James Adams
San Antonio
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Technician
South Texas Specialty Hospital
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure facility safety.
- Performed equipment repairs and preventive maintenance to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems for timely resolutions.
- Supported implementation of safety protocols to maintain compliance with health regulations.
Chief Engineer
Peachtree Hotel Group LLC / Hilton
02.2020 - 10.2025
- Led engineering operations to ensure compliance with Hilton's quality standards and safety regulations.
- Managed preventive maintenance programs, reducing equipment downtime across hotel facilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance guest experience through efficient facility management.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives, optimizing resource allocation for engineering projects.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and prioritize repair schedules effectively.
- Streamlined communication between departments, enhancing workflow and project execution timelines.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment purchases, selecting the best options based on cost-benefit analysis and long-term value.
- Administered safety plans to train 3 employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
Maintenance Technician
Intermountain Management / Hyatt
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical issues to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to prioritize work orders and streamline maintenance processes.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and equipment operation to ensure compliance.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Warehouse Assistant
Amazon
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Operated warehouse equipment to efficiently sort and package products for distribution.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through systematic tracking and regular audits.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing daily warehouse tasks.
Cook
Marriott
02.2002 - 11.2011
- Prepared diverse menu items following Marriott's culinary standards and guidelines.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to ensure timely service and quality food presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations in compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winston Churchill H.S
San Antonio, TX05-1991
Skills
- Mechanical maintenance
- HVAC systems
- Power tool operation
- Plumbing repairs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- Pool maintenance
- Drywall repair
- Lighting systems
- Groundskeeping
- Appliance repair
- Boiler operation
- Building automation
- Painting techniques
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hand and power tool use
- Hand and power tool operation
- Lighting fixture maintenance
- Facilities painting and repair
- Safety monitoring and compliance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Supply ordering
- General Plumbing
- Safety protocols
- Drywalling
- Safety management
- Lifts 75 pounds
- Root-cause analysis
- Word processing
- Cost documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Clear communication
- Work order completion
- Team collaboration
- Maintenance recordkeeping
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Technician
South Texas Specialty Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Chief Engineer
Peachtree Hotel Group LLC / Hilton
02.2020 - 10.2025
Maintenance Technician
Intermountain Management / Hyatt
01.2014 - 01.2020
Warehouse Assistant
Amazon
03.2013 - 04.2014
Cook
Marriott
02.2002 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Winston Churchill H.S