance Worker

New York City Housing Authority
05.2013 - 09.2015

Supervisor of Groundskeepers

New York City Housing Authority
10.2012 - 05.2013

Maintenance Worker

New York City Housing Authority
03.2010 - 10.2012

Driver

New York City Housing Authority
11.2007 - 03.2010

Caretaker J

New York City Housing Authority
03.2005 - 11.2007

GED -

Pacific High School
Tavares Fowler