Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Short Courses
Community Service
Hobbies and Interests
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EMMANUEL ETONAM YAW CALEB

Maintenance Technician
Cherry Hill,NJ

Summary

Results-driven professional with over 22 years of cross-functional expertise in estate management and facility maintenance services. Proven success in enhancing client satisfaction and achieving organizational goals through a collaborative approach and dedication to excellence. Proactive leader committed to optimizing complex facility operations while upholding the highest standards of service. Passion for continuous improvement drives meaningful contributions to team success and overall organizational growth. Professional maintenance leader with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety procedures. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in managing maintenance schedules, training staff, and ensuring operational efficiency. Diligent Estate Manager with proven track record in maintaining and improving facility operations. Demonstrated success in troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues, ensuring optimal performance of equipment and systems. Skilled in team leadership and preventive maintenance planning. Diligent Estate Manager with proven track record in maintaining and improving facility operations. Skilled in team leadership and preventive maintenance planning. Knowledgeable Property Manager with solid history of managing teams and driving operational success. Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision-making. Experienced with managing and overseeing facility maintenance operations. Track record of leading maintenance teams and implementing effective maintenance strategies.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Manager

ICGC Good News -Temple
03.2015 - Current
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.

Estate Manager

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2025
  • Oversee and manage all staff accommodation issues, ensuring smooth allocation and addressing any concerns efficiently.
  • Serve as the Technical Adviser to the KBTH Accommodation Committee, providing expert guidance on matters related to housing policies, maintenance, and facility upgrades.
  • Regularly update the Director of General Services on all accommodation-related matters concerning staff.
  • Report to the Chairman of the Accommodation Committee on the status of staff accommodations, ensuring transparency and proactive communication.
  • Maintained utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive information related to clients'' personal lives or business matters.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors and contractors, resulting in improved service quality for the estate.
  • Provide critical support in the maintenance and renovation of residential buildings within the hospital, ensuring high standards of living for staff.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the estate, maintaining a well-organized environment conducive to comfort and productivity.
  • Conducted regular property inspections, identifying potential issues and arranging appropriate solutions promptly.

Maintenance Supervisor - Physiotherapy

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Coordination of general engineering activities between the physiotherapy department and the engineering department to ensure compliance with institutional standards.
  • Conduct routine inspection to ensure continuous performance of the facilities to guarantee smooth operations.
  • Ensure routine maintenance of infrastructures to avoid operation interruptions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings with proactive communication, addressing concerns promptly, and seeking feedback for improvements.
  • Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs.
  • Adhered to overall company business goals, meeting prescribed completion deadlines of projects.
  • Collaborated closely with sales teams to develop customized solutions that met client needs while driving revenue growth.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through regular audits of systems, processes, and documentation efforts.
  • Delivered cost savings by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors, lowering material expenses without sacrificing quality.
  • Mentored junior engineers in best practices and provided ongoing guidance on professional development opportunities.

Engineer - Dept. of Medicine and Therapy

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2025
  • Liaise between the Head of Medicine and Therapeutics Department and the Director of General Services, ensuring effective communication and resolution of operational issues.
  • Oversee all general engineering matters within the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, ensuring compliance with institutional standards.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities between the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics and other sub-units within General Services, as well as external contractors, to ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Department and the Administrator’s Office to prepare the annual budget, ensuring that all financial allocations meet the operational needs of the department.

Head of Estate/Maintenance Unit

Catholic Hospital Battor
10.2011 - 01.2019

Head of Estate Department

St. Dominic Hospital
03.2003 - 09.2011
  • Supervised general construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Developed and submitted proposals to institutions for training maintenance staff and management on best practices in facility management.
  • Designed and oversaw landscaping projects to enhance both functionality and aesthetics functionalities of the hospital and client environments.
  • Managed janitorial services, ensuring high cleanliness standards, and coordinated the supply of general goods and services to optimize operational efficiency.

Head of Estate/Store Keeper

St. Dominic Hospital
03.2003 - 01.2004
  • Handle requisitions from various cost centres, ensuring timely and accurate processing of requests for supplies and materials.
  • Oversee daily ward issues, ensuring that wards are well-stocked and that essential supplies are available to medical staff when needed.
  • Manage the ordering process for procurement, liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods while adhering to the hospital's procurement policies.
  • Conduct regular stock-taking exercises and ensure replenishment of stock as needed, maintaining optimal inventory levels to support hospital operations.
  • Cross-check invoices with newly received stock, ensuring accurate billing and delivery according to orders placed.

Construction Dept.

Ghana Consolidated Diamonds Limited Akwatia
07.2002 - 12.2002
  • Assisted Supervisors to undertake estimates on dilapidated Structures for rental.

National Service Personnel - Human Resources Dep.

