Ernesto Lara
Tucson
Summary
Strategic Facilities Management Leader with experience overseeing healthcare and technical operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, infection control protocols, and regulatory requirements. Implementing corrective actions, and driving operational efficiency across complex environments. Recognized for communication, problem-solving, and collaborative leadership that fosters accountability and organizational growth. Adept at aligning facility operations with long-term strategic goals, optimizing resources, and mentoring teams to deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager
Banner University Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Managed project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resource allocation.
- Executed process improvements that resulted in increased productivity across departments.
- Facilitated training sessions to promote best practices and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives.
- Successfully managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- successfully participated in and passed joint commission survey, ensuring compliance with healthcare facility standards and regulations.
- Conduct compliance audits across hospital and six off-site facilities.
- Documented Findings, initiated corrective action plans, and ensured alignment with state and federal regulatory standards.
Senior plumber
Banner Health
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Filled pipes and plumbing fixtures with water or air and observed pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
- Replaced washers in leaky faucets, mended burst pipes and opened clogged drains to repair and maintain plumbing.
- Fixed showers, toilets and related plumbing fixtures.
- Maintained current knowledge of state regulations impacting plumbing work.
- Located and marked position of pipe installations, connections and passage holes using measuring instruments.
- Operated various hand and power tools to install pipe assemblies, fittings and valves.
- Inspected completed work to verify compliance with engineering specifications and local building codes.
General Maintenance Technician/ Plumber
Tucson Airport Authority
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Reviewed instructions and diagrams to properly inspect, install and maintain equipment and systems.
- Measured, cut and fitted drywall sheets for wall and ceiling installation.
- Organized and maintained tool and equipment inventory.
- Responded to emergency calls and handled unscheduled repairs.
- Promoted workplace safety and followed OSHA protocols.
- Kept detailed maintenance records following company and regulatory requirements.
- Completed daily inspection and maintenance checklists.
- Kept buildings clean and well-maintained for everyday use.
- Troubleshot and repaired issues to quickly restore service.
Plumber
University of Arizona
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Tested, troubleshot, and repaired indoor piping and fixtures such as faucets.
- Met safety standards by completing plumbing work in compliance with city, state, and federal plumbing codes.
- Assembled, installed, and repaired building plumbing systems up to [Number] square feet.
- Left customers with attractive spaces by repairing any damages, cleaning work sites, and using carpentry skills to keep installations neat.
- Resolved emergency issues such as pinhole leaks and frozen pipes for customers.
- Educated customers on how to reduce figure issues and improve system efficiency.
- Assembled solid, secure, and well-performing piping systems for diverse customer needs.
Plumber's Apprentice
University of Arizona
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Shadowed qualified plumbers to learn advanced skills and related code requirements.
- Assisted plumber with site operations by organizing tools, supplies, and equipment.
- Left customers with attractive spaces by repairing any damages, cleaning work sites, and using carpentry skills to keep installations neat.
- Tested, troubleshot, and repaired indoor piping and fixtures such as faucets.
- Customized techniques based on materials used, including PVC, copper, and PEX piping.
- Resolved emergency issues such as pinhole leaks and frozen pipes for customers.
- Completed efficient plumbing systems installations for new constructions and renovations.
Education
High school diploma -
Alta vista highschool
Tucson, AZ05.2007
Associate of Science - Journeyman Plumber Certification
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ09-2016
Skills
- Multitasking
- Reliable
- Complex problem-solving
- Coordination
- Relationship building
- Schedule management
- Analytical thinking
- Strong communication
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance and safety audits
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Manager
Banner University Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Senior plumber
Banner Health
09.2022 - 10.2023
General Maintenance Technician/ Plumber
Tucson Airport Authority
06.2022 - 09.2022
Plumber
University of Arizona
08.2016 - 06.2022
Plumber's Apprentice
University of Arizona
08.2012 - 08.2016
High school diploma -
Alta vista highschool
Associate of Science - Journeyman Plumber Certification
Pima Community College