Greta Galoustian
Glendale,CA
Summary
Implements strategic initiatives to enhance customer service standards and drive positive outcomes. Builds strong relationships with stakeholders while improving service delivery across various facilities. Cultivates a culture of empowerment and recognition among maintenance and operations teams, promoting excellence and career development. Prioritizes facility maintenance to ensure a safe and welcoming environment, reinforcing commitment and ownership in all roles.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Environmental Technical Manager
Los Angeles Unified School District Maintenance and Operations - Facilities Environmental Technical Unit
01.2021 - Current
- Development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the Facilities Environmental Technical Unit (FETU).
- Development and administration of the unit's annual budget, monitoring and approving expenditures, approving equipment, materials and supplies purchases and allocations of funds for projects.
- Responsible for Asbestos and Lead Program Management.
- Conduct asbestos surveillances/inspections to evaluate the condition of asbestos-containing materials and determine if repair, removal or other maintenance is required.
- Provide Phase I (survey, identification of asbestos containing materials report), Phase II (the design of asbestos abatement), Phase III (monitoring of asbestos abatement work and final clearances for occupancy) for each project.
- Perform small scale asbestos abatement (includes repair, removal, encapsulation or enclosure) and insulation work.
- Execute major abatement and demolition projects via contracts (informal, JOC, formal, etc.).
- Develop specifications and procedures for safe handling of asbestos, lead, and mold, in concert with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS).
- Review and approve qualifications of abatement contractors and environmental consultants and manage master contracts for such services.
- Managing the Facilities Services Division's analytical laboratory, which includes, developing standard operating laboratory methods and techniques, writing technical and narrative reports on the results of sample analysis studies, and reviewing test results.
- Manage and provide asbestos and Lead-RRP (Renovation, Repair and Painting) training.
- Enforce Lead safe work practices and compliance with CAL/OSHA and EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Paint requirements.
- Responsible for Water Intrusion and Mold Remediation.
- Respond and inspect water intrusion incidents and provide assessment report.
- Remove water damaged materials.
- Perform dry-out of water/moisture impacted materials.
- Remove or clean mold contaminated materials.
Environmental Compliance Program Administrator
Los Angeles Unified School District Office of Environmental Health and Safety
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Developing and implementing environmental guidance manuals for schools, Maintenance & Operations and garages.
- Developing and implementing environmental compliance inspection programs, conducting employee training and submitting environmental reports to agencies.
- Supervise and conduct environmental compliance inspections of hazardous material and waste storage facilities, transportation garages, shops (auto shops, wood shops), science laboratories, ceramic labs, paint booths and maintenance and operation facilities.
- Responsible for developing contingency Business plans and submit to LA city and County Fire Department to assist First responders in cases of for emergencies at District facilities that store more than 55 gallons of hazardous waste.
- Responsible for consolidate waste permits for over 200 schools and non-school facilities.
- Review and approve hazardous waste manifest, waste profiles and compliance with DTSC requirements.
- Determine when environmental permits are required, prepare the permit application and secure funding.
- Identify and implement site-specific best management practices (BMPs) to reduce or prevent pollutants associated with industrial activities in sewer drains.
- Manage the day-to-day performance of the Environmental Compliance activities.
- Monitor and evaluate new rules and regulations adopted by the agencies. Modifies policies, procedures and operating guidelines to comply with new rules and regulations.
- Emergency response and mitigation measures for fires, vandalism, chemical spills, fire life safety issues, examples: broken acid/reagent bottles in science stock rooms, mercury spills from broken thermometers and barometers.
- Responsible for managing District-wide contracts for hazardous and universal waste collection and disposal from over 900 schools to central collection.
- Development and program management of the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) project.
- Conduct site investigation for determination of PCB containing building materials.
- Evaluate indoor air assessment in occupied spaces after leaking PCB-containing Fluorescent Light Ballasts (FLBs) were replaced.
- Responsible for providing guidance and procedures for conducting PCB-containing building material inspections, PCB material mitigation, and disposal at LAUSD schools.
- Provide oversight during mitigation and disposal activities. M&O staff are responsible to verify that the BMPS are being adhered to and records are maintained.
- Responsible for communicating the results of any PCB sampling conducted at LAUSD schools.
