John Sebastian
West Mifflin
Summary
Energetic Handyman with broad range of maintenance and repair skills. Sign Service crew lead with an background in mechanical experience
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Handyman/contractor
Self-employeed
Pittsburgh
03.2020 - Current
- Performed general repairs and maintenance for residential properties.
- Installed fixtures, appliances, and furniture according to client specifications.
- Conducted assessments to determine repair needs and solutions.
- Troubleshot plumbing, electrical, and carpentry issues effectively.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment using plumbing and electrical skills to keep properties clean and safe.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
Mechanic apprentice
Sebastian auto
Pittsburgh
03.2000 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on various vehicle makes and models
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Managed inventory of parts and supplies for efficient operations.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Examined loose bolts and specified safety devices on vehicles and made adjustments.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Handled tools and equipment safely, following all safety protocols.
- I grew up in my father's inspection garage and have consistently worked on vehicles for customers to this day
Sign Technician
The neon doctor
West Mifflin
03.2008 - 07.2025
- Fabricated custom signs using neon tubing and LED technology.
- Installed signage on buildings, ensuring proper alignment and visibility.
- Maintained and repaired existing signage, restoring functionality and aesthetics.
- Operated various tools for bending, cutting, and assembling sign components.
- Conducted site surveys to determine optimal sign placement and installation methods.
- Adhered to safety standards while working on elevated surfaces and in hazardous conditions.
- Trained junior technicians on sign installation techniques and best practices.
- Assembled new signage according to design specifications.
- Assisted in the installation of large outdoor signage structures.
- Troubleshot electrical problems with existing signs and replaced components as needed.
- Installed and maintained a variety of signs, including billboards, neon signs, and lighted signs.
- Replaced burned out bulbs or other parts in illuminated signs as required.
- Inspected sign components for wear or damage and replaced as necessary.
- Dismantled old or damaged signs prior to disposal or recycling efforts.
- Set up digital displays such as LED boards and video screens.
- Performed periodic maintenance on all signage equipment.
- Operated lift trucks or cranes to assist with the installation of larger scale signage projects.
- Fabricated custom sign components using hand tools and power tools.
- Built frames for interior and exterior signage using metalworking tools.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
Education
Ged
Pittsburgh, PaSkills
- General repairs
- Plumbing troubleshooting
- Electrical system diagnostics
- Carpentry skills
- Customer service
- Site assessment
- Preventive maintenance
- Problem solving
- Commercial construction experience
- Pool equipment repair
- HVAC
- Reading blueprints and manuals
Timeline
Handyman/contractor
Self-employeed
03.2020 - Current
Sign Technician
The neon doctor
03.2008 - 07.2025
Mechanic apprentice
Sebastian auto
03.2000 - Current
Ged