George Thomas Barnes
Boise,ID
Summary
Dedicated professional in plant operations and facilities management specializing in healthcare environments. Expertise in maintaining safety standards, managing preventive maintenance programs, and coordinating facility inspections ensures optimal operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operations / Facilities Maintenance Technician
Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on facility equipment, building systems, and utility infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building maintenance issues.
- Conduct routine inspections of the physical plant, grounds, and equipment to maintain operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained work orders, inspection reports, preventive maintenance schedules, and regulatory documentation to support operational integrity.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, Environment of Care, and Life Safety requirements to uphold safety standards.
- Support hospital safety, security, infection control, emergency preparedness, and risk management initiatives.
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and hospital leadership on maintenance, renovation, and facility improvement projects.
Construction Maintenance Supervisor / Equipment Operator
Tradesmen Staffing / WorkSteer (Contract Assignments)
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Supervised construction, maintenance, and facility improvement projects across multiple job sites.
- Coordinated daily operations, workforce assignments, project schedules, and safety compliance to ensure project efficiency and effectiveness.
- Operated heavy equipment and construction machinery safely and efficiently.
- Conducted site inspections to identify and address maintenance, safety, and operational concerns, enhancing overall site safety and functionality.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety standards and company policies.
- Collaborated with contractors, project managers, and skilled trades personnel to complete projects on time and within scope.
- Trained employees on equipment operation, safety procedures, and job-site expectations to promote safe and proficient work practices.
- Assisted with building maintenance, repairs, infrastructure improvements, and facility upgrades.
Education
Business Marketing
Idaho State University
Associate Degree -
Cerritos College
High School Diploma -
Calvary Chapel High School
Skills
- Healthcare Facility Operations
- Plant Operations Management
- Regulatory compliance
- CMS & OSHA Compliance
- TJC readiness
- Life Safety Standards
- Utility management
- HVAC systems
- Facility Inspections
- Construction support
- Vendor coordination
- Problem solving
- Care compliance
Certification
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention), BLS (Basic Life Support)
Timeline
Plant Operations / Facilities Maintenance Technician
Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Construction Maintenance Supervisor / Equipment Operator
Tradesmen Staffing / WorkSteer (Contract Assignments)
01.2013 - 01.2019
Business Marketing
Idaho State University
Associate Degree -
Cerritos College
High School Diploma -
Calvary Chapel High School