Benjamin Converse
Taylors Falls
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in facility management. Expertise in CMMS implementation and preventive maintenance, contributing to enhanced equipment efficiency and streamlined operations. I prefer a challenge and actively pursue new ways to help the company I work for thrive. Maintaining composure under pressure is a strong skill that I try to impose by example on my team. My work speaks for itself. My one reference would be my boss of nearly 14 years would say the same. Give me the chance to interview and we can go over in depth all of the work i have completed in my time in facilities maintenance and commercial construction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Facility Manager
Surly Brewing
Minneapolis
06.2015 - Current
- Purchased and implemented three different CMMS programs from scratch for all building equipment.
- Designed a preventative maintenance program for all building equipment and kitchen equipment.
- Brought high-expense maintenance in-house by learning techniques and procedures from technicians we previously paid to complete our routine maintenance.
- Implemented in-house snow removal, training maintenance staff on the safe use of a plow truck and snow blower.
- Oversaw and coordinated the installation of a full, new, 7.5 million dollar packaging line.
- Planned and coordinated the purchase of used tanks from out of state, set up delivery, and installed these tanks. Scheduling all contractors and using in-house staff for parts of the project to cut costs of installation.
- Use software to design building prints for building projects, or custom-built equipment needed for better building efficiency.
- Directly manage one employee, but help manage the whole team of four maintenance employees.
Building Engineer
Zeller Realty
Minneapolis
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Conducted regular inspections of building systems and infrastructure.
- Managed maintenance schedules for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Coordinated with contractors for repairs and upgrades on property facilities.
- Assisted in developing preventive maintenance programs for building operations.
- Implemented efficient workflows to address tenant concerns effectively.
- Trained junior staff on building maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Installed new fixtures and equipment as needed throughout the facility.
- Monitored contractor performance, working with vendors to meet regulatory and organizational physical specifications.
- Responded quickly to tenant inquiries or complaints regarding building operations.
- Maintained building systems including HVAC, plumbing and electrical components.
- Repaired drywall, furniture, doors, windows, and locksets as required by tenants or management staff.
- Reviewed blueprints or other documents prior to initiating any major renovation projects.
- Tracked inventory levels of parts used in repair and maintenance projects in order to maintain adequate stock.
- Operated snow removal equipment during winter months to ensure safe access to property grounds.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
Laborer
Mission Construction Inc.
Plymouth
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Utilized hand tools for basic construction tasks and repairs.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project needs.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Learned how to efficiently read architectural blueprints for all trades.
- Worked with all building trades to help get projects complete on time.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technician
Pine City Technical College
Pine City, MNSkills
- CMMS implementation
- Preventive maintenance
- Project coordination
- Equipment efficiency
- Training development
- HVAC management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Task prioritization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Facility Manager
Surly Brewing
06.2015 - Current
Building Engineer
Zeller Realty
10.2012 - 06.2015
Laborer
Mission Construction Inc.
04.2011 - 10.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technician
Pine City Technical College