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Gordon Baker

Pierceton,USA

Summary

Highly knowledgeable in life safety codes and compliance within long-term settings, building maintenance, and project management. Possessing a comprehensive understanding of procedure development and budgeting. With over 35 years of experience in a management role, overseeing up to 75 direct reports. Successfully contributed to the growth and advancement of numerous employees, enabling them to seize new opportunities. Fueled by a strong drive for goal attainment and exceptional results. Consistently strive for excellence. Known for exceptional organizational skills, particularly in document control.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Maintenance Director

Warsaw Meadows Care Center
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintain life safety compliance and maintenance for multiple long term facilities, assisting other maintenance Directors.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Ordering equipment and supplies
  • Project management
  • Emergency services response training
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.

Fire Chief

Pierceton Fire Rescue
08.1987 - 12.2022
  • Firefighter for 36 years with 22 years as Firechief.
  • Responsible for department management, budget management and emergency response to an area of approximately 55 square miles.
  • Experienced in all facets of Incident Command and emergency scene management.
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Reduced workplace injuries by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.

Maintenance Director

Miller's Merry Manor
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Manage all aspects of facility maintenance and life safety requirements and inspections.
  • Ensure facility is in an ever ready state of compliance for life safety and fire code inspections.
  • Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.

Complex Security Manager

FCA US LLC
12.2016 - 08.2021
  • Manage security/fire operations for multiple facilities for a large automotive company
  • Conduct safety inspections and maintain audit compliance
  • Recruit, train and develop staff members
  • Respond to emergency incidents and act as the incident commander
  • Respond and investigate safety related incidents
  • Manage ACS and CCTV projects to ensure compliance and budgets

Chief of Security Operations

G4S Secure Solutions
10.1994 - 12.2016
  • Use computers for various applications, such as database management and word processing
  • Perform payroll functions using payroll software Labor Scheduling
  • Maintained payroll documentation as required
  • Scheduled 1700 weekly services hours for a staff of 55
  • Managed security operations for a 4 million square foot automotive facility
  • Developed and implemented operational and emergency procedures
  • Conducted onsite investigations
  • Project lead on large access control and CCTV projects
  • Maintained ACS database
  • Responded to emergency incidents and performed as incident commander
  • Monitored security and fire inspections for compliance
  • Onsite HR Generalist - Workers Compensation, FMLA, Payroll, Hiring, Firing, Disciplinary etc
  • Managed Safety Department including confined space program
  • Reduced security risks with regular audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal regulations through diligent monitoring of changes in applicable laws and standards.
  • Mentored junior team members to foster career growth and professional development, contributing to a high-performing security operations team.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whitko High School
South Whitley, IN
05-1983

Skills

  • Work order management
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Contractor management
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Facility management
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Budget planning
  • Asset management
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Cost reduction
  • Environmental compliance
  • HVAC systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Team leadership
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Safety protocols
  • Maintenance planning
  • Apartment maintenance
  • Staff management
  • Employee performance assessment
  • Safety monitoring
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Project management
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Contractor oversight
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Facilities management
  • Expense tracking
  • Fire protection systems
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Excellent communication
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Verbal and written communication

Certification

  • Mold Remediation
  • Project Management
  • Safety
  • Lock out Tag out
  • Residential Routine Maintenance
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Timeline

Senior Maintenance Director

Warsaw Meadows Care Center
10.2022 - Current

Maintenance Director

Miller's Merry Manor
11.2021 - 10.2022

Complex Security Manager

FCA US LLC
12.2016 - 08.2021

Chief of Security Operations

G4S Secure Solutions
10.1994 - 12.2016

Fire Chief

Pierceton Fire Rescue
08.1987 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Whitko High School

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