Curtis Leithoff
EL CAJON,CA
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Lead with extensive experience at Sodexo Healthcare Services, looking to develop/further my career and gain experience in upper management and plant operations. excelling in mechanical troubleshooting and employee performance evaluations. Achieved enhanced equipment reliability through effective preventive maintenance programs and safety training initiatives. Proven track record in optimizing workflow efficiency and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Lead
Sodexo Healthcare Services
La Mesa, CA
04.1982 - Current
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Managed emergency repairs efficiently, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Coordinated scheduling of maintenance activities to minimize disruption in healthcare operations.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify areas for improvement and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Developed training materials to enhance team knowledge of equipment and operational protocols.
- Improved overall facility safety with regular inspections and hazard identification initiatives.
- Developed strong vendor relationships for cost-effective procurement of parts and services.
- Completed necessary ISO documentation and records to show compliance.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction, addressing concerns promptly and professionally at all times.
- Increased team productivity, managing schedules and delegating tasks to appropriate personnel.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Assisted in disciplinary actions and annual reviews.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 15 employees.
- Assign Maximo work orders, and provide quality control of the maintenance team, including work audits.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Generate and complete ICRA permits, including running the ICRA meetings.
HVAC Technician
Sodexo Healthcare Services
La Mesa, CA
08.2006 - 02.2011
- Diagnosed and repaired HVAC systems, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heating and cooling equipment to enhance system efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare facility staff to schedule service visits, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Troubleshot complex HVAC problems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment effectively in order to identify malfunctioning components within HVAC systems accurately.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
- Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Routinely calibrated thermostats for accurate temperature control settings that maintained comfortable environments in clients' properties.
- Enhanced system efficiency by performing routine maintenance and inspections on HVAC units.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards in all installation and maintenance tasks, promoting safe working environment.
- Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC and refrigeration units.
Bed Maintenance Mechanic
Sodexo Healthcare Services
La Mesa, CA
04.1995 - 07.2006
- Repaired and maintained all Hill-Rom beds for the hospital.
- Identified defective parts on Hill-Rom beds, and manufactured replacement parts to repair the beds.
- Implemented bed tracking system.
- Continued tracking of beds throughout the hospital to perform safety checks and repairs.
Education
General Education - OSHA 10 Certification
Vector Training
HVAC Technician - Air Conditioning And Refridgeration
ROP
La Mesa, CA05-2006
High School Diploma -
Helix High School
La Mesa, CA06-1982
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Safety training
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Job scheduling coordination
- OSHA compliance
- Plumbing systems
- HVAC systems
- Work order processing
- Health and safety compliance
- Employee scheduling
- Employee performance evaluation
- Problem-solving
Timeline
HVAC Technician
Sodexo Healthcare Services
08.2006 - 02.2011
Bed Maintenance Mechanic
Sodexo Healthcare Services
04.1995 - 07.2006
Maintenance Lead
Sodexo Healthcare Services
04.1982 - Current
General Education - OSHA 10 Certification
Vector Training
HVAC Technician - Air Conditioning And Refridgeration
ROP
High School Diploma -
Helix High School