Andre Nelson
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Supervisor with over 10 years in residential property maintenance, focusing on apartment complexes. Led maintenance teams, coordinated vendor relationships, and ensured tenant satisfaction while performing repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems. Expertise in preventive maintenance, emergency response, and compliance with housing and safety regulations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Engineer
PRP Real Assets
2025 - Current
- Support maintenance and building operations for a 212-unit residential property while helping maintain approximately 91% occupancy.
- Complete approximately 10-15 maintenance work orders weekly involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and general repair issues.
- Coordinate unit turns, renovations, and make-ready projects to ensure units are completed on schedule and meet company standards.
- Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on building systems to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Work closely with contractors and vendors to support renovation projects, maintenance repairs, and capital improvement activities.
- Assist with project coordination, repair scheduling, inspections, and quality control for maintenance and renovation projects.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner to minimize resident disruption.
- Operated building systems to ensure safety compliance and maintain optimal performance.
- Conducted regular maintenance inspections to identify issues and enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated repairs and upgrades with contractors to ensure timely completion and alignment with project standards.
Area Maintenance Supervisor
FRANKLIN GROUP
2018 - 2025
- Supervised daily maintenance operations for 300+ unit apartment complex, leading team of 6 technicians.
- Respond to service requests and emergencies, ensuring timely repairs and high tenant satisfaction (maintained 4.7-star rating on tenant surveys).
- Scheduled and oversaw routine inspections, HVAC servicing, pest control, and unit turnovers to ensure safe and efficient living conditions.
- Coordinated with external contractors for roofing, plumbing, and electrical projects to maintain property standards.
- Reduced maintenance expenses by 15% through preventive maintenance plans and bulk purchasing.
- Formerly known as The Franklin Johnston Company
Facility Manager
SODEXO
2016 - 2018
- Managed facility operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Oversaw vendor relationships and service contracts for facility services.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment and building systems.
- Performed routine and preventative maintenance on heavy-duty equipment and appliances to uphold operational standards.
- Maintained building operations, ensuring equipment safety and functionality.
Maintenance Supervisor
Lincoln Military Housing
2011 - 2016
- Completed work orders for 200+ residential units, specializing in HVAC repairs, water heater service, plumbing leak resolutions, and appliance repairs/replacements.
- Troubleshot and performed routine maintenance, installations, and repairs to ensure operational efficiency.
- Trained junior techs and implemented tracking system, resulting in reduced repeated repair calls.
- Played a key role in over 100-unit turnovers annually, including painting, drywall, flooring and appliance updates.
Skills
- Building Operations
- HVAC Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Facilities Operations
- Work Order Management
- Emergency response
- Capital projects
- Project Coordination
- Vendor Coordination
- Mechanical Systems
- Plumbing Repair
- Electrical Repair
- Appliance Repair
- Drywall & Painting
- Facility Audits
- OSHA Compliance
- Resident Relations
- Systems maintenance
- Property Management Software
- Microsoft Office
- Unit turns
Certification
- HVAC Certified (EPA)
- Pool Operator Cert. (CPO)
- OSHA Cert.
- Certified Apartment Maintenance Tech. (CAMT)
- EPA Universal HVAC Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
Timeline
Building Engineer
PRP Real Assets
2025 - Current
Area Maintenance Supervisor
FRANKLIN GROUP
2018 - 2025
Facility Manager
SODEXO
2016 - 2018
Maintenance Supervisor
Lincoln Military Housing
2011 - 2016