Gerald Bocchino
Stoneham,CO
Summary
Dynamic facilities management professional with extensive experience overseeing maintenance, operations, and safety protocols. Proven success in optimizing facility performance while ensuring strict regulatory compliance. Recognized for strong leadership in project management, budget oversight, and strategic planning, effectively driving teams to meet and exceed organizational goals. Adaptable and resourceful problem solver, skilled at navigating changing demands to deliver exceptional results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Director
Flour Bakery+Cafe / Myers+Chang Restaurant
11.2013 - Current
- Director of Facilities for 14 locations including 11 Bakery/Cafe's, one full service Restaurant, 24hr Commissary, and Shipping Location throughout the Boston and Cambridge area.
- Negotiate and implement service contracts with Restaurant Service Vendors, HVAC/R, Grease Traps, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Suppression, Hood Cleaners, Ejector Pumps, etc.
- Managing over 35 vendors.
- Direct liaison to construction for new locations.
- Maintain robust preventive maintenance schedules to optimize equipment and infrastructure lifespan.
- Evaluate vendor performance and ensure expectations are consistently met.
- Create and implement maintenance schedules, optimizing efficiency of building systems, Restaurant Hot Equipment, HVAC, Refrigeration, Fire Suppression Systems, Electrical, Plumbing, Grease Traps
- CMMS Administrator
- Direct manager of Facilities Team.
- Training location managers in facilities operations and safety procedures.
- Capital improvements and budgeting.
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute facility improvement projects, enhancing operational functionality.
- Design specialty equipment for metal fabrication.
- Routinely engage with location, property management teams, and/or landlords.
- In-house restaurant equipment repairs when applicable.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with health standards and industry best practices.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by addressing facility-related issues promptly and effectively.
- Manage facilities staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure optimal productivity.
- Maintain accurate records of all facilities assets and ensured proper documentation of maintenance activities.
- Oversee construction projects from initial planning stages through completion, ensuring timelines and budgets were met.
- Optimized space utilization through strategic planning, reorganization, and efficient layout designs.
Facilities Manager / Carpenter
BALLY TOTAL FITNESS
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Responsible for all new construction, interior and exterior renovations in the Boston Metro Territory.
- Meeting weekly with the Regional manager to conduct facility inspections, prioritize repairs, discuss cost effective strategies, ensure safety codes, and discuss remodeling design concepts.
- Worked closely with Location General Managers and Personal Training Directors to discuss the needs of each facility to increase revenue.
- Coordinated with local city officials to maintain health and safety codes.
- Created and implemented equipment maintenance schedules.
- Trained new employees in operations and repair procedures.
- Managed vendor relationships for outsourced projects When needed.
- Responsible for hiring and working closely with electrical and plumbing sub-contractors as needed.
- Installed and updated computer and kiosk systems throughout specified locations.
- Certified as a Pool and Spa operator.
- Maintained sanitizing chemical balances, rebuilt pumps, replaced up to 20hp motors, rebuilt filters, repaired or replaced pool and sauna heating units.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.
Sole Proprietor
JB CONTRACTING
01.1998 - 01.2011
- Performed Interior and exterior home remodeling on small to intermediate jobs requiring one to four man teams.
- Generated estimates and proposals for clients based on their construction needs.
- Maintained a high level of customer service.
- Worked closely with clients on design concepts ranging from kitchen and bath remodeling to finished living areas, basements, and decks.
- Specialized in interior finish work including frame to finish carpentry, insulation, drywall, painting, flooring, tiling, as well as finish electrical and finish plumbing.
- Managed sub-contractors as needed.
Construction Manager - Contract Position
SAUGUS CABLE TELEVISION
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Coordinated with the Station Director and Board Members to redesign and remodel the High School television station studio and offices.
- Built new stage and remodeled controls room.
- Supervised and directed HVAC and Electrical contractors.
- Performed quality control inspections.
Printing Press Operator
FINANCIAL GRAPHIC SERVICE
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Operated two to eight unit printing presses and performed scheduled calibrations.
- Repaired and rebuilt various machine components such as but not limited to ink roller units, water systems, ink fountain assemblies, roller bearings, and gears.
- Managed warehouse, handled receiving, inventory, loaded and offloaded trucks as needed.
Printing Press Operator
ARLINGTON LITHOGRAPH
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Operated two-color printing presses for a small family owned business.
- Conducted custom ink color matches to customer specifications.
- Assisted Pressroom Foreman to maintain completion of work orders and performed scheduled maintenance on machinery.
General Manager - Contract Position
Community Resources for Justice
01.2004 - 01.2004
- General Manager of Property Maintenance Resources. A subsidiary of Community Resources for Justice.
- Goal- Create an internal maintenance and remodeling department, recruit qualified individuals within the CRJ programs. This served to maintain properties without the need to outsource, but also to teach trade skills to the program residents.
- Maintained twenty six properties owned by CRJ.
- Worked with the Board of Directors to adhere to the business plan, which included leasing a building for the subsidiary’s headquarters, purchasing service vehicles, setting up classrooms, stock inventory of material, trained participants of various trades, implemented repairs and remodeling projects throughout locations.
- Oversaw team performance, mentoring staff to maximize productivity.
- Coordinated training programs, fostering skill development among maintenance personnel.
Skills
- Strategic vendor negotiation
- Routine equipment upkeep
- Project oversight
- Project management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building operations
- Repairs and maintenance
- Work order coordination
- Equipment set up
- Vendor relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Leadership skills
- Strategic issue analysis
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Effective troubleshooting skills
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Facilities Director
Flour Bakery+Cafe / Myers+Chang Restaurant
11.2013 - Current
Facilities Manager / Carpenter
BALLY TOTAL FITNESS
01.2007 - 01.2011
Construction Manager - Contract Position
SAUGUS CABLE TELEVISION
01.2007 - 01.2008
Printing Press Operator
FINANCIAL GRAPHIC SERVICE
01.2006 - 01.2007
Printing Press Operator
ARLINGTON LITHOGRAPH
01.2004 - 01.2006
General Manager - Contract Position
Community Resources for Justice
01.2004 - 01.2004
Sole Proprietor
JB CONTRACTING
01.1998 - 01.2011