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Gary Bowser Jr

Leechburg,PA

Summary

Maintenance Coordinator/Director with 10 years of experience responsible for the daily planning, organizing, and directing the general operating maintenance, repairs, including housekeeping of the community and it’s physical plant. Genuine passion serving the senior communities. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Coordinator

Sunrise Senior Living
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the general operating maintenance, repair, and housekeeping of the community and it’s physical plant
  • Tracked maintenance activity using TELs software to confirm compliance with industry requirements
  • Using TELs to complete maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs
  • Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs
  • Conduct monthly fire drills and trainings for staff members as needed
  • Meet with vendors and contractors and be the contact person for all Capex projects done on site
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity
  • Conducted all Fire Safety training, and vehicle inspections for new employees including annual trainings
  • Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety
  • Supervised and conducted the monthly Be Safe Committee.

Maintenance Director

Armstrong Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Kittanning, PA
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the general operating maintenance, repair of the community and it’s physical plant
  • Worked frequently with mechanical, boilers, and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs
  • Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity
  • Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety
  • Supervised and conducted the monthly Safety Committee.

Manager of Maintenance Services

Vincentian Collaborative System
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2021 - 11.2021

Manager of Maintenance Services for Vincentian Villa, Convent, Daycare, VCS, and Terrace Place.

In the short time I worked hands on with my team to successfully reduced the backlog of work orders from 174 overdue and/or incomplete down to 24.

I covered shifts for staffing shortages, made sure the snow equipment was ready, and vehicles were inspected, oil changed, and repaired.

Tracked maintenance activity and resident requests using Worxhub software

to confirm compliance with industry requirements.

Electrician's Helper

Penn Mag Inc
Adrian, PA
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Worked with a Electrical Engineer and alone with processes and assignment utilizing schematic diagrams
  • Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge
  • Helped complete system installations, digging trenches to install conduit to pull high voltage wiring
  • Learned to expertly use hand and power equipment for hoisting, drilling, and heavy equipment front end loaders.

Maintenance Coordinator

Sunrise Senior Living
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2012 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the general operating maintenance, repair, and housekeeping of the community and it’s physical plant
  • Tracked maintenance activity using TELs software to confirm compliance with industry requirements
  • Using TELs to complete maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs
  • Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity
  • Conducted all Fire Safety training, and vehicle inspections for new employees including annual trainings
  • Meet with vendors and contractors and be the contact person for all Capex projects done on site
  • Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety
  • Supervised and conducted the monthly Be Safe Committee.

Education

High school diploma - undefined

Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
July 1989

Skills

  • Facility Maintenance
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Work Order Management
  • Hand and power tools
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Maintaining facilities
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Facility Repairs

Certification

Fire Safety Certification EPA 608 Level 1 CDL A Pa Act 34 November 2021 to November 2026 Criminal Backround

Timeline

Maintenance Coordinator

Sunrise Senior Living
12.2022 - Current

Maintenance Director

Armstrong Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
11.2021 - 12.2022

Manager of Maintenance Services

Vincentian Collaborative System
09.2021 - 11.2021

Electrician's Helper

Penn Mag Inc
12.2020 - 08.2021

Maintenance Coordinator

Sunrise Senior Living
09.2012 - 12.2020

High school diploma - undefined

Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
Gary Bowser Jr