Dynamic Director of Maintenance with proven expertise in equipment maintenance, HVAC systems, and facilities management. Dedicated maintenance professional with extensive experience in preventative maintenance and cross-training. Recognized for effectively managing teams and vendor relationships to achieve optimal facility performance and cost-effective solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Maintenance, Facilities and Grounds
Campbell County Public Schools
Rustburg, VA
09.2017 - Current
Maintain, coordinate, and oversee Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and HVAC projects and issues for 18 facilities.
Coordinate new builds, demolitions, and proposals for contracted work.
Manage personnel with approving time off, checking time sheets weekly, limiting overtime/comp time to a minimum, and reallocating personnel to fill in for absences
Assign task specific work orders to the correct people with the correct skill sets to get the job done at 18 facilities. Crosstrain with employees to further improve their current skill sets.
Advise and assist our maintenance staff and contract vendors on any technical problems or day to day problems.
Attain multiple quotes from different vendors on specific jobs to attain the best values utilizing proper government procurement procedures.
Maintain and gather an inventory to keep on hand for the current and future needs of the maintenance department.
Liaison for consultants of risk assessment, such as asbestos potential in renovations/remodels/ and tear-outs.
Suggested improvement lists for new maintenance equipment, HVAC equipment, lifts, trailers, and other areas per school needs.
Assist in utilizing, running, and moving heavy equipment as needed on day to day basis.
Multi-craft Technician Level 2
Abbott Laboratories
Altavista, VA
08.2006 - 08.2017
Perform troubleshooting using PLC logic and hand held tools and common sense to solve problems.
Perform mechanical and electrical work as quickly and efficiently as possible to keep production running.
Write and send out accurate detailed shift notes of work performed throughout my shift to keep all techs and staff up to date daily.
Work with and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, PLC logic, and calibrations.
Performed and familiar with all calibrations in every area of the plant.
Electronic Technician
Duncan Telecom
Dublin, VA
01.2004 - 01.2006
Install new electrical equipment and properly ground existing equipment.
Troubleshoot problems with existing equipment and repair.
Inventory new install parts and equipment and decommissioned parts.
Operated and moved very critical and heavy equipment in random locations all over the country with extremely tight tolerances and precision required.
Maintenance Engineer Technician
Diebold Inc.
Lynchburg, VA
01.2002 - 01.2004
Troubleshoot any electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic failures on a variety of CNC machinery.
General upkeep and preventative maintenance on all CNC machinery.
Alignment of precision laser beams used to cut metal off of 7 different axis mirrors and preventative maintenance on machine.
General upkeep and maintenance on building and grounds.
Education
Diploma of Electrical/Electronics technology - Associates Degree
Danville Community College
Danville, VA
01.2000
Skills
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Preventative and HVAC maintenance
Vendor and facilities management
Team leadership and employee training
Task prioritization and inventory control
Effective communication skills
Project management and budgeting
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy most any outdoor activities, working with my hands, and spending time with wife and kids on new adventures.
I am an active member of my Local Fire Department and enjoy being able to help others and give back to my community whenever possible.
Timeline
Director of Maintenance, Facilities and Grounds
Campbell County Public Schools
09.2017 - Current
Multi-craft Technician Level 2
Abbott Laboratories
08.2006 - 08.2017
Electronic Technician
Duncan Telecom
01.2004 - 01.2006
Maintenance Engineer Technician
Diebold Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2004
Diploma of Electrical/Electronics technology - Associates Degree
Special Education Teacher. Highly Structured at Campbell County Public SchoolsSpecial Education Teacher. Highly Structured at Campbell County Public Schools