Eric Simpson
Monroe,North Carolina
Summary
Facilities maintenance professional with robust background in overseeing building operations, ensuring safety, and optimizing efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and scheduling. Known for reliability, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Developed comprehensive skill set in fast-paced facilities environment, including team leadership and project management. Excel in coordinating maintenance schedules and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging organizational and problem-solving skills to drive success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Union County Facilities & Fleet Management
Monroe, NC
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors to ensure high-quality services at competitive prices, optimizing budget utilization.
- Acted as a key liaison between the maintenance department, upper management, and building occupants – ensuring clear communication of expectations and priorities.
- Created detailed reports on facility conditions, enabling informed decision-making for management regarding upgrades or repairs.
- Managed a team of skilled technicians for timely completion of repair tasks, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Promoted positive employee morale by fostering an inclusive work environment and addressing workplace issues promptly.
- Established strong relationships with building occupants through transparent communication and prompt issue resolution, enhancing tenant satisfaction.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly to identify areas for growth or improvement; provided constructive feedback accordingly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams during organizational changes or relocations, supporting seamless transitions within facilities.
- Supervised capital improvement projects from initiation through completion; ensured stakeholder expectations were met.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations through diligent record keeping and coordination with regulatory authorities.
- Improved facility safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing maintenance issues promptly.
- Oversaw facility renovations and expansions projects from inception to completion, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
- Managed staff of eight, created work schedules, distributed assignments, and supervised day-to-day operations.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Managed complex permit processes for construction projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and codes.
- Established strong working relationships with Directors across various departments to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure high-quality services at competitive prices, contributing to overall project success.
- Oversaw contract negotiations with external service providers, ensuring favorable terms that aligned with project objectives and budgets.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Coordinated with cleaning and janitorial services to keep facility clean and presentable for occupants.
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
- Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Developed and implemented project plans to ensure successful execution.
- Sourced, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Electrician
Union County Facilities Management
Monroe, North Carolina
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Perform preventative maintenance work orders on all electrical work in Union County Buildings
- Replace ballast and light bulbs
- Use scissor and boom lifts to maintain and repair wall pack lights and parking lot pole lights
- Replace switches and receptacles
- Run dedicated electrical circuits for necessary equipment
- Run and bend EMT conduit
- Pull wire
- Maintain a safe work environment for employees
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
- Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations
- Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
- Replace and clean electrical or electronic components
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
- Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
- Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
- Maintain backup generators, such as performing weekly and monthly test/inspections, making any small repairs as needed, and contacting/scheduling the generator contractor for large repairs and yearly service/inspections
- Adjust and program ATS timers for auto exercise times
- Work with Thyssen Krupp on all County elevators, point of contact for Thyssen Krupp to schedule service and repairs on elevators
- Keep a routine check on the operation of the elevators, test elevator emergency phone lines and make repairs as needed
- Maintain camera systems throughout the county such as making any repairs, replacing/adding cameras, programming cameras, repairing issues in the DVR systems, performing firmware updates on cameras and DVR’s, installing new subscriptions in the DVR’s
- Maintain all fire alarm systems throughout the County such as pulling network cable to communication dialers and putting them on the network, programming communication dialers, putting systems on/off test for service or repairs, replace batteries in all panels and NAC panels, replace smoke detectors and pull stations, communicate with Johnson Controls to schedule yearly test/repairs
- Maintain access control systems in County buildings
- Repair/replace badge readers, trouble shoot issues with REX devices, door contacts/releases
- Communicate with Johnson Controls to schedule times to come out and make repairs
- Maintain Burglar systems in all County buildings
- Put systems on/off test, pull network cable to put communicators on the network, program communicators, replace/repair door contacts, silent call buttons, keypads, add/remove users from system, replace batteries in all systems
- Find electrical issues in all buildings and figure out a way to make the electrical systems more user friendly for myself and staff, determine the size of the project and time it will take to complete and decide if these repairs/upgrades should be performed in house or by a contractor, meet with contractors to walk them through the scope of work and get quotes from them, order/purchase all materials needed to do the job
- Stay on top of contractors to make sure the job is being done neat and correctly per County standards
Electrician
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, North Carolina
12.2014 - 05.2018
- Perform preventative maintenance work orders on all electrical work in schools
- Replace ballast and light bulbs
- Replace transformers and panels
- Maintain and repair commercial kitchen equipment
- Use scissor and boom lifts to maintain and repair wall pack lights and high bay gym lights
- Replace switches and receptacles
- Run dedicated electrical circuits for necessary equipment
- Run and bend EMT conduit
- Pull wire
- Maintain a safe work environment for students, and staff
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
- Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations
- Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
- Replace and clean electrical or electronic components
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
- Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
- Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery found in cafeterias, and kitchens
- Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment
- Inspect drives, motors, and belts, or perform other maintenance actions
- Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components
- Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products
- Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created
Electrician
Hinson Electric INC
Monroe, North Carolina
10.2008 - 12.2014
- 1st year Helper
- 2nd-3rd year lead mechanic
- 4th-6th year Foreman
- Supervise a crew of employees, plan day to day operations, work with general contractors and inspectors
- Measure distances from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work
- Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools
- Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools
- Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
- Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as ammeters, or test lamps
- Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
- Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors
- Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment
- Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
- Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications
- Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects
Supervisor
Simpson's Landscape Maintenance
Indian Trail, North Carolina
05.2006 - 10.2008
- Supervise a crew of employees
- Plan and schedule day to day operations
- Manage employee's hours
- Maintain landscape equipment
- Measure and quote potential jobs
Education
High School Diploma -
Piedmont High
Monroe, North Carolina06.2008
Skills
- Being a competent leader
- Managing employees
- Reading Blueprints
- Working with little to no supervision
- Electrical systems
- Project leadership
- Staff supervision
- Space planning
- Decision-making
- Project scheduling
- Procurement processes
- Construction management
- Operations oversight
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Union County Facilities & Fleet Management
04.2022 - Current
Electrician
Union County Facilities Management
05.2018 - 04.2022
Electrician
Union County Public Schools
12.2014 - 05.2018
Electrician
Hinson Electric INC
10.2008 - 12.2014
Supervisor
Simpson's Landscape Maintenance
05.2006 - 10.2008
High School Diploma -
Piedmont High