Joshua White
Gary
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Northwest Health Porter, excelling in mechanical repairs and plumbing. Proven problem-solver with a service-oriented mindset, adept at optimizing maintenance processes and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in troubleshooting and system installations, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
Reliable professional with 30+ years of experience handling mechanical needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician 3
Northwest Health Porter
10.2008 - 02.2026
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
Plumber
Keough Mechanical
1994 - 2006
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with [Tool] and [Tool].
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lowell High School
Lowell06-1991
Skills
- Commercial and residential construction experience
- Plumbing and plumbing repairs
- Journeyman-level experience
- Service and safety-oriented mindset
- Mechanical aptitude
- System installations
- Organized nature
- Building maintenance
- Fire alarm systems
- Lighting systems
- Air handlers
- Reporting and documentation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving strength
- Blueprint and schematics
- Building automation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hand and power tools
Certification
- Licensed Journeyman Plumber
Timeline
Maintenance Technician 3
Northwest Health Porter
10.2008 - 02.2026
Plumber
Keough Mechanical
1994 - 2006
High School Diploma -
Lowell High School