Christopher R Bias
Salem,OH
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Director with a proven track record at Ross Development, enhancing operational efficiency through effective preventive maintenance and contractor management. Skilled in mechanical systems and employee performance assessment, I foster teamwork and drive success, achieving 100% occupancy through timely unit rehabs and strong vendor relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Director
Ross Development
07.2024 - Current
- Rehab of units for new lease to maintain 100% occupancy within one week. Including move out inspection to assure proper charges for tenant damages.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Yearly building inspections for each building to check all areas are working optimally and kept clean.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing issues, and reducing downtime.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of staff performance, offering feedback and opportunities for professional growth within the maintenance department.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry standards and adapting policies as needed to meet requirements.
- Organized routine staff meetings to discuss current projects, address concerns, and foster open communication among team members.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 6 employees.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing training and guidance to ensure high-quality workmanship in all tasks performed.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Established strong vendor relationships to secure quality products and services at competitive prices, reducing overall expenses.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and equipment, maintaining adequate stock to support efficient facility maintenance efforts.
- Tenant maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion.
- Tracked maintenance activity using onesite software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Worked with rehabbing full Estate including vendors. HOA concerns, two offices, 432 units.
- Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
- Use of all heavy equipment, including maintaining, repair, and training others
Maintenance Technician
Achieve Renovations
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of units to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Liaised with vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential parts and materials for repairs or replacements.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Improved reliability of electrical systems by conducting thorough inspections.
- Managed and trained 4 maintenance personnel and 3 contractors 420 units
- Enhanced guest satisfaction in facility areas by maintaining high standard of cleanliness and functionality.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
Maintenance Technician
Belmont Properties
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of units to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.
- Implemented digital maintenance request system, improving response times and tracking of maintenance issues.
- Facilitated smoother operation of HVAC systems through regular maintenance and updates.
- Streamlined inventory management for spare parts, ensuring critical components were always available.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Followed work orders and specifications for units and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
Maintenance Manager
5 West Group
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of units to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Fostered cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canton Mikinley
Canton, OH05.1979
Skills
- Welding and fabrication
- Maintenance planning
- Structural repair
- Work order management
- Deadline management
- Contractor management
- Employee performance assessment
- Inventory monitoring
- Electrical systems
- Equipment Repair
- Facility management
- Capital improvement projects
- System inspection
- Inventory replenishment
- Contractor oversight
- Facilities maintenance
- Vendor relationship management
- Pest control
- Procedure writing
- Plumbing systems
- Building painting
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical work
- Maintaining facilities
- Plumbing repairs
- Facility maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Masonry work
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem resolution
- Customer relations
- Managing operations and efficiency
Timeline
Maintenance Director
Ross Development
07.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Achieve Renovations
01.2022 - 07.2024
Maintenance Technician
Belmont Properties
05.2020 - 01.2022
Maintenance Manager
5 West Group
01.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Canton Mikinley
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