Adam Cord
City of Akron
Akron,OH
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience
I have been a dedicated Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor with extensive experience in facilities maintenance and problem-solving. Skilled in maintenance recordkeeping and training staff on best practices, planning and coordinating numerous projects simultaneously using multiple city vendors, meeting schedules with the highest standard of results.
Work History
Acting Building Maintenance Superintendent
5 Months- Met with contractors to plan maintenance projects and gather bids.
- Oversaw payment of invoices, creation of purchase orders, scheduled work, and performed quality inspections.
- Managed a division of 26 people, including maintenance repair workers, electricians, custodians, two supervisors, and a foreman.
- Coordinated with other Public Works division superintendents and supervisors to achieve common goals and work together.
- Maintained good relations with contractors, fellow city departments, and the public.
- Oversaw the hiring of additional employees and conducted job interviews.
- Worked with union representatives to address disciplinary issues and resolve conflict.
Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor
4 Years 5 Months- Supervised daily maintenance operations to ensure optimal performance of municipal facilities.
- Coordinated repairs and preventive maintenance schedules for city infrastructure and equipment.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Worked to lead the team to meet schedules, scoped out future projects and planned them while staying current with necessary paperwork and filing.
- Maintained good relationships with other departments, community center staff, and the public.
Maintenance Repairer II
5 Years- Performed routine maintenance, repairs, and remodeling at city-owned buildings and parks locations.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented effective repair solutions, which could span across several maintenance fields such as plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, and carpentry.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and repair techniques.
Adjunct Professor
6 Years 3 Months- Taught "Applied Guitar" one-on-one as an elective course for undergraduates
- Developed and delivered engaging course content for undergraduate students.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student critical thinking skills.
- Evaluated student performance through assignments, exams, and feedback.
- Fostered good relationships with students and fellow faculty.
Contractor
- Managed project timelines and deliverables to ensure client expectations were met efficiently.
- Jobs included installation of yard drainage, self-adhesive vinyl floors, roof repairs, vinyl gutter installation, deck construction, painting, masonry repairs, tile subfloor installation, drywall installation and repairs, light electrical work (light fixtures, outlet and switch replacement), light plumbing (sink replacement, drain repair), cabinet installation, building stairs, chimney repair, porch repair
Building Maintenance
1 Year 7 Months- Worked in three assisted living homes in all manner of maintenance
- Reduced building maintenance costs through proactive equipment monitoring and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Supported building maintenance tasks such as painting, repairing fixtures, groundskeeping and landscaping, ordering and delivering supplies, plumbing repairs, concrete flatwork, door repair, and drywall repair
Start Supervisor
7 Years 9 Months- My duties included staking out a house on a lot to correct dimensions, calculating cuts and fills of dirt, planning drainage, planning and meeting a weekly schedule for contractors of several trades, drafting plot drawings of house footprints and lots, acquiring building permits in numerous communities, and representing the company in meetings with homeowners.
- Worked with fellow employees across departments to meet common goals
- Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation to meet project deadlines effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Skills
Team supervision
Facilities maintenance
Attention to detail
Customer service
Time management
Problem-solving
Worksite safety
Project management
Scheduling and planning
Quality control
Certification
OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health
Interests
Personal interests include music and history
Timeline
Acting Building Maintenance Superintendent
City of Akron
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor
City of Akron
05.2022 - CurrentRead More
Maintenance Repairer II
City of Akron
05.2017 - 05.2022Read More
Adjunct Professor
Malone University
09.2010 - 12.2016Read More
Building Maintenance
Elizabeth Residence
05.2007 - 12.2008Read More
Start Supervisor
Wagler Homes
11.1998 - 08.2006Read More
Contractor
Self
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts from Music Performance
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