George W Rachun
Mastic
Summary
Highly motivated and energetic Maintenance Worker offering 30+ years of troubleshooting and repair expertise. Mechanically inclined and reliable with skills in problem solving, general plumbing, electrical work, boilers and carpentry. Dependable, team-oriented and easy to work with.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Altice
Bethpage
03.2022 - Current
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Inspected, repaired and maintained lighting and electrical systems, air conditioning equipment and plumbing system components.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Monitored work safety by coordinating equipment fueling processes and site maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Tested machine malfunctions and performed repairs.
- Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.
- Ran regular tests on machines and fixed early problems.
- Inventoried machine parts and equipment.
Yacht Captain
Barton & Gray Mariners Club
Portsmouth
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Adhered to safety protocols, assessing weather variables to promote passenger and vessel safety.
- Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Operated communications systems and equipment to transmit and receive messages related to waterway navigation and traffic management.
- Used measuring tools to verify safety of planned navigational routes.
- Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Arranged for ship to be fueled, restocked with consumable supplies and repaired.
- Checked navigation tools and telecommunications equipment prior to embarking on journeys to verify operational status.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Inspected boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers and secure equipment.
Boat Captain
Sea Tow
Center Moriches
09.2020 - Current
- Studied maps and changing weather conditions to design effective and safe routes for vessels.
- Set courses by using area plotting sheets, compasses and sextants.
- Trained crew members on navigation, boat handling and medical emergencies.
- Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen.
- Communicated with passing vessels using visible and audible signals.
- Adhered to all safety protocols, including assessing weather variables to promote passenger and vessel safety.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Signaled passing vessels by using flags, radios, whistles and flashing lights.
Construction Flagger
IBEW Local 1049
Holtsville
06.2021 - Current
- Used appropriate signage to correctly direct multi-directional traffic.
- Helped set up sites before work and clean up locations after end of operations.
- Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
- Identified and reported utilities in way of trenching machinery.
- Intervened quickly in emergency situations to stop traffic and clear pathways for emergency vehicle movements.
Maintenance Mechanic
Roosevelt School District
Roosevelt
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Inspected, repaired and maintained lighting and electrical systems, air conditioning equipment and plumbing system components.
- Maintain steam boiler room, repair leaks, service and clean boiler, replace traps in vents when leaking
- Repair and maintain RTU’s, change filters and grease motors and cages
- Monitor and adjust RTU’s and chillers using existing cardinal system
- Maintain and setup PM for all generators in district, keep records of run times, load/non load readings, and temperature and voltage readings
- Replace and/or install new light switches, light fixtures, receptacle outlets in wall, ceilings with or without kats using a snake
- Plumbing installations, touch-less flushometers and faucets
- Maintain and monitor heat in classrooms. Replace circular pumps when needed
- Replace and/or repair bath fixtures including self flush urinal and toilets
- Troubleshoot wiring wiring and controls for heated sidewalk systems
- Weld and fabricate ground equipment
- Ground and field maintenance
Maintenance Mechanic/Assistant Building Manager
Capital One Bank
Mattituck
01.2005 - 10.2010
- Monitored work safety by coordinating equipment fueling processes and site maintenance.
- Dismantled equipment to access, remove and replace defective parts to maintain operability.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Oversaw onsite safety compliance to safety regulations and OSHA standards.
- Calibrated devices to optimize performance and maintain longevity of equipment.
- Inspected and repaired vehicles and emergency equipment to maintain effective mechanical usage.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical machinery issues.
Electrical/Plumbing /Heating
F&M Mechanical
Calverton
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Maintain boiler room, repair leaks, service and clean boilers
- Maintain and change ballasts and light fixtures
- Remove old boilers and install new ones
- Operate mani-lift safe and efficiently
- Run new or replace old 2/1, 3/1, or 4/1 Romex 120 volt or 240 volt a/c and 12 volt d/c, cable, phones and computer cables using proper connectors.
- Replace and/or install new light switches, light fixtures or receptacle outlets in walls or ceilings with or without Kats, using a snake
- Wire house/building to fuse panel, replace single through quad pole breakers
- Use voltage, millimeters and test light to check the current and continuity
Grounds/Maintenance Mechanic
Center Moriches Union Free School District
Center Moriches
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Responsible for grounds upkeep and construction and maintenance of all sport complex fields using proper machinery
- Turf management, field preparation, pruning of trees, shrubs and application of chemicals for weed control, pesticide chemicals and fertilizer application
- Grounds keeper of all outside school equipment district wide. Preventative maintenance of all school vehicles and equipment throughout the year
- Service of Toro 580d, 325d, 322d, Toro X Mark, John Deer 540 tractor, New Holland and other grounds keeping equipment
- Aerate, thatch, slit seed baseball fields
- Pint and construct dugouts, line and stripe fields
- Maintain boiler rooms, repair leaks, change filters
- Maintain and monitor heat in classrooms, replacing pumps when needed
- Maintain and change ballasts and light fixtures when needed
- Construct new walls, sparkle and paint
- Replace and/or repair bath fixtures including self flush urinal and toilets when needed
Education
High School Diploma -
Scio Central School District
Scio, NY06.1986
Skills
- Galvanized and copper plumbing
- PVC plumbing installation
- Boiler installation and maintenance
- Welding including Mig, tig, and brazing
- Cast iron mains sewer and vent lines from house to septic tank
- Ponds and waterfall installation
- Rough and finish carpentry from framing to interior moldings
- Ceramic and vinyl tile installation and grouting
- Installing bathrooms fixtures, roof fans and attic vents
- Basic masonry skills; brick, Belgian block and cinder block installation Side walk and patio installation and repair
- Welding and Fabricating
- Electrical wiring and testing residential and commercial
- Demolition
- Friendly and hardworking
- Operates heavy machinery; Excavator, loader back hoe, Dozer, bob cat
Certification
- US Coastguard Captains License
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Certified Operator MEWP Scissor/Boom Lift Type 3 Group A&B 2022
- OSHA 30 Certification
Affiliations
- Coached youth baseball for 20 years in various organizations
- Active member, EMT Mastic Volunteer Ambulance Corp. NY
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Altice
03.2022 - Current
Yacht Captain
Barton & Gray Mariners Club
06.2021 - 10.2021
Construction Flagger
IBEW Local 1049
06.2021 - Current
Boat Captain
Sea Tow
09.2020 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Roosevelt School District
01.2010 - 01.2016
Maintenance Mechanic/Assistant Building Manager
Capital One Bank
01.2005 - 10.2010
Electrical/Plumbing /Heating
F&M Mechanical
01.2004 - 01.2005
Grounds/Maintenance Mechanic
Center Moriches Union Free School District
01.2001 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Scio Central School District