Gary Brown
Redding,CA
Summary
Skilled in completing high-quality work and supporting daily operational needs for facilities. Successful at managing building updates and overseeing contractors handling special work.
20 plus years in residential and commercial plumbing experience.
Dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician with 10 years of hands-on experience in a multi-unit facility maintenance capacity.
Dedicated to maintaining efficient building systems and minimizing downtime during repairs. Exceptional work ethic with excellent mechanical knowledge, problem-solving skills and project management abilities.
Capable maintenance professional well-versed in facilities management. Knowledgeable in plumbing, carpentry and electrical systems operations. Safety-driven, industrious and bringing top-notch skills in communication and team leadership. Hands-on, relationship-building Construction Specialist with over 20 years of experience managing a variety of design-build commercial construction teams and projects while creating effective communication between personnel, general/sub contractors, suppliers, design teams, local code officials and management.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Construction Supervisor I
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Redding, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Supervised crew to facilitate top quality and achievement of project milestones.
- Inspected daily construction to determine project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Created weekly schedules and daily workflows to support adequate project coverage.
- Mentored field personnel in executing tasks to complete projects on time and under budget.
- Reviewed contractor personnel activities against quality standards.
- Spearheaded full-cycle construction processes, including quality assurance, as-built drawing creation, scope submissions, change requests and orders, architect supplemental instructions, closeouts and punch lists.
- Confirmed project compliance, reviewing contractor scope, materials and pricing take-off for competitive bidding.
Supervisor of Building Trades
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Redding, CA
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Coordinate and supervise a crew of carpenters, electricians and stationary engineers engaged in repair, maintenance and construction work at Cal Fire Facilities.
- Act as Job Site Supervisor for construction projects. Layout, assign and review work.
- Acquire material bids. Document and procure all materials required for project to ensure timelines are followed and maintained.
- Ensure all employees have the correct material, equipment, safety gear, tools and are following all safety codes, rules and safety practices the job.
- Communicate daily with supervisors to update status of projects.
Facilities Supervisor
City Of Redding
Redding, CA
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Adhere to budget to complete regular repairs and maintenance work, as well as handle special facility needs
- Manage a team of highly skilled maintenance personnel
- Provide input to the selection of qualified contractors, scheduled all work and oversaw daily activities
- Manage internal and external teams handling projects
- Offer input during the planning of special building events
- Inspect completed work to assess quality and identify skill or ability issues
- Establish and enforce clear safety policies to protect workers from injury
- Schedule fire alarm and fire suppression system testing
- Support the capital projects bidding process by reviewing proposals and quotes
- Act as Project Manager for facilities projects
- Manage janitorial, pest control, carpet cleaning, HVAC contracts etc
Building And Facilities Mechanic II
City Of Redding
Redding, CA
08.2008 - 09.2018
- Diagnosed and repaired building maintenance issues
- Specialized in plumbing systems, completing thorough inspections and skilled repairs
- Cut, fit, and welded metal components, including plate, structural shapes, gates, fences and barriers for vandalism prevention
- Electrical and lighting repairs
- LED upgrades
- Painted walls, ceilings, trim and doors and replaced fixtures to update building appearance
- Repaired or installed door hardware and locks
- Completed carpentry work including framing and finish work
- Renovated various structures under tight timelines and on strict budgets
- Supervised team of skilled workers to ensure quality, compliance and safety
- Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment
- Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions
- Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards
- Managed subcontractors for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, flooring and painting projects
- Attended all safety training offered by employer to improve overall knowledge of safety measures and recognize areas requiring improvement including OSHA 30 for supervisors
Plumbing Contractor
MCM Plumbing (Partner)
Redding, CA
02.1990 - 08.2008
- Prepared project bids, including parts, labor and equipment needed for each project
- Designed and installed plumbing systems in new residential and commercial projects
- Ordered supplies and controlled inventory to maintain budget constraints
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects
- Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance and achieve daily performance objectives
- Communicated and coordinated with General contractors and homeowners
Skills
- Staff Leadership and Direction
- Trades oversight
- Contactor oversight
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Expertise in plumbing
- Expertise in welding and metal fabrication
- Carpentry
- Electrical systems knowledge
- Proficiency with mechanical and power tools
- Organizational strengths
- Timely project completion
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Computer literate
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- OSHA regulatory compliance
- Team player
- Consistent work history
- Solid independent worker
- Strong work ethic
- Accurate measurements and estimates
- Expenses management
Timeline
Direct Construction Supervisor I
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
04.2023 - Current
Supervisor of Building Trades
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
02.2020 - 04.2023
Facilities Supervisor
City Of Redding
09.2018 - 02.2020
Building And Facilities Mechanic II
City Of Redding
08.2008 - 09.2018
Plumbing Contractor
MCM Plumbing (Partner)
02.1990 - 08.2008
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