- Provide training to M&O staff on inspection, replacement and disposal procedures on PCB-containing Fluorescent Light Ballasts.
- Act as sole technical resource to M&O staff during their normal business hours, as well after hours, on weekends and holidays.
- Working with school principals and the maintenance personnel to schedule and organize inspections, cleaning and other activities, as well as any associated communication to staff, students and parents, if the activities take place during school hours.
- Interface and negotiate with various regulatory agencies and District sites.
- Assign work to Area Electrical Supervisors to replace PCB ballasts and light fixtures. Assign work to Technical Services Unit Complex Project for the maintenance of the Diesel Particulate Matter Portable Engines.
- Assign work to Plumbing Technical Unit Supervisors for the maintenance of the clarifiers and grease interceptors for the proper discharge of the Industrial wastewater.
- Work with Plant Managers, Buildings and Grounds workers, Window Washing Crew, Maintenance Workers and Area Operations Supervisor in implementation of deep cleaning and sanitation of rooms for mold, sewage spill, fire extinguisher discharge, trash can fire, graffiti cleanup and surface dust cleaning from constructions or maintenance activities.
- Involve with Landscape and gardening operation by assigning work to remove hazards or unnecessary growth of shrubs and trees. Maintain and adjust lawn sprinkler systems to prevent flooding. Keep drains in the planted areas free of debris. Ensure weed abatements are in accordance with District integrated pest management requirements. Proper storage of the lawnmowers powered by gasoline and diesel. Maintenance of the artificial turf field.
- Implement policies and procedures to replace the PCB containing Fluorescent Light ballasts that have reached the end of their life expectancy and prone to operational failures.
Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor
LAUSD Office of Environmental Health & Safety
10.2009 - 08.2014
- Implemented programs for accident prevention, conducted site safety audits, made recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational safety, environmental health, environmental compliance, and fire prevention.
- Managed and supervised work activities related to the Industrial Hygiene (mold, sewage, lead, Indoor air quality/Asbestos) Program.
- Served as the technical expert to District staff and students in regards to occupational health and safety matters that relate to mold, asbestos, lead, PCBs and indoor air quality.
- Responsible for Asbestos Compliance Program, ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) regulations related to asbestos.
- Review Phase I engineering reports for asbestos and lead based paint, Phase II Design plans for abatement, oversee Phase III abatement activities and review the results of final clearance and authorize/deny re-occupancy.
- Develops asbestos and lead policies, procedures and work practices.
- Conducts 16hrs and 8hrs asbestos training to LAUSD Maintenance and Operation staff and building and grounds workers.
- Conduct inspections of asbestos management work to evaluate compliance with federal, state, and district regulations and policies.
- Respond to asbestos-related emergencies.
- Developed and maintained a program of quality control systems to assure accuracy of testing procedures and reports.
- Writing, editing and approving of department documents for Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and Policy Directives. Reviewed and updated the District Hazardous Communication and Chemical Hygiene and Safety plan. Prepared reference guides and bulletins to address Mold and Sewage spills.
- Responsible for Compliance Monitoring and conducting Chemical Safety Coordinator (CSC) Training.
- Responded to and implemented mitigation measures to incidents of vandalism and facilities damage. Examples: fire extinguisher discharges, trashcan fire, damage to asbestos containing fire doors, structural fires and impact on asbestos and lead containing building materials, water flooding from broken pipes, mold investigations and sewage spills.
- Implemented procedures to heighten and redirect the sewer vents above parapet levels to ensure the air intake systems in proximity of the sewer vents do not reintroduce sewer odors back to the building.
- Assign work involving asbestos, lead containing building materials to Asbestos Abatement Supervisors, Complex Project Managers, Senior Asbestos Abatement workers, Carpentry Technical Supervisors and Project Execution Owner Authorized Representatives during construction, renovation and demolition projects.
- Assign work to Area Operations Supervisor for mold, sewage and fire extinguisher discharge cleanup by Window Washing Crew and Maintenance Workers.
- Assign work for performance of exclusion and mitigation work by Pest management staff for rodent and pest infestation.
Environmental Laboratory Manager
LAUSD - Office of Environmental Health & Safety
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Managed the Environmental Laboratory and Asbestos Compliance Program.
