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Lawrence Sweet

West Yellowstone

Summary

Professional Painting Expertise: Gained extensive painting experience with River City Renovators on residential, commercial, and deck projects, then advanced to become the lead property painter at Rush Creek Lodge, completing resort-scale interior and exterior projects that enhanced aesthetics and preserved property value.


Enhanced Guest Comfort: Resolved HVAC, lighting, and electrical issues quickly, improving response times and reducing guest complaints.


Custom Carpentry & Deck Building: Built decks, pergolas, and outdoor structures that increased property value and durability for River City clients.


Pool Operations Certified: Achieved Nationwide Pool Operations certification; ensured water safety and regulatory compliance for hotel guests.


Versatile Technician: Operated heavy equipment for event setups, supported renovations, and maintained historic properties, demonstrating adaptability across diverse environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Maintenance Technician

Holiday Inn DelawareNorth
05.2025 - Current

Deliver fast, reliable support for guest comfort systems (A/C, TVs, lighting, basic electrical), ensuring minimal downtime and improved guest satisfaction.


Manage preventive maintenance and inspections, keeping detailed building logs that reduce emergency repairs and increase safety compliance.


Maintain property appearance with trash removal, yard care, and common-area upkeep, contributing to a clean and welcoming environment.


Ensure guest safety as a Certified Pool Operator, overseeing water quality and regulatory compliance.


Recognized for resolving late-night issues with professionalism and efficiency, earning positive guest feedback.

General Maintenance Technician

Rushcreek Lodge and Spa at Yosemtie
11.2023 - 05.2025

Provided full-scope resort maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, basic electrical), supporting a high-volume hospitality environment.


Served as lead property painter, completing large-scale interior and exterior projects that enhanced aesthetics and preserved resort value.


Operated heavy equipment (tractor/loader) to move furniture and set up large-scale events, enabling smooth resort operations.


Partnered with management to complete preventive and emergency repairs, reducing downtime and improving guest satisfaction scores.


Recognized as a versatile technician by taking on tasks outside scope, boosting team efficiency and reliability.

General Maintenance Technician

Xanterra
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: Company operating in Yellowstone National Park, providing hospitality services.
  • Analyzed building operating systems as required and applied preventative and reactive maintenance procedures for related responsibilities.
  • Maintained the esthetics of the exterior and interior of the hotel grounds and
  • Maintained operations for a 296-room historic hotel, ensuring reliable carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical support.

Performed preventive and emergency repairs to protect historic infrastructure and ensure guest safety.


Preserved the hotel’s historic charm through interior/exterior upkeep aligned with preservation standards.

Carpenter Assistant

River City Renovators, Inc
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • General construction skills include drywall patching, interior/exterior painting, landscaping, carpentry, installation of vinyl, wood, tile flooring, cabinetry, vinyl siding and windows.
  • Completed various high-end residential and small commercial renovation projects ranging from 2000 to 5000 SF.
  • Possesses a variety of construction tools needed for day-to-day operations. Proficient use of power tools, paint sprayers, sanders, hammers, saws, snow shovels.
  • Constructed a multitude of custom wood and composite decks and pergolas including installation of low voltage lighting and handrails.
  • Assisted with the construction of kitchen and bathroom remodels including custom cabinetry, reclaimed wood accent walls, countertops, and flooring.
  • Implemented various carpentry skills for complete overhaul of Office and Warehouse construction buildouts including installation of ceiling tile, and modular carpet tile.

Sales Associate

Food Lion
11.2019 - 04.2021
  • Followed procedures in handling cash, checks, coupons, gift cards, partner cards, food stamps and WIC vouchers including refunds and error correction.
  • Maintained alertness and calls for assistance when needed to service customers per business standards.
  • Observed and corrected all unsafe conditions to prevent customer and employee accidents.

Education

Intro to PPE, Measurements, Tools, Equipment Safety & Handling

Patrick Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA

GED -

Virginia Commonwealth Challenge Youth Academy
Virginia Beach, VA

Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy
Charleston, WVA

Skills

    Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

    HVAC Troubleshooting

    Basic Electrical Repairs

    Carpentry & Professional Painting

    Pool Operations (CPO Certified)

    Facility & Grounds Management

    Safety Compliance & Inspections

    Guest Service & Communication

    Heavy Equipment Operation

    Event Setup & Logistics

Timeline

Night Maintenance Technician

Holiday Inn DelawareNorth
05.2025 - Current

General Maintenance Technician

Rushcreek Lodge and Spa at Yosemtie
11.2023 - 05.2025

General Maintenance Technician

Xanterra
05.2023 - 11.2023

Carpenter Assistant

River City Renovators, Inc
04.2021 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

Food Lion
11.2019 - 04.2021

Intro to PPE, Measurements, Tools, Equipment Safety & Handling

Patrick Henry Community College

GED -

Virginia Commonwealth Challenge Youth Academy

Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy
Lawrence Sweet