David Gratz
Levittown,PA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with years of construction and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies mechanical acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner
Gratz Property Maintenance
Levittown, Pennsylvania
06.2001 - Current
- Managed daily operations of property maintenance services
- Supervised multiple maintenance and renovation crews
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for property maintenance tasks and renovation projects
- Design and execute all manor of residential renovations.
- Complete estimates and budgets for projects ranging from $100 to $100,000.
- Coordinate with local authorities on permits and variances.
- Perform all manor of emergency residential repairs
- Trained new employees on safety and efficiency.
- Trained employees on new skills and competency.
- Developed and implemented maintenance protocols to enhance service efficiency.
- Trained new employees on company procedures and safety standards in property care.
- Oversaw customer inquiries and resolved issues related to property services promptly.
- Maintained inventory of tools and supplies necessary for maintenance operations.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Private real estate investor
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Coordinated repair schedules to ensure timely completion of essential maintenance work.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential issues and recommend solutions.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies for efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with contractors for specialized repairs and renovations as needed.
- Addressed tenant concerns regarding property maintenance in a timely manner.
- Ordered necessary parts for repairs and installations.
- Repaired clogged drains and leaking pipes to maintain plumbing systems.
- Oversaw technicians and delegated duties.
- Monitored work order completion and worked with other team members on complex projects.
- Operated scissor lifts and man lifts for maintenance actions on overhead vapor lighting.
- Created and assigned work orders, delegated tasks, and supervised work.
Lead Carpenter
Capstone llc
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Supervised carpentry projects from planning to completion.
- Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and requirements.
- Trained and mentored junior carpenters on best practices and techniques.
- Maintain real estate portfolio of 126 units, from routine inspections to complete renovations.
- Built crew of 8 to accomplish the scope of work required, including licensed plumber and electrician
Installation tech
Queen's cable
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Installed audio/video, alarm, cctv and home automation systems for residential and commercial clients.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting of audio/video systems
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
Education
G.E.D.
Norristown, PASkills
- Property maintenance
- Project management
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Audio video system design and install
- Doors
- Windows
- Decks
- Drywall and painting
- Power washing
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Custom built in cabinetry
- Woodworking
- Furniture making
- Scheduling coordination
- Emergency repairs
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Small business operations
- Crisis management
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Technician
Private real estate investor
01.2016 - 01.2024
Lead Carpenter
Capstone llc
01.2014 - 01.2020
Installation tech
Queen's cable
01.2003 - 01.2007
Owner
Gratz Property Maintenance
06.2001 - Current
G.E.D.