Daniel Barrera
Newton,IA
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Supervisor with over 25 years in routine, reparative, and preventative maintenance across various industries. Specializes in using hand and power tools for the overhaul, repair, and installation of structural, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. Prioritizes work orders effectively to ensure seamless facility operations while managing multiple repair projects and mentoring a team of over 15 employees.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Asset Living
DesMoines, IA
07.2025 - Current
- Manage Sun Prairie apartments in West Des Moines which totals 1075 units
- Supervised maintenance staff of 20, ensuring timely repairs and smooth operations.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules, enhancing property upkeep and tenant satisfaction.
- Inspected facilities for repair needs and safety hazards, maintaining compliance and resident safety.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
Maintenance Supervisor
Inland Residential
Queen Creek, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised, Trained and mentored all employees.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored employees to enhance team skills and performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of lounges and common areas to ensure a welcoming environment.
- Repaired or replaced plumbing fixtures, light fixtures and switches, ballasts, doors and hardware, windows and screens, and floor covering, including tile, hardwood, laminate, or carpeting.
- Complete Apartment turns.
- Facilitated swift apartment transitions to ensure timely occupancy.
- Participated in annual budget planning to align financial resources with organizational goals.
- Ensured strict adherence to deadlines and budget constraints in all projects.
Maintenance Supervisor
Avenue 5 Residential
Scottsdale, USA
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Devised strategic plans to streamline maintenance operations and schedules, enhancing equipment management and lifecycle processes.
- Analyze and identify equipment failure root causes and actualize corrective actions and preventative maintenance protocols.
- Analyzed equipment failures to identify root causes, implementing corrective actions and preventative maintenance protocols.
- Performed and managed routine building maintenance tasks, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs, ensuring operational functionality.
- Inspected buildings and facility structures to assess functional systems and detect malfunctions; made repair notes and recommended solutions using pre-established checklists.
- Reconfigured, installed, positioned, and remounted modular offices and spaces using hand, power, and specialty tools and equipment.
- Prepared structural and equipment surfaces to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion.
- Created and sustained a safe and comfortable working environment.
- Procured supplies to maintain inventory levels and support operational needs.
Maintenance Supervisor
Lincoln Properties
Scottsdale, USA
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Processed and responded to maintenance requests, escalating specialized requests to electrical, plumbing, and HVAC technicians to ensure timely resolution.
- Managed a 15-member team to achieve departmental goals and maintain high standards.
- Provided training and mentorship to all employees, enhancing their skills and performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of lounges, elevators, stairwells, lavatories, and common areas to enhance overall facility appearance.
- Repaired or replaced plumbing fixtures, light fixtures and switches, ballasts, doors and hardware, windows and screens, and floor covering, including tile, hardwood, laminate, or carpeting.
- Patched, painted, and finished hard surfaces, and changed air conditioning filters as routine maintenance.
- Kept lounges, elevators, stairwells, lavatories, common areas clean and organized.
Education
Certified Pool Operator
Phoenix , Arizona 11.2024 - 11.2029
RSI -
Refrigerant Schoo Institute
PHX, AZ 11.2024 - 02.2029
Skills
- HVAC Systems
- Building Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Repair Maintenance
- Routine Maintenance
- Installation
- Renovation
- Work Order Prioritization
- Maintenance Inventory Control
- Budget Management
- Budget Development
- Operations Optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Customer Service
Certification
- RSI Universal AC Certification
- Mildew and Mold Certified
- Fire and Risk Management
- Health and Safety Management
Awards
- Gold Medallion Award, 2008
- Outstanding Leadership Award, 2009
- Most Organized Supervisor of the Year Award, 2010
- Cleanest Shop Award, 2010
- AMA Finalist, 2018
Core Areas
- Gold Medallion Award, 2008
- Outstanding Leadership Award, 2009
- Most Organized Supervisor of the Year Award, 2010
- Cleanest Shop Award, 2010
- AMA Finalist, 2018
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Asset Living
07.2025 - Current
Certified Pool Operator
11.2024 - 11.2029
RSI -
Refrigerant Schoo Institute
11.2024 - 02.2029
Maintenance Supervisor
Inland Residential
01.2022 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Avenue 5 Residential
01.2015 - 01.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Lincoln Properties
01.2008 - 01.2015