
Arno Gerber
Multi-skilled maintenance technician / supervisor with 10+ years' experience
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Multi-skilled maintenance technician / supervisor with 10+ years' experience across plumbing, construction, air-conditioning, irrigation systems, and agricultural operations. Proven ability to manage maintenance activities, troubleshoot faults, and maintain equipment in demanding and remote environments. Strong background in team supervision, stock control, and operational coordination.
Reliable, hands-on professional experienced in working long hours, high-pressure environments and remote site conditions.
Experience
Seasonal farm worker / Equipment operator at United Agronomy (2025-03 – Present)
- Operate John Deere 800R tractor and spraying equipment in large-scale agricultural operations
- Perform routine maintenance, inspection, and preventative servicing on machinery
- Conduct fault finding and basic mechanical repairs to minimize downtime
- Assist with irrigation system installation, monitoring and maintenance
- Maintain strict safety compliance in high-risk operational environments
- Support overall site management and infrastructure upkeep
Store manager / Technical support / Stock Controller at Vredenburg Plumbing & Sanitaryware (2015-01 – 2025-03)
- Managed full store operations, stock control, and procurement systems
- Provide technical support on plumbing systems and maintenance solutions
- Coordinated materials and equipment supply for maintenance projects
- Supervised staff and ensured efficient workflow and operations
- Upheld accurate inventory systems and stock levels
- Developed strong understanding of maintenance materials and system requirements
Air condition and refrigeration technician at Boland verkoeling (2014-01 – 2014-12)
- Installed and maintained air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
- Performed diagnostics, fault finding and system repairs
- Conducted preventative maintenance to ensure system efficiency
- Ensured compliance with safety and operational standards
Plumbing and construction worker / Project supervisor at VPS Services (2011-06 – 2013-12)
- Installed, repaired and maintained plumbing systems in residential and commercial environments
- Supervised teams and coordinated maintenance and construction projects
- Managed daily site operations, materials and scheduling
- Performed fault diagnosis and repairs on plumbing systems
- Ensured compliance to health and safety regulations
- Delivered projects on time through effective planning and coordination