Dean Baires
Valley Village,CA
Summary
To provide quality service to the customers or companies for which I’ll be working with respect to them and their properties. Efficient Maintenance professional skilled in task delegation, maintenance scheduling and team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated over 5 years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Maintenance Manager
GHP Management
Valley Village, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Demonstrates care through the completion of daily repair and upkeep of the community, Responsible for the preparation of vacant units for occupancy, Maintain a thorough knowledge of GHP policies and community policies, including OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and company safety policies, Delivers a quality result to residents by ensuring that repairs are completed thoroughly, in a timely manner and as per supervisor’s instructions, Completes tasks related to basic plumbing, When staffing situation requires, completes unit painting projects to meet market ready requirements, Completes appliance repairs and services, Completes simple electrical tasks, Completes simple carpentry work, Demonstrates a high level of technical ability within the repair requirements of the community, Serves as Senior Maintenance Technician for the team and as such is responsible for completing more complex tasks, Mentor Maintenance Technicians and helps with their development and learning of new techniques and skills, Other duties as assigned, In the absence of the Maintenance Manager delegates and assigns tasks to the Service Technician and provides guidance on what work orders to complete, As instructed, supervises and evaluates Maintenance Technicians providing guidance where necessary in areas where improvement is necessary.
Handyman
DB Handyman
Los Angeles, CA
01.2000 - Current
- For 8 years I had been dedicating to renovate houses and apartments and for the last 12 years I have been working as a Handyman by my own also working with some interior designers, Real estate agents and property managers preparing houses and apartments for rent or sale, I had work through Home Advisor Platform, Networks platform and through Porch platform, Hanging Drywall and patching walls, Painting walls and ceiling, Installing appliances, Hanging TV in wall with hidden wires, Install hidden outlets behind tv and pictures, Running sound system wiring, Repipe cooper plumbing and ABS, steel pipe for gas line, Rewiring old electrical installations, installing light fixtures and changing location on running wiring for new fixtures, Install electrical fixtures (lights, outlets, sconces, fans, timers, landscaping lights, exhaust fans, dimers, 3-way switches, Install security move sensor lights, Repair and Renovate Bathrooms and kitchens (Tile, Plumbing, electrical, Framing), Repair and Replace water heater, Repair and replace Wall heaters, Install Baseboards, casing, crown molding, doors, lock, door jam, cabinets, Install Laminate and Engineering and prefinished hardwood floor, Unclog Plumbing, fixing broken main lines drains, Repair and replace Garbage disposal, Repair and install doors, Woodwork fixing cabinets and building custom shelf and built in cabinet.
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
- Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
- Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
- Repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
- Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
- Installed ceiling fans and lighting fixtures.
- Replaced broken light switches and outlets.
- Inspected roofs for damage due to weather or age related wear-and-tear.
- Installed kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Prioritized handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
Maintenance Supervisor
Able Services/ABM
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Respond to PM work orders/service requests, ensure that they are completed and marked complete in AppFolio, Handle resident relations with tact, diplomacy and courteous communications while maintaining discretion, Assist in maintaining community area appearance, Ensure repairs are completed on a timely basis, within 24-72 hours, Participate in inspections with Maintenance team as well as with Property Manager on a weekly basis or when necessary, Identify and correct hazardous property conditions
- During normal course of duty, look for needed maintenance and liability hazards and repair/report to Property Manager, Repair/replace appliances, Repair/replace plumbing systems, Repair/replace air conditioning/heating/electrical systems, Repair/replace any apartment material within scope of management responsibility, Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, appliances and units, Unit turns and work orders, Trouble-shoot: diagnose and correct minor air conditioning failures/heating failures and appliance failures, Repairs minor electrical problems (works with high voltage 110-220 volts), Repairs minor plumbing problems, Monitor inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies, Re-key locks/cut keys as necessary for MO and Evictions, Inspects the property for safety hazards, Prepare vacant apartments for move-in: Work with contractors to ensure timeline is adhered to as well as ensure units are ready for final inspection, Review the vacancy/unit turn reports to determine action(s) to be taken on units, Apply touch-up paint as needed to apartments and outside areas as needed, Ensure all repairs/replacements necessary for the apartment to be ready for move-in are completed, Ensure all trash from apartments is removed before, during and after shift
- Must perform all work in accordance with our established safety procedures, Protect against damage to the assets from inclement weather (tables, umbrellas, flags, banners, landscaping), Attends and participates in management and staff meetings as needed, Scheduling and Timesheet control for maintenance staff, Maintains cost per turn within budget & ensures make ready days are 7 days or less or as defined by Maintenance Manager (for renovation purposes.), Manages expenses closely and within budget, communicates any overages in advance, actively pursues expense savings, Collaborates with corporate departments, Complies with company, city and county standards (HDICLA, Health, Building and Safety, Fire, OSHA, HR, etc.).
Maintenance Supervisor
Polaris Property Management
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards, Perform maintenance of electrical systems (replace light bulbs and sockets, clean and repair circuit breaker panels etc.), Assist in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary, Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality, Inspect alarm systems (fire, protection) and schedule repairs when needed, Perform manual repairs when necessary (fix locks, replace windows etc.), Undertake activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide, Conduct general upkeep procedures (e.g., landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry etc.), Assist in budget preparation and ensure it is followed.
Education
Electrical Technician Residential I
TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF CENTRAL AMERICA (ITCA)
01.1995
Electrical Technician
FOREIGN SCHOOL IN EL SALVADOR
01.1993
Skills
- COMMUNICATION: I have always address to my clients and residents the needs in their projects or repairs that are unknown and or suggest the right way to perform it or the process needed to complete their repairs
- LEADERSHIP: I had been handling some home renovations managing my crew to success to perform my client’s needs with quality and in property management I had to manage vendors and technicians also always trying to innovate and finding new sources and ways to complete tasks in a better way, always trying to find sources for training in new appliances, tools and devices and sharing with the technicians
- Preventive Maintenance
- Deadline Management
- Materials Requisition
- Facilities Maintenance
- Employee Scheduling
- Team Leadership
- Equipment Inspection
- Contractor Oversight
- Safety Monitoring
- Budget Administration
- Safety Protocols
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Staff Management
- Employee Performance Assessment
References
Available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Assistant Maintenance Manager
GHP Management
05.2023 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Able Services/ABM
01.2021 - 04.2023
Maintenance Supervisor
Polaris Property Management
01.2018 - 01.2021
Handyman
DB Handyman
01.2000 - Current
Electrical Technician Residential I
TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF CENTRAL AMERICA (ITCA)
Electrical Technician
FOREIGN SCHOOL IN EL SALVADOR
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