JAMES E HARRIS
Fort Worth,United States
Summary
Seeking full time employment with an organization in which strong dedication to total development, high degree of enthusiasm, accountability, professionalism and leadership can be fully utilized in a company setting.
Maintenance professional well-versed in managing complex maintenance operations and ensuring high standards of facility upkeep. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and adapt to changing needs. Known for strong problem-solving skills and commitment to reliable results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Director
White Settlement Nursing Center
Fort Worth, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Directed maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing equipment downtime and repair costs.
- Oversaw facility upgrades, enhancing operational efficiency and resident comfort.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost-effective service delivery.
- Trained and mentored maintenance staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Verified building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
Plant Manager
Remarkable Healtcare
Fort Worth, TX
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to streamline workflow and resolve production issues.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in equipment usage and maintenance procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Developed performance metrics to assess team productivity and identify areas for improvement.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
Director of Maintenance
Bedford Wellness and Rehab
Bedford, TX
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Train and supervise employees of the maintenance department
- Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for execution of maintenance work
- Ensure operational efficiency of electrical equipment and mechanical systems through timely inspection and repair
- Ensure that company premises and facilities are kept in clean and hygienic condition
- Implement workplace safety policies and standard
- Manage day operations in our plant facility
- Ensure safety and efficiency of the facility
- Test and monitor plant processes
- Remain in compliance with facility ISO standards and all HSE guidelines
- Prepare, analyze and issue production and performance reports
- Maintain all administrative records
- Control costs to achieve company budget goals
- Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program
Maintenance Tech
James L West Alzheimers Center
FT. WORTH, TX
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Completing all work orders assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager in a timely manner
- Monitoring and maintaining all building systems as assigned
- Completing grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
- Picking up trash, sweeping curbs and dumpster areas, and maintaining common areas
- Implementing safety standards that comply with company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines
- Maintaining a professional and courteous tone with residents, vendors, contractors, and co-workers
- Turning vacant units as quickly as possible while demonstrating quality workmanship
- Cleaning common areas according to the site maintenance schedule, or as frequently as needed to satisfy community standards
- Ensuring grounds are free of debris, removing and properly disposing of rubbish
- Rotating 24-hour emergency on-call coverage with the Maintenance Supervisor
- Keeping the workshop, utility room, and mechanical rooms clean, orderly, and free of potential hazards
- Maintaining inventory of materials needed for make-ready apartments and placing orders as needed
- Informing the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor of supply orders and submitting receipts
- Repairing or replacing major appliances as required
- Preparing surfaces and painting unit interiors as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Lead Maintenance Supervisor as needed
Maintenance Assistant
Lexington Place Nursing & Rehab
RICHAND HILLS, TX
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Completing all work orders assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager in a timely manner
- Monitoring and maintaining all building systems as assigned
- Completing grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
- Picking up trash, sweeping curbs and dumpster areas, and maintaining common areas
- Implementing safety standards that comply with company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines
- Maintaining a professional and courteous tone with residents, vendors, contractors, and co-workers
- Turning vacant units as quickly as possible while demonstrating quality workmanship
- Cleaning common areas according to the site maintenance schedule, or as frequently as needed to satisfy community standards
- Ensuring grounds are free of debris, removing and properly disposing of rubbish
- Rotating 24-hour emergency on-call coverage with the Maintenance Supervisor
- Keeping the workshop, utility room, and mechanical rooms clean, orderly, and free of potential hazards
- Maintaining inventory of materials needed for make-ready apartments and placing orders as needed
- Informing the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor of supply orders and submitting receipts
- Repairing or replacing major appliances as required
- Preparing surfaces and painting unit interiors as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Lead Maintenance Supervisor as needed
Maintenance Assistant/Lead Housekeeper
Autumn Leaves Memory Care
FORT WORTH, TX
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Essential Responsibilities
- Provide general housekeeping for both the Community as a whole, and individual resident apartments
- To include vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning the main entry way, common areas, dining room, hallways, patios, and resident apartments
