James Black

General repairs and clean up

Maintenance Technician at Access Property Development - Sentinel Storage (2024-10 – Present)

General repairs and clean up

• Constructing and/or supporting wood framed and metal building assembly including vestibules, roofs, foundations, and forms
• Anchoring wall items of varying weights and sizes to all building assemblies
• Modifying and/or adjusting doors and windows
• Installing and removing metal panels, doors, light fixtures, and chain link fencing
• Seasonal landscaping and snow removal
• Provide daily and/or weekly status reports on all activities to supervisor

Courier Driver at O.N.E. Transport Group (2023-01 – 2024-09)

Main duties include driving a delivery vehicle (transit van or cargo/cube van) delivering packages or picking up products promptly.

• Collecting payments and/or signatures as needed
• Ability to read and navigate specific locations on maps as needed
• Maintaining a constant strong level of positive communications with both customers and dispatch units
• Packages delivered range in weight from 5lbs - 170lbs
• End of day responsibilities include unloading packages at warehouse location based on total amount collected during shift

HVAC Installer/Laborer at Kodiak Heating and Air Conditioning (2022-08 – 2022-11)

• Perform furnace installations/replacements in residential homes including residential air conditioning units
• Install and retrofit ductwork as needed

Repair/Landscape Manager at Brightscape Endeavours (2016-01 – 2021-06)

Completed household repairs as needed including electrical, plumbing and carpentry. Provided year-round services of lawn care and snow removal for numerous homes. Worked with youth and vulnerable adults within their homes.

Foster Home Provider at Specialized Foster Homes (2008-07 – 2016-01)

Operated a licensed foster home providing care for high-risk youth. Scheduled, attended appointments and schooling. Looked after day-to-day needs of the homes with repairs and maintenance as needed.

Delivery Driver at Brandon Sun (2006-06 – 2008-07)

Operated a self-employed courier route within Brandon city limits delivering newspaper singles and bundles to various drop off points for businesses and carriers.

Certificate in Piping Trades – Assiniboine Community College (2021-09 – 2022-05)