Accomplished Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at the State of California - Dept. of Transportation, where I led major facility upgrades and enhanced safety standards. Expert in project management and team leadership, I significantly reduced downtime and fostered a culture of continuous improvement, achieving cost-effective maintenance solutions and high employee engagement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager II
State of California - Dept. of Transportation
01.2013 - 11.2016
Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
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.
Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Structural Steel Paint Supervisor
State of Calif.- Dept. of Transportation
01.1997 - 10.2011
Monitored employee performance to maintain quality and compliance with job standards.
Informed associates of promotions for marketing efforts to increase sales.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects and seamless integration of painted components.
Collaborated with design teams to determine accurate color matches for custom orders or specific client requests.
Optimized paint mixing processes, resulting in more accurate color matches and better overall product quality.
Developed staff schedule with sufficient coverage and processed payroll for prompt payment.
Implemented a preventative maintenance program for equipment, extending the lifespan of tools and reducing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
Implemented inventory management systems to maintain optimal levels of paint supplies and equipment.
Developed and enforced safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and maintaining a safe work environment.
Prepared paint primers to proper consistency with electric mixer and matched color choices for consumers.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers, resulting in cost savings without sacrificing quality or service.
Managed a team of painters, providing guidance, training, and feedback to ensure high-quality workmanship.
Assigned daily operational duties to team outlining day-to-day goals and priorities.
Maintained detailed records of all completed projects, including materials used, labor hours logged, and any unique challenges encountered during the process.
Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires that significantly shortened their learning curve while still ensuring consistent quality standards were met.
Troubleshot painting issues as they arose, quickly identifying root causes and implementing appropriate solutions.
Enhanced collaboration between painters by fostering open lines of communication within the team.
Conducted performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas for improvement and growth opportunities.
Processed new shipments and incoming inventory and checked vendor list for accurate inventory reporting.
Improved paint quality by implementing rigorous quality control measures and regular inspections.
Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
Structural Steel Painter
State of Calif.- Dept. Of Transportation
01.1983 - 01.1990
Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth rests.
Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Consistently met safety regulations while working on-site at both residential and commercial properties.
Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
Reduced project costs for clients by accurately estimating paint requirements and avoiding over-purchase.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alhambra High School
Martinez, CA
Management / Supervision
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
Skills
Project management
Safety protocols
Staff management
Team leadership
Computerized maintenance management system
Employee performance evaluation
Budget administration
Inventory replenishment
Professional and courteous
Hiring and training
MS office
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Supervised team of 120 staff members.
Resolved product issue through worksite inspections and testing new products.
Collaborated with other Caltrans Divisions in the development and construction of the new SFOBB
Oversite and Instructor for the Structural Steel Painter Apprenticeship program.
Certification
Structural Steel Painter Apprenticeship
Integrated Maintenance Management System Software Instructor
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