Elizabeth Bisson
Brooklyn
Summary
Maintenance professional with solid background in facility management and operations. Known for improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime through effective maintenance practices. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Proficient in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Rogers Corporation
10.2023 - Current
- Oversaw a team of 10 maintenance technicians, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient completion of daily tasks
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment and machinery.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts for equipment repairs and maintenance services.
- Implemented an inventory management system to track spare parts and supplies.
- Coordinated with other departments such as production or engineering to plan scheduled shutdowns for major equipment repairs or upgrades
- Liaised with external contractors or service providers to coordinate specialized repairs or inspections as needed
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for maintenance technicians, providing feedback on strengths and areas for improvement while recognizing outstanding achievements
- Conducted interviews for new hires
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and processes within the maintenance department.
- Collected data for IATF audits
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
Maintenance Technician
Loos & Company
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure equipment reliability.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and extend service life.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and executed timely repairs for operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall productivity in maintenance tasks.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and maintenance procedures, fostering skill development.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
Maintenance Custodian
Pomfret Community School
04.2014 - 12.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across school facilities.
- Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools effectively.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with staff to develop efficient cleaning schedules and workflows.
- Trained new custodial staff on best practices for facility maintenance.
- Facilitated smooth operations for staff members by promptly addressing requests for maintenance support or repairs.
- Assisted in maintaining landscaping features surrounding the facility by trimming bushes, raking leaves or removing snow during winter months.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Trained and mentored custodial staff on best practices and equipment usage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parish Hill High School
Chaplin06-1990
Skills
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Facilities maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Problem Solving
- Root cause analysis
- Purchasing
- Payment processing
- Facilities life saving and security systems
Certification
OSHA 30
Scissor Lift Certification
Fork Lift Certification
Confined Space Certification
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Rogers Corporation
10.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Loos & Company
12.2021 - 10.2023
Maintenance Custodian
Pomfret Community School
04.2014 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Parish Hill High School