- Developed policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
- Supervised Environmental Health Specialists, Assistant Industrial Hygienists, Environmental Laboratory technicians and Electron Microscopists work activities.
- Reviewed, interpreted and implemented compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and guidelines.
- Served as the technical expert to District staff and students in regard to occupational health and safety matters that relate to asbestos and laboratory compliance.
- Oversee the budget for asbestos compliance program and laboratory.
- Developed and conducted asbestos awareness training for managerial, supervisory and other District staff.
- Served as liaison between the District and other governmental agencies relating to asbestos compliance and laboratory quality control.
- Performed random inspections of construction projects, periodic job site inspections, respond to reported asbestos incidents.
- Reviewed results of air clearance monitoring data and authorize student/employee reoccupancy following remediation.
- Conducted employee exposure monitoring of District employees working in asbestos impacted areas.
- Developed and conducted asbestos awareness training for managerial, supervisory, crafts, custodians and ground workers.
Chemical Laboratory Supervisor
LAUSD Office of Environmental Health and Safety
01.1999 - 12.2004
- Supervised employees and activities of the Environmental laboratory. Developed laboratory quality assurance/quality control manual.
- Developed Chemical Hygiene plan for the laboratory.
- Responsible for Laboratory Accreditation Program.
- Advised, assisted and instructed environmental health personnel in procedures for collecting field samples.
- Reviewed and approved analytical results for Asbestos and Lead.
- Prepared communications regarding laboratory test results to District staff, schools and offices.
- Made recommendations regarding safety precautions and procedures based on the test results. The laboratory analyses and reports were an integral and vital factor in determining the effects of exposure to chemicals and on the reliability of the safety equipment and work practices.
Supervising Senior Chemist
Eurofins Eaton Analytical (Formerly Montgomery Watson Laboratories)
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Management and oversight for Inorganic Chemistry/Metals, Radiochemistry, Volatile Organic, Semi-volatile Organic and Research/Development Departments.
- Coordinated and scheduled all aspects of personnel, instruments allocation, and sampling processing to ensure accurate, fully validated, timely delivery of analytical results.
- Reviewed and approved final analytical data packages.
- Acted as technical consultant for inquiries relating to analytical data.
Laboratory Director
VOC Analytical Laboratories (Formerly BC Analytical)
01.1994 - 12.1997
- Oversee and manage the daily operational activities of all laboratory operations for staff of over forty Chemists, Scientists, Project Managers and Quality Control personnel.
- Responsible for budgeting, personnel, human resources and building maintenance.
- Coordinate all aspects of training, staffing and procurement.
- Maintain multi-state and agency accreditation.
Education
BSC - Chemistry
North London Polytechnic
01.1985
Advanced Level Degree - Chemistry and Mathematics
David Game Tutors, London
London01.1982
Skills
As Environmental Compliance Administrator, I have coordinated many facilities related projects at schools and administrative sites in consultation with Site Administrators, and Operations Program Mangers, Area Operation Supervisors and Owner Authorized Representatives
1) Renovation and Improvement Project for Painting: The total estimated cost for the project was $217, 32600
I have initiated and managed projects involving painting as part of facilities improvements at 7 schools The project involved survey and identifications of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in paint in school buildings Develop work practices and procedures for proper removal and disposal of the paint prior to application of the new paint
As Project Manager, I performed the following::
§ I identified and secure funding source for the project,
§ Developed scope of work, prepared request for proposals from approved Environmental Consultants and contractors and issued work authorization
§ Coordinated with Site Administrators and Facilities Maintenance staff access to school sites, scheduled site survey and conducted sampling of various painted surfaces
§ Reviewed and approve analytical test results, provide recommendations to determine whether Phase I assessment and appropriate work practices will be required during the painting projects
§ Coordinated with Area Facilities Services Director and Area Operations Supervisors deep cleaning procedures with an LAUSD-approved cleaning fluid (“MEDIC”) and high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) vacuuming At certain sampling locations where elevated PCB results were reported
§ Develop specifications for the remediation efforts
This project was in response to recommendations from US-Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Office of General Counsel to identify and minimize potential exposures to indoor air contamination of PCBs in School Building
2) Artificial Turf Replacement: The total estimated cost for the project was $75,00000
