CHARLES HOWARD SPARKS
Aurora,CO
Summary
- Leadership Skills Served as Phase Crew Lead E5 in the US Navy, managing a team of 9 members. Additionally, worked as a Foreman for fire alarm installation crews 35 members). Ensured efficient team performance and project execution while routinely coaching and mentoring team members.
- Project Management: Led fire alarm installations at multiple elementary schools, managing timelines, budgets, and resources while coordinating with sales teams to meet project goals.
- Problem-Solving and Innovation Resolved complex wiring and installation challenges in commercial buildings, leveraging creative thinking and technical skills. Implemented cost-effective solutions, such as hybrid energy-saving ideas.
- Networking & Collaboration: Partnered with cross-functional teams and external personnel to streamline operations, including recent collaboration with IT to troubleshoot HVAC system issues.
- Building Systems Monitoring and Maintenance Monitored and maintained HVAC, CRAC/DX units, and electrical systems across 9 sites 20 buildings). Achieved 99.99% uptime and reduced energy costs by 10% through innovative temperature adjustments. Collaborated with vendors to enhance monitoring efficiency.
- Customer Service Excellence Ensured high satisfaction for suite and co-location clients through clear communication and issue resolution.
- Adaptability And Growth Mindset: Transitioned from janitorial roles to salaried facilities support role in 12 months, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to professional growth.
- Emergency Response and Troubleshooting Expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex system issues, including alarms and equipment failures. I work overnights presently on my own running a critical environment (broadcast).
- Data Center Operations: Experience with TIA942 standards and managing critical environments, including server rooms and remote site.
- Vendor and Contractor Management: Skilled in coordinating with external service providers for repairs, maintenance, and upgrades. Giving critical information at safety and scope meetings, keeping work on schedule.
- Automotive Repair Experienced in all fields of car/truck troubleshooting and repair including: powertrain, drivetrain, electrical and body work.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Building Engineer
CBRE Group
03.2021 - Current
- Performed overnight PM's to support integrity of fire, emergency power systems for 11 buildings at the main broadcast site
- Monitored 8 remote unmanned sites overnight
- Certifications achieved – CERM, CDCTP – TIA 942
Maintenance Technician L1
CBRE Group
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained lighting, plumbing and did repairs to building structure for 23 floors of high rise building
- EPA 608 Universal
Appliance Repair Technician
Sears Home Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Repaired washers and dryers, stoves and dishwashers in customers home
- EPA 608 certificate type 1
Electronics Repair Technician/Circuit Board Repair
Adecco Staffing for Communication Test Design Incorporated
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Certified in circuit board repair to component level
- Repaired set boxes for Xfinity, Comcast cable television
Packaging Associate/Appliance Repair
Native Roots
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Reduced downtime by 30% by repairing 5 packaging machines
- Improved equipment performance by 25% by implementing preventive maintenance strategies across multiple departments
Facility Management Support Specialist (Data Center)
Cavern Technologies
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Increased maintenance efficiency by 15% by implementing Plant log software for rounds and periodic maintenance
- Improved equipment efficiency 10% by maintaining server suite temperatures and supporting client connectivity needs
- Worked with manager to seal building for positive pressure to maintain air quality to data center standards
Education
Associate Degree - Information Technology
Johnson County Community College
02.1996
E5 (AT2) - Aviation Electronics Tech - Quality Assurance (CDI), Advanced First Term Avionics
U.S. Navy
04.1987
Skills
- Safety regulations compliance
- HVAC systems expertise
- Painting and finishing
- Grounds maintenance
Professional Summary
Served as Phase Crew Lead E5 in the US Navy, managing a team of 9 members. Additionally, worked as a Foreman for fire alarm installation crews (3-5 members). Ensured efficient team performance and project execution while routinely coaching and mentoring team members., Led fire alarm installations at multiple elementary schools, managing timelines, budgets, and resources while coordinating with sales teams to meet project goals., Resolved complex wiring and installation challenges in commercial buildings, leveraging creative thinking and technical skills. Implemented cost-effective solutions, such as hybrid energy-saving ideas., Partnered with cross-functional teams and external personnel to streamline operations, including recent collaboration with IT to troubleshoot HVAC system issues., Monitored and maintained HVAC, CRAC/DX units, and electrical systems across 9 sites (20 buildings). Achieved 99.99% uptime and reduced energy costs by 10% through innovative temperature adjustments. Collaborated with vendors to enhance monitoring efficiency., Ensured high satisfaction for suite and co-location clients through clear communication and issue resolution., Transitioned from janitorial roles to salaried facilities support role in 12 months, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to professional growth., Expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex system issues, including alarms and equipment failures. I work overnights presently on my own running a critical environment (broadcast)., Experience with TIA-942 standards and managing critical environments, including server rooms and remote site., Skilled in coordinating with external service providers for repairs, maintenance, and upgrades. Giving critical information at safety and scope meetings, keeping work on schedule., Experienced in all fields of car/truck troubleshooting and repair including: powertrain, drivetrain, electrical and body work.
Personal Interests And Passions
- Tripoli Rocketry Association certification level 2 (1996-present)
- Amateur Radio licence KD0BVV (2007-present)
- Hiking and off-road recovery
- Automotive repair
- Saltwater aquariums
Professional Development
- Tech Entry, Maintenance Technician Core and Advanced, Electrical (Specialized), Refrigeration (specialized) - Chiller systems and DX systems, Lubrication, Leadership, Root Cause Analysis, and Building Engineer - Core and Advanced., RED VECTOR, 03/2020, 01/2021
- Manage Mentor Learning Path., HAVARD MANAGE MENTOR, 03/2022, 06/2022
- Facilities Management, COURSES FOR SUCCESS, 09/2023, 12/2023
- Applying generative AI as a business professional, Develop critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills, INDEED, CERTIFICATIONS, 03/2024, 12/2024
Timeline
Lead Building Engineer
CBRE Group
03.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician L1
CBRE Group
03.2020 - 03.2021
Appliance Repair Technician
Sears Home Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
Electronics Repair Technician/Circuit Board Repair
Adecco Staffing for Communication Test Design Incorporated
12.2018 - 01.2019
Packaging Associate/Appliance Repair
Native Roots
01.2018 - 12.2018
Facility Management Support Specialist (Data Center)
Cavern Technologies
07.2013 - 03.2017
E5 (AT2) - Aviation Electronics Tech - Quality Assurance (CDI), Advanced First Term Avionics
U.S. Navy
Associate Degree - Information Technology
Johnson County Community College
Similar Profiles
TYLER SASTYLER SAS
Mobile Maintenance Technician at CBRE Group IncMobile Maintenance Technician at CBRE Group Inc
AARON BELLAARON BELL
Regional Facilities Project Senior Manager at CBRE Group Inc.Regional Facilities Project Senior Manager at CBRE Group Inc.
Jared C. ThomasJared C. Thomas
Mechatronic Robotics Apprentice at CBRE Group Inc.Mechatronic Robotics Apprentice at CBRE Group Inc.