Chad Schluns

Warrensburg,MO

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Crew Leader at Warrensburg Parks and Recreation, skilled in optimizing safety protocols and enhancing team collaboration. Achieved significant cost reductions through effective inventory management while mentoring junior technicians. Proficient in facilities maintenance and committed to fostering a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Diligent worker with solid background in overseeing maintenance operations. Successfully led teams to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks, enhancing overall productivity. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

Experienced with team leadership, technical maintenance tasks, and problem-solving. Utilizes strong organizational and communication skills to ensure efficient operations. Track record of enhancing team performance and meeting operational goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Crew Leader

Warrensburg Parks and Recreation

12.2024 - 07.2025

Established an effective inventory management system for maintenance supplies, reducing costs and waste.
Assisted in budget planning for the maintenance department, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for necessary projects and tasks.
Managed a diverse team of technicians, fostering a positive work environment that prioritized communication and collaboration.
Served as a reliable point of contact between management and crew members, effectively resolving conflicts or concerns as they arose.
Oversaw complex repair projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality.
Optimized preventive maintenance programs, extending the lifespan of crucial equipment.
Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities, facilitating accurate reporting and informed decisionmaking.
Mentored junior crew members in proper maintenance techniques, ensuring consistent work quality.
Streamlined workflow for maintenance tasks, improving overall team productivity.
Coordinated major equipment installations and upgrades with minimal disruption to daily operations.
Safeguarded facility safety standards by conducting routine inspections and addressing hazards promptly.
Played a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance by staying current on industry best practices and updating internal processes accordingly.
Increased workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to established protocols and providing regular training sessions.
Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.

Police Officer

Warrensburg Police Department

06.2024 - 12.2024

Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.

Sheriff's Deputy

Cass County Sheriff's Office

06.2023 - 06.2024

Handled civil disputes professionally and efficiently, promoting peaceful resolutions whenever possible.
Conducted traffic stops to enforce laws and promote safe driving habits within the community.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills while supervising fellow deputies during shift work or special assignments.
Enhanced public trust through positive interactions, attending community events, and addressing citizen concerns.
Served warrants timely and accurately ensuring proper execution according to legal requirements.
Performed searches of persons, vehicles, or properties according to established guidelines to gather evidence for criminal investigations.
Provided first aid and crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing physical or emotional distress.
Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with industry standards and maintain peak performance levels.
Detained suspects safely using proper arrest techniques while adhering to the individual''s constitutional rights.
Supported detention facility operations by transporting detainees to and from court appearances or other facilities.
Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.

Nuclear Weapons Specialist

United States Air Force, USAF

02.2016 - 02.2023

Performs and manages inspection, maintenance, storage, handling, modification, accountability, custody, and repair of nuclear weapons, weapon components, associated equipment, and specialized test and handling equipment
Complies with nuclear safety and surety measures ensuring a safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapon stockpile
Uses critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems and submit deficiency reports on faulty components
Assists in performing operational checks on alarm systems and inspects, audits, maintains high-security storage structure
Plans, organizes, directs, inspects, and evaluates nuclear weapon activities, performance standards, and maintenance priorities
Streamlined inventory management processes for weapon storage facilities, ensuring proper tracking and accountability.
Enhanced weapons proficiency by conducting regular training exercises and drills.
Developed comprehensive safety protocols for handling and storing weapons, reducing accidents and injuries.
Coordinated logistics efforts for transportation and procurement of weapons essential to mission success.
Served as a subject matter expert in various weapon systems during collaboration with partner agencies or allied forces'' joint training exercises.
Provided mentorship to junior Weapons Specialists, enhancing their skills through hands-on guidance while fostering professional growth.
Trained fellow personnel on proper weapon usage techniques, boosting overall team efficiency and accuracy rates.
Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
Upheld United States Air Force dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
Oversaw utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting duties.
Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
Designated mandatory reporter for sexual assault and responder for suicide prevention situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hulbert High School

Hulbert

05-2014

Skills

Safety procedures
Electrical systems
Plumbing repairs
Mechanical aptitude
Scheduling and planning
Safety protocols
Health and safety compliance

Deadline management
Employee performance assessment
Employee performance evaluation
Facilities maintenance
Plumbing systems
Installation procedures
Teamwork and collaboration

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