Michael T. Brown
***** *** * ****** ***** Drive
Newport News, VA 23603
Email: *****@*****.***
Cell Phone: 757-***-****
Professional Highlights
Possess over 13 years of working knowledge in all aspects of building systems and operations including HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, elevators/escalators. Expert in asset management, chemical processing, and the interpretation of quality designs. Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent project and time management skills. Possess great verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to details. Work Experience
Morgan Properties, Newport News, Virginia
Senior Maintenance Technician Aug 16 to Present
Supervise property and building maintenance. Maintain and repair all units (HVAC systems, plumbing, drywall, fixtures, painting, appliance install/repairs, and carpet removal/install, pool maintenance). Supervise and address any tenants’ concerns and complaints, and documenting all related issues. Supervise and train new employees. Implement preventative maintenance measures. Perform and complete property inspection with/for upper management. Ability to respond quickly and safely in the event of any property related emergencies.
Canon Corporation, Hampton, Virginia
Machine Maintenance Technician Dec 15 to Aug 16
Perform preventive maintenance prerequisites on mechanical equipment like motors, conveyors, production machines, pneumatic tools and engines thereby ensuring smooth operation of such machinery and mechanical gadgets. Maintains manufacturer’s instructions, engineering specifications, sketches, operation manuals, and diagrams, to diagnose and troubleshoot abnormalities. Identify sources of complications by observing mechanical devices while in operation and tune in for issues by utilizing accuracy and inspection instruments.
Chemical Processing Technician Oct 14 – Dec 15
Monitor production processes in manufacturing facilities such as chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing plants. Assistant engineers in researching, developing, and producing chemical products and processes. Perform tests on products to make sure that they meet standards and specifications. Monitor chemical processes. Prepare chemical solutions to experiment with clean and monitor equipment. Observe and conduct chemical and physical experiments, tests, and analyses. Analyze samples of air and water to monitor pollution levels. Set up and maintain equipment and instruments. Adjust processing equipment to improve production efficiency and output. Collect samples from production batches and test for impurities and defects.
Trillium Staffing, Newport News, Virginia
Equipment Operator Apr 14 – Oct 14
Prepare a designated site for building or drilling. Operate, all-terrain forklifts, water trucks, sweeper, and bull dozers. Responsible for soil leveling or ground manipulation and for the transportation of equipment and materials. Assist in the construction or repair of bridges, roads and railroads for government infrastructure projects. Assistant in the building of residual and commercial communities. Knights Inn, Laurel, Maryland
Maintenance Technician Feb 13 – Apr 14
Manage repairs and maintenance, of buildings and property. Maintaining and repair buildings fixtures, plumbing, remove/install automatic control systems. Troubleshoot and repaired faulty electrical switches, air conditioning systems, unclogging drains. Perform standard maintenance procedures, preventative 2
maintenance, and safety techniques. Read blueprints, order Parts and other needed materials and tools. Maintain and manage work orders and maintenance records. Make plaster, drywall, and roof repairs, install windows, doors, floors. Prepare cost estimates.
AJ Steel, Newport News, Virginia
Skilled Labor (Iron Works) Mar 12-Dec 12
Qualified to operate Boom Trucks, Forklifts, Personnel Man-lifts and Scissor lifts. Assistant in welding or Heli-arc welding on aluminum, steel, cast iron, and stainless. Solders neatly and proficiently with gas torch. Cuts metal to dimensions, contour or bevel. Brazes cast iron casting, brass to steel, copper to steel, cast iron to steel or any of the aforementioned to stainless. Operated hand and power tools, masonry saw, screwdrivers, wood saw, drills, wrenches, hammers. Low boys as well as specialized equipment and electronic testing devices, manual and electrical equipment for digging and repairs. Riggins, Newport News, Virginia
Pipe fitters Assistant Feb 11 – Mar 12
Demonstrate knowledge of steam, water, and air systems. Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods. Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors. Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe theaters and benders. Unblock lines, repairs leaking lines, valves, flanges, and other fittings. Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair disc, thermostatic, float-thermostatic, inverted bucket and impulse. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints. Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications. Inventoried cement blocks cuts, bore holes in structures, bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation, using power tools, and various masonry equipment. La Quanta Inn Suites, Hampton, Virginia
Chief Engineer May 09–Jan 11
Supervised property and building maintenance. Maintain and repair buildings rooms, drywall, fixtures, painting, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Remove/install automatic control systems. Supervised and addressed customer concerns and complaints, and forwarded any unresolved matters to upper management. Supervised and trained new employees. Red Roof Inn, Timonium, Maryland
Maintenance Technician Nov 05 – Mar 09
Maintaining and repair buildings fixtures, plumbing, remove/install automatic control systems. Troubleshoot and repaired faulty electrical switches, air conditioning systems, unclogging drains perform standard maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance, and safety techniques. Installed and repaired telephone and cable lines
Education and Training
• Certified in First Aid/CPR -2014
• OSHA Safety- 2014
• Baskerville Continuing Education, 1991 - 1999
Masonry Apprenticeship/Data Entry
• Virginia Commonwealth College: 1987 - 1988
Hospitality/Tourism - Hotel Management
• Thomas Nelson Community College: 1986 – 1987
Liberal Arts
References available upon request