Maintenance Worker Resume Sample

1156 Illustrious Walk,

Aurora, IL 60572

(630) 204-5645

jocelyn.doe@gmail.com

Maintenance worker with over 8 years of experience handling light repairs, cleaning, and inventory management. Seeking to leverage a spotless work record and obtain the open position at Westmore Academy. Possess an Associate’s Degree in Technology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE MARIN, Chicago, IL

Maintenance Worker, April 2012 – Present

Maintained a 100% safety record since first day of employment five years ago.
Trained two new maintenance workers to perform repairs to lighting, heating, air conditioning units; keep equipment in working order.
Clean areas and dispose of garbage in accordance with the facility schedule.
Accept and transport daily deliveries of supplies, furniture, and other materials, and assist with inventory control.
Provide back-up response in emergencies, being available nights and weekends.

TRACTION INC., Naperville, IL

Warehouse Custodian, September 2006 – March 2012

Performed general labor to support operation requirements including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and maintaining the yard and building.
Processed trash removal and corrugated scraps with a compactor.
Operated a propane floor scrubber and other equipment.
Removed snow from grounds during the winter months.

EDUCATION

MOREWOOD ACADEMY, Naperville, IL

Associate’s Degree in Technology, September 2006

Performed setup and breakdown at local charity events

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Expert with drain and pipe cleaning equipment, hammers, pipe and tube cutters, power saws, and pullers
Familiar with computer basics, Microsoft Office Suite and Windows 8
Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
Exceptional customer service

In the resume above, the candidate emphasizes her ability to keep her workplace in top condition. She was also responsible for electrical, HVAC, and heating maintenance duties. She also included her job role as a back-up responder in emergencies.

To improve this resume, the job applicant should have included the size of the area she maintained, the number of people she trained or managed (if at all), and the specific types of HVAC and heating unites she maintained in her “additional skills” section.

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How do your job prospects look?

From 2010 to 2020, the employment of general maintenance workers is expected to grow at least 11%. It is a fast growing occupation, from new buildings and other constructions.

Maintenance workers’ salary range from $16.50/hour to $27/hour (2013). Many maintenance workers are working in schools and governments sectors, which normally have higher pay than in other places. To ride this growing wave, ensure that you are not being passive at work.

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