Anthony Foerster

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• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of inspections and enforcement actions.
• Enhanced building safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying code violations.
• Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
• Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
• Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
• Ensured safety of residents through meticulous identification of fire hazards or other potentially dangerous situations during routine checks.
• Determined if work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
• Wrote construction specifications for projects for the Housing Department.

• Served as the project manager in charge of labor on the New Buffalo, Hartford and Dowagiac Casino sites enforcing the Pokagon Band preference hiring code. Updated the PGA at regular intervals on the status of worker percentages and any disputes.
• Maintained list of tribal labor. Classified tribal labor according to their trade abilities and level of proficiency.

• Collaborated with architects and engineers to ensure compliance in building plans and designs.
• Enhanced building safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying code violations.
• Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
• Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
• Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
• Certified with the International Code Council as a Residential Building Inspector.

• Enhanced equipment efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and conducting regular inspections.
• Managed spare parts inventory effectively, reducing stockouts while maintaining cost controls on procurement efforts.
• Assisted with the development of annual maintenance budgets by providing accurate data on anticipated repair and replacement costs, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
• Provided hands-on training for new hires in proper equipment handling techniques while emphasizing the importance of safety compliance measures at all times.
• Supervised maintenance team members, providing guidance and support to ensure successful completion of projects within allotted timeframes.
• Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
• Responsible for the function of the entire facility for third shift to include service and emergency requests for HVAC, refrigeration, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, lights, snow removal, scheduling, contractor management, capital projects. Most service work was accomplished on third shift.
• Attended numerous trainings for HVAC, refrigeration, electrical theory, fire suppression, appliance and machine maintenance, generator and battery back-up systems, as well as personal/professional development through the tribal development program.
• Responsible for ordering parts, attendance of staff, assigning work to staff, interviewing, and conducting performance reviews on employees.

• Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
• Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
• Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
• Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
• Underground installation of drain waste systems and water supply. Plumbing fixture installation, soldering/brazing of copper for plumbing supply, medical gas and refrigeration lines, PEX piping, pump systems, Victaulic piping, steel and iron piping, threading of steel and iron pipe, hub and no hub drain waste systems, various hanger systems, sleeves, testing and repair techniques.
• Obtained five welding certifications during apprenticeship training and certification for testing backflow preventers.
• Had a State of Michigan Plumbing license.

• Supervised property maintenance and grounds staff at Nottingham Place Apartments and helped with supervision and training of staff at a sister property; The Country Club Park Apartments with a total of 401 units at both properties not including club houses, pools and amenities.
• Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
• Supervised contractors; both rehab and prep. Responsible for all facets of property maintenance to include pool care, HVAC repair, turnovers, preventative maintenance, grounds, inventory, scheduling, on-call coverage, budgeting and capital projects.

• Maintenance Director in charge of luxury high-rise apartment building (Cascade at Landmark). Handled the fire detection panel, pressurization and sprinkler systems. Worked with some of the strictest fire code in the nation. Also worked at Reserve at Eisenhower, Carlyle Mill and helped set up the maintenance team at a new property in Washington, DC (which was not named at the time).
• Monitored and controlled energy management systems for common areas.
• Maintained and tested the fire pump systems, booster pumps, generator, all HVAC systems, water heaters, three levels of underground parking, property pool, maintenance service requests, grounds maintenance, risk management assessments, common area utilities and systems, multiple elevator systems, lighting, keying of all doors, and 24 hour turnover of apartments done in-house.
• Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
• Verified building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
• Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
• Trained staff in maintenance, customer service, budgeting, and fair housing practices. Supervised capital projects, wrote scopes of work for contractors, solicited buds and enforced compliance to codes and scopes of work.
• Earned a company award at the annual Eastern Division conference in Orlando, Florida in Oct 2004 for saving a heart attack victim.
• Received the company's highest award, "The Best of the Best" in December 2004 for the highest maintenance score based on budget, work order satisfaction, property appearance, occupancy percentage, and other criteria.

• Supervised two properties (Las Palomas Apartments and The Park Place Apartments) totaling 424 units. Utilized residential building experience to oversee a major rehab at one property. Supervised maintenance teams on work orders, HVAC and grounds. Supervised a 12 member rehab team. Coordinated rehab to be able to present a timeline for management on finished units so they could be leased in a timely manner.

• Performed all aspects of maintenance on a 248-unit property (Parker's Lake Apartments) split into 31 separate buildings with 8 units each (2 stories). The complex had a large size community building/rental office and two pools. Was the only maintenance for the first year. Performed all phases of maintenance, boiler operations, pool operations and snow removal. Earned a company award for maintenance excellence in the first three months.

• Was the lead maintenance at Manor Royal and the Pheasant Park Apartments with a total of 224 units. Also assisted the maintenance team at The Place Apartments, (now Talus Apartments) in HVAC and plumbing.
• Ordered inventory, maintained log books, operated two pools and hot tubs. Operated and controlled boiler heating systems and chillers at both properties.

• Was the only maintenance in charge of two buildings totaling 160 units. (Cedarwood Apartments)
• Performed all furnace and A/C repairs, pool and hot tub care, underground garage care and service requests. Maintained and operated an electronic key card/fob security system.
• Supervised a million dollar capital improvement project.

• Supervised one other technician and assigned responsibilities.
• Performed all aspects of maintenance in addition to roofing and rehab.

• All aspects of carpentry, carpet, vinyl, tile and parquet flooring installation.
• Siding, window, door and drywall replacements.
• Boiler, hot water heater repair and replacement.
• Apartment turnovers.

• Estimated jobs, scheduled jobs and subs, pulled permits, ordered job material and organized manpower. Supervised 3 crews up to 12 people.
• Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
• Performed and lead all phases of construction. Was the installation contractor for the Wolohan Lumber Company.
• Acted as a consultant for the Huron Band with HUD requirements, writing job scopes for housing projects and reviewing bids.

• Wrote and submitted grants to the federal government, ANA, HUD, IHS and submitted proposals to the Kellogg Foundation.
• Aided in establishing the federal government relationship with the tribe and helped with federal recognition.
• Secured and administered an ANA grant to develop a 7-year strategic plan for economic development.

• Worked with another person to perform all aspects of maintaining a 248-unit luxury apartment complex (Woodlands of Minnetonka).
• Operated boilers, pool, spa, and performed work orders.

• Worked as an electronics inspector and reworked circuit boards to meet military specifications and altered manufacturing steps to eliminate defects.

• Performed maintenance and manager duties at a 50-unit complex (Dellwood Estates) while employed as an electronics engineer.

• Examined products for imperfections and defects to meet Budweiser specifications.

• Large landscape contracts for 1.5 million dollar homes in Rancho Santa Fe, CA.
• Landscape maintenance contracts and tree trimming.
• Decks, patios, gazebos, irrigation, and stone work.

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Machine Gunner 0331
• Sea Security Service, Marine Detachment, USS Ranger
• Facilities Maintenance NCO

• Attended classes
• Military training

• Drafted for the Mapping Department drawings on Mylar with ink.
• Drafted plans for the Engineering Department on Mylar with ink.