Paul Jacobs
Taupo,New Zealand
Summary
Enthusiastic, professional, self-motivated individual poised to enhance your company's success and team growth. Energetic, friendly, committed to personal and professional development in a business setting. Capable of thriving independently and within a team. Undergoing cancer treatment from time to time with resilience and dedication. Passionate about DIY projects and maintaining a hands-on approach to life. Proud South African native now a New Zealand Citizen.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance officer
Bupa Age Care Services
Taupo, WKO
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day maintenance in the Care Home.
- Daily responsibility of the 52-week maintenance plan on Safety Culture. Day to day maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance on all equipment, hospital beds, air mattresses, wheelchairs etc. Communication and management of contractors in repairs to the building, plumbing and electrical network.
Project Coordinator
Douglas Outdoor & Textiles
Hastings, New Zealand
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Coordinated installations of various outdoor living areas, including Louvre roof systems and curved canopies.
- Collaborated with salesperson and lead installer to ensure accurate measurements and smooth installation process.
- Designed and ordered site-specific addons to prevent installation delays and ensure seamless execution.
- Conducted stock checks and replenished installation hardware, ensuring all necessary products and accessories were available.
- Moved to Taupo New Zealand due to wife’s job relocation
Installer
Douglas Outdoor & Textiles
Hastings, New Zealand
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with a team of 5 to install outdoor living area products.
- Prepared aluminium posts, frames, and blinds according to plan specifications.
- Conducted repairs to products both on- site and at the workshop.
Assembler
Hustler Farm Equipment
Hastings, New Zealand
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Assembling of farm equipment at the Hustler Factory in Hastings.
- Assembled farm equipment using parts and hydraulics.
Contract Installer
Curtain Studio Auckland Region
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Working as Contract Installer. Installation of blinds and curtains.
- Installed blinds and curtains based on sales consultants' paperwork.
- Moved to Hastings on 22 January 2022
Sales and Installations
Kresta Blinds and Curtains
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Sold and install of window coverings including curtains, blinds, and shutters.
Education
Senior certificate - Grade 12
Skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Property maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Building inspections
- Maintenance assessments
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Skilled maintenance and repair
- Time management
- Hand and power tool operation
- Maintenance scheduling
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
- Excel 2000 Intermediate, Advanced
- Certified Novell Administrator
- 520 Intranetware 4.11 Administration
- Novell install and configuration Workshop
- 520 Intranetware 4.11 Advanced Administration
- Certificate Novell GroupWise 5.1
- Certificate Network controller
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy the outdoors, including camping, 4x4’ing, fishing and being outside. I am also a musician and play guitar, bass guitar and drums. I love working with my hands and do some DIY projects from time to time and love servicing and working on my vehicles at home when they need some attention., I am married to a lovely wife and have three children aged 5, 6 and 18
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Douglas Outdoor & Textiles
09.2022 - 07.2023
Maintenance officer
Bupa Age Care Services
08.2022 - Current
Installer
Douglas Outdoor & Textiles
05.2022 - 09.2022
Assembler
Hustler Farm Equipment
02.2022 - 04.2022
Contract Installer
Curtain Studio Auckland Region
11.2020 - 01.2022
Sales and Installations
Kresta Blinds and Curtains
11.2018 - 10.2020