I have initiated and managed projects involving replacement of artificial turf system at seven school sites The project involved waste characterization and disposal considerations for the school district
As Project Manager, my role was:
§ Identify and secure funding source for the project,
§ Develop scope of work, request proposals from approved Environmental Consultants and contractors, issue work authorization
§ Coordinate with Site Administrators and Facilities Maintenance staff access to school sites, schedule site survey and conduct sampling of entire turf system composed of the synthetic grass blades, mat, infill and if present sand infill and foam layer
§ Review analytical results and recommend best waste disposal options,
§ Recommend revisions to the district’s specifications in selection, usage, maintenance and replacement of artificial turf system based on the results of the project
3) Demolition of a Building: The estimated cost of this project was $45,24500
I managed planned demolition of a building project at Marquez Charter School The first phase of the project included the preparation of a Phase 1 report which comprised a hazardous materials building survey of the school building and the second phase included the preparation of a Phase 2 Report which included the preparation of plans and specifications to address the hazardous substances identified in the Phase 1 report
As Project Manager my actions were:
§ Develop scope of work, prepared request for proposals from approved Environmental Consultants and contractors and issued work authorization
§ Initiate contract by identifying and securing funding Coordinate and schedule the work with site administrators and facilities maintenance and operation staff
§ Review existing site survey report for presence of asbestos, lead and PCB containing building materials
§ Coordinate with Site Administrators and Facilities Maintenance staff access to school sites
§ Establish or recommend schedules and priorities, including contingency plans, and direct the allocation of resources
§ Implement remediation efforts and direct the monitoring activities during projects
Professional Objectives
- Utilizes proactive measures and strategic initiatives to elevate the standard of customer service delivery.
- Drives positive outcomes and fosters lasting relationships with stakeholders.
- Aims to leverage expertise in efficiently enhancing service delivery for both school and nonschool facilities.
- Fosters a culture of appreciation and empowerment among maintenance and operations personnel.
- Encourages employees' excellence in roles and prioritization of optimal customer service.
- Recognizes contributions and provides opportunities for skill development and career growth.
- Instills a sense of pride and accomplishment within the team.
- Emphasizes the importance of maintaining facilities for a safe and welcoming environment.
- Reinforces commitment to job responsibilities and fosters a strong sense of ownership in their work.
Professional Highlights
- Established objectives, policies, standards, guidelines and practices for LAUSD's Facilities Environmental Technical Unit.
- Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations and programs through self-assessments, audits, inspections, investigations, enforcement and corrective action activities.
- Managed, advised and supervised work relating to LAUSD environmental programs such as Hazardous materials and waste management, air and water monitoring, spill prevention/control, occupational safety, AHERA Asbestos compliance and indoor air quality.
- Provided Environmental Health and Safety Trainings.
- Acted as liaison between the Office of Environmental Health and Safety and other district entities, outside regulatory agencies. Provided technical assistance and advice to School Administrators/Plant Managers.
- Met with and addressed a variety of groups, including employees, administrators, public agency officials, and individuals from community organizations. Provided presentations to parents/employees on safety related issues.
- Wrote and edited safety and environmental health related manuals, handbook and policy bulletins. Developed and recommended training programs.
- Produced department budgets for available funds and managed employee resources effectively. Detailed-oriented and organized individual with a focus on completing tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly adept in multi-tasking and proficient in prioritizing conflict situations.
Timeline
Facilities Environmental Technical Manager
Los Angeles Unified School District Maintenance and Operations - Facilities Environmental Technical Unit
01.2021 - Current
Environmental Compliance Program Administrator
Los Angeles Unified School District Office of Environmental Health and Safety
08.2014 - 12.2018
Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor
LAUSD Office of Environmental Health & Safety
10.2009 - 08.2014
Environmental Laboratory Manager
LAUSD - Office of Environmental Health & Safety
01.2004 - 12.2009
Chemical Laboratory Supervisor
LAUSD Office of Environmental Health and Safety
01.1999 - 12.2004
Supervising Senior Chemist
Eurofins Eaton Analytical (Formerly Montgomery Watson Laboratories)
01.1997 - 12.1999
Laboratory Director
VOC Analytical Laboratories (Formerly BC Analytical)
01.1994 - 12.1997
BSC - Chemistry
North London Polytechnic
Advanced Level Degree - Chemistry and Mathematics
David Game Tutors, London
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