Christopher Smith
Kansas City
Summary
Maintenance Supervisor with 8 years of experience in commercial building repairs and maintenance, as well as 6 years of experience as Head of Maintenance responsible for the interior and exterior upkeep of two multilevel commercial office buildings. Wide range of expertise in many areas including general, plumbing, mechanical and electrical repairs as well as maintaining HVAC automation. Experienced in coordination with external contractors and vendors. Responsive and prompt in completing work orders, including all emergency service after hours on call.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Maintenance
Fidelity Security Life Insurance
06.2018 - Current
- Led maintenance team in executing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems throughout two multilevel office buildings.
- Managed inventory, receiving, and deliveries of all materials in the company's warehouse. This includes management of inventory for all paper products and physical insurance files, as well as forklift operation.
- General landscaping including mowing as well as bush and tree trimming and removal.
- Oversaw vendor relationships for outsourced maintenance tasks, ensuring quality control and adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during critical incidents such as power outages or natural disasters, minimizing impact on business operations.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues, providing expert guidance to the team in resolving problems quickly and effectively.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Implemented maintenance management software to track service requests and inventory levels.
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts and supplies, optimizing procurement processes to minimize costs without compromising operations.
Pressure Washer
Xtreme Pressure Washing
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Operated high-pressure washing equipment for commercial cleaning projects.
- Conducted thorough surface evaluations to determine appropriate cleaning methods and solutions.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while handling chemicals and machinery.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Operated various types of pressure washing equipment, adapting techniques based on surface type and desired results.
Education
Chemistry, Biology
University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)
Kansas CityHigh School Diploma -
Sumner Academy of Arts And Science
Kansas City, KS05-2012
Skills
- Facility maintenance
- Grounds maintenance
- HVAC systems
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Building automation
- Plumbing repairs
- Electrical work
- Fire safety systems
- Elevator maintenance
- Security systems
- Vehicle fleet management
- Lighting systems
- Hand and power tools
- Work order management
- Scheduling coordination
Timeline
Head of Maintenance
Fidelity Security Life Insurance
06.2018 - Current
Pressure Washer
Xtreme Pressure Washing
05.2016 - 05.2018
Chemistry, Biology
University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)
High School Diploma -
Sumner Academy of Arts And Science