Hector Franco
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Experienced and results-driven shop planner and maintenance supervisor with over 15 years of experience in maintenance operations, project coordination, and team supervision. Proven expertise in preventive maintenance, facility management, and the oversight of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems. Strong ability to plan, schedule, and execute maintenance and construction projects efficiently while ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Planner
County of Orange – John Wayne Airport
12.2017 - Current
- Review maintenance and construction project work orders and coordinate with in-house maintenance staff or outside contractors.
- Schedule utility shutdowns for preventive maintenance; coordinate with airport operations, station 18, contractors, and airlines.
- Plan and schedule preventive maintenance work orders for county assets using CMMS.
- Create and assign service requests to appropriate shifts or contractors and track progress.
- Generate procurement requests and maintain records of materials, work orders, and service requests.
- Supervise four trades personnel and technicians; inspect service requests and completed work.
- Collaborate with sheriff’s department and airport operations during emergencies and power outages.
- Process and review invoices for billing accuracy.
- Manage and review maintenance contracts; ensure compliance and service quality.
- Extensive experience with building automation systems (BAS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Supervisor: Tyler Polidori, Administrative Manager | May we contact
- Yes
- Employees supervised: 10
Trades Helper II
County of Orange – John Wayne Airport
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Assisted tradesmen with service calls and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Maintained and repaired airfield lighting systems.
- Replaced legacy airfield signage with new LED fixtures.
- Performed electrical troubleshooting and supported airport maintenance operations.
- Supervisor: Martin Ness, Maintenance Supervisor | May we contact
- Yes
- Reason for leaving: Promoted to Electrical/Mechanical Shop Planner
Maintenance Supervisor
UDR
04.2010 - 07.2016
- Supervised a maintenance team of five at a 450-unit
- Managed the CMMS system to assign and track work orders efficiently.
- Monitored and maintained monthly budgets and expenditures to maximize profitability.
- Coordinated and supervised contractors for onsite repairs and capital projects.
- Supervisor: Leonel Huerta, Regional Manager | May we contact
- Yes
- Employees supervised: 5
Education
Vocational Degree - General Electrician Certification
Southern California Institute of Technology
Anaheim, CA06.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Santa Ana High School
Santa Ana, CA06.2004
Skills
- Preventive maintenance planning & scheduling
- CMMS & BAS systems
- Facilities & project management
- Budgeting and procurement
- Contractor and vendor oversight
- Electrical & mechanical systems
- Team leadership and supervision
- Emergency response coordination
- Logistics coordination experience
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Shop Planner
County of Orange – John Wayne Airport
12.2017 - Current
Trades Helper II
County of Orange – John Wayne Airport
07.2016 - 12.2017
Maintenance Supervisor
UDR
04.2010 - 07.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Santa Ana High School
Vocational Degree - General Electrician Certification
Southern California Institute of Technology