- Resident apartments also include clean and defrost refrigerators (as needed), clean and check exhaust fans, etc., change the bed and linens, make adequate linen supplies in each apartment
- Turn mattress (with assistance) as necessary and empty waste baskets
- Provide deep cleaning of rooms as needed
- Pay special attention to the main entry area, which focus on carpets, plants, pictures, railings, windows and light fixtures
- Launder all linens by washing and drying in the laundry facilities provided
- Follow sanitation and safety procedures
- Details regarding the housekeeper’s cleaning responsibilities can be found in the company Care Guidelines
- Completing all work orders assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager in a timely manner
- Monitoring and maintaining all building systems as assigned
- Completing grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
- Picking up trash, sweeping curbs and dumpster areas, and maintaining common areas
- Implementing safety standards that comply with company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines
- Maintaining a professional and courteous tone with residents, vendors, contractors, and co-workers
- Turning vacant units as quickly as possible while demonstrating quality workmanship
- Cleaning common areas according to the site maintenance schedule, or as frequently as needed to satisfy community standards
- Ensuring grounds are free of debris, removing and properly disposing of rubbish
- Rotating 24-hour emergency on-call coverage with the Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Assistant
Garden Terrace Alzheimers Center
FT. WORTH, TX
04.2006 - 08.2007
- Completing all work orders assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager in a timely manner
- Monitoring and maintaining all building systems as assigned
- Completing grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
- Picking up trash, sweeping curbs and dumpster areas, and maintaining common areas
- Implementing safety standards that comply with company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines
- Maintaining a professional and courteous tone with residents, vendors, contractors, and co-workers
- Turning vacant units as quickly as possible while demonstrating quality workmanship
- Cleaning common areas according to the site maintenance schedule, or as frequently as needed to satisfy community standards
- Ensuring grounds are free of debris, removing and properly disposing of rubbish
- Rotating 24-hour emergency on-call coverage with the Maintenance Supervisor
- Keeping the workshop, utility room, and mechanical rooms clean, orderly, and free of potential hazards
- Maintaining inventory of materials needed for make-ready apartments and placing orders as needed
- Informing the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor of supply orders and submitting receipts
- Repairing or replacing major appliances as required
- Preparing surfaces and painting unit interiors as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Lead Maintenance Supervisor as needed
Education
3 Years at College or a Technical or Vocational School - Logistics/Warehouse Management / Mathematics
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXMilitary Training - Honorable Discharge
United States Army
Certificate of Attendance/Completion - HVAC
Lindsey-Cooper
Irving, TX01.2021
Unknown Level - Certified Logistics Associate
Tarrant County College
12.2014
Unknown Level - Clamp Forklift Certification
Tarrant County College
12.2014
Unknown Level - CPR Certification
Tarrant County College
12.2014
Unknown Level - Certified Logistics Technician
Tarrant County College
12.2014
Unknown Level - OSHA Certification
Tarrant County College
12.2014
Unknown Level - Multi-Channnel Systems Operator
U.S. Army
06.1998
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Grounds maintenance
- Welding and fabrication
- Mechanical systems
- Safety management
- Safety protocols
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Contractor management
- Safety enforcement
- Safety planning
- Inventory monitoring
- Electrical systems
- Equipment Repair
- Facility management
- Asset management
- Vendor relationship management
- Materials requisition
- HVAC systems
- Energy management
- Pest control
- Vehicle fleet management
- Building systems
- Elevator maintenance
- Disaster drill management
- Plumbing systems
- Building painting
- HVAC maintenance
- Groundskeeping
- Plumbing repairs
- Plumbing
- Facility maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
Certification
- Forklift Operator - Tarrant County College
- Certified Logistic Assistant (CLA) - Tarrant County College
- Certified Logistic Technician (CLT) - Tarrant County College
- Certified Forklift Operator - Tarrant County College
- CPR - Tarrant County College - 11/2014 - 11/2016
Honors & Activities
Experience in Microsoft software and computer hardware., Certified in the area of logistics as a associate and technician., Forklift Certified, OSHA Certified and CPR Certified
Timeline
Maintenance Director
White Settlement Nursing Center
08.2022 - Current
Plant Manager
Remarkable Healtcare
03.2021 - 05.2021
Director of Maintenance
Bedford Wellness and Rehab
09.2019 - 03.2021
Maintenance Tech
James L West Alzheimers Center
06.2018 - 09.2019
Maintenance Assistant
Lexington Place Nursing & Rehab
11.2016 - 07.2018
Maintenance Assistant/Lead Housekeeper
Autumn Leaves Memory Care
01.2016 - 02.2018
Maintenance Assistant
Garden Terrace Alzheimers Center
04.2006 - 08.2007
Military Training - Honorable Discharge
United States Army
Certificate of Attendance/Completion - HVAC
Lindsey-Cooper
Unknown Level - Certified Logistics Associate
Tarrant County College
Unknown Level - Clamp Forklift Certification
Tarrant County College
Unknown Level - CPR Certification
Tarrant County College
Unknown Level - Certified Logistics Technician
Tarrant County College
Unknown Level - OSHA Certification
Tarrant County College
Unknown Level - Multi-Channnel Systems Operator
U.S. Army
3 Years at College or a Technical or Vocational School - Logistics/Warehouse Management / Mathematics
Tarrant County College