Ghana Consolidated Diamonds Limited Akwatia
12.2001 - 06.2002
  • Supervised contractors during various projects, ensuring adherence to quality and timelines.
  • Conducted inspections of work carried out by contractors to verify compliance with standards.
  • Managed inventory records and reported directly to the Head of Department, ensuring accurate tracking of materials and resources.

Industrial Attachment - Campmaster Dept.

01.1999 - 12.2000
  • Assisted the foreman to supervise the casual staff.
  • Inspected the works of the contractors and reported to the works foreman.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Project Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
12.2027

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Project Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
11.2021

Master of Science (MSc) - Project Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Management Studies

Central University Accra Ghana
06.2016

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Estate Management

Kumasi Technical University
12.2001

Skills

  • Coordinated maintenance schedules
  • Team coordination
  • Facility upkeep
  • Accurate maintenance record-keeping
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team supervision
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Troubleshooting
  • Work order management
  • Safety compliance
  • Schedule management

Materials and labor costing

Maintenance scheduling

Painting techniques

Employee performance assessment

Outside contractor oversight

Vendor coordination

Supply coordination

Adaptability and flexibility

Job prioritizing

Corrective action implementation

Compliance enforcement

Safety protocols

Employee performance evaluation

Contractor coordination

Worker training

Risk assessment

Work area inspection

Visual inspection

Performance monitoring

Supply requisition

Work order processing

Employee safety training

Maintenance planning

Electrical systems

Dependable and consistent

Skilled maintenance and repair

Languages

English
Professional Working
Ewe
Native or Bilingual
Twi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor - Physiotherapy

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
01.2025 - 06.2025

Engineer - Dept. of Medicine and Therapy

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2025

Estate Manager

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2025

Property Manager

ICGC Good News -Temple
03.2015 - Current

Head of Estate/Maintenance Unit

Catholic Hospital Battor
10.2011 - 01.2019

Head of Estate Department

St. Dominic Hospital
03.2003 - 09.2011

Head of Estate/Store Keeper

St. Dominic Hospital
03.2003 - 01.2004

Construction Dept.

Ghana Consolidated Diamonds Limited Akwatia
07.2002 - 12.2002

National Service Personnel - Human Resources Dep.

Ghana Consolidated Diamonds Limited Akwatia
12.2001 - 06.2002

Industrial Attachment - Campmaster Dept.

01.1999 - 12.2000

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Project Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

Master of Science (MSc) - Project Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

Bachelor of Science - Management Studies

Central University Accra Ghana

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Estate Management

Kumasi Technical University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Project Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

Short Courses

  • People in Construction (W123) and Safety, Health and Well-being in Construction (W0990), Department of Construction and Technology Management, KNUST, 2024-10-09
  • 1st International conference on Environment, Social, Governance and Sustainable development of Africa, KNUST, 2024-03-26
  • Certificate course in Project Management, Central Professional Institute in collaboration with Central University College, 2010-01-01
  • Project Management Professional Training, Central Professional Institute in collaboration with Central University College, 2010-01-01
  • Advanced Executive Certificate course in Real Estate and Property Management, African Center for capacity Building, 2011-01-01
  • Advanced Executive Certificate course in Secretaryship and Management Studies, African Center for capacity Building, 2011-01-01
  • Training Course on Health Facility Maintenance, Eastern Regional Directorate of Ghana Health Service, 2003-01-01

Community Service

  • Minister, ICGC Aveyime - Battor Assembly, 2012-06-01, 2019-01-31
  • Course Representative, Central University Management Student, 2012-01-01, 2016-12-31
  • Member, Internal Peer Review Committee - Catholic Hospital, 2012-01-01, 2018-12-31
  • Lead, Level 200 Central University Business Weekend School Student, 2014-09-01, 2014-09-30
  • Team member, Strategic Plan Committee - Catholic Hospital, 2012-01-01, 2012-12-31
  • Member, Quality Assurance Team - Catholic Hospital, 2012-01-01, 2019-12-31
  • Secretary, Housing Committee - St. Dominic Hospital, 2004-01-01, 2011-12-31
  • Secretary, Internal Road Construction Committee - St. Dominic Hospital, 2004-01-01, 2004-12-31
  • Project Manager, Construction of a 14-unit Transit quarters - St. Dominic Hospital, 2005-01-01, 2006-12-31
  • Project Manager, 20 Acre Teak Plantation - St. Dominic Hospital, 2010-01-01, 2010-12-31
  • Head of Department, St. Dominic Hospital, 2003-01-01, 2012-12-31
  • Prayer Secretary, Kumasi Polytechnic Christian Fellowship (KPCF), 1999-01-01, 2000-12-31
  • Vice President, Kumasi Polytechnic Christian Fellowship (KPCF), 2000-01-01, 2001-12-31
  • Class Prefect, Pope John Senior High School, 1993-01-01, 1995-12-31

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening to music
  • Reading
  • Assisting the under privileged ones
  • Love flowers and maintenance of natural environment
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