Austin Walls
Maryland Heights,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable Head Mechanic offering expertise in customer and vendor relations, equipment operation and scheduling developed over 10+ years of experience. Skillful following technical documentation, writing work orders and inspecting work quality.
Head Mechanic with proven skills in diagnosing and correcting malfunctions in HVAC and Plumbing and electrical systems. Excellent record of completing repairs, installations and refurbishments quickly and within estimated costs. Good recordkeeping, training and project management skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Mechanic
Barnes Jewish Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on equipment.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Completed diversified electrical, plumbing and HVAC repairs for the equipment around the facility.
Engineer
Midas Hospitality
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
Engineer
St. Louis Airport Marriott
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Responsibilities include running guest calls, Working on kitchen appliances, basic plumbing, Light Electrical, HVAC equipment, knowledge with boilers and chillers.
FedEx
11.2011 - 01.2015
- Responsibilities included unloading and loading trailers up in a timely manner. Also had to sort products to correct lines to be scanned and processed to the correct trucks. Had to account for any package that came in or out of the warehouse.
Emerald Crossings
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Responsibilities included completing work order in a timely manner, repairs for any electrical, plumbing, dry wall, carpentry, or HVAC issues. Duties also included preparing apartment units to be rented by a new tenant once an old tenant moved out.
Baxter Crossings
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Responsibilities included completing work order in a timely manner, repairs for any electrical, plumbing, dry wall, carpentry, or HVAC issues. Duties also included preparing apartment units to be rented by a new tenant once an old tenant moved out.
Denny’s
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Responsibilities included cleaning up guest areas, sweeping and mopping floors to make sure all of the guest areas were presentable for guest satisfaction.
Hardees
03.2010 - 04.2011
- Responsibilities included customer service, cashiering, cleaning and stocking the lobby area, and replenishing supplies as needed in the immediate work area.
Education
High School -
Pattonville High School
Maryland Heights, MO01.2011
Associates Degree - HVAC Certificate
Midwest Institute
Earth City, MO12.2012
Skills
Troubleshooting Electrical Equipment
HVAC troubleshooting skills
Wiring Motors, receptacles, light fixtures
Basic Plumbing knowledge PTraps, Cabling Drains
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- EPA Universal
- Certified Pool Operator
Certification
- Certified in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal and obtained Certified Pool Operating (CPO) License
- Specializes in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, and troubleshooting
- Experience in roofing, flooring, and dry wall
- Very knowledgeable with boilers and chillers
Timeline
Senior Mechanic
Barnes Jewish Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Engineer
Midas Hospitality
03.2018 - 03.2021
Engineer
St. Louis Airport Marriott
12.2014 - 01.2018
Emerald Crossings
10.2014 - 12.2014
Baxter Crossings
06.2014 - 10.2014
FedEx
11.2011 - 01.2015
Denny’s
04.2011 - 11.2011
Hardees
03.2010 - 04.2011
High School -
Pattonville High School
Associates Degree - HVAC Certificate
Midwest Institute