James Oakley
Deltona,FL
Summary
Reliable Maintenance Director offering 6 years of experience overseeing maintenance and janitorial team tasks. Hardworking and diligent in developing and enforcing adherence to maintenance schedules. Committed to reducing risks and promoting workplace safety through improved safety training.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Director
The Grove at Trelago
10.2021 - 09.2023
- I opened an assisted living facility in Maitland Florida call The Grove at Trelago that consisted of 118 apartments (114,000 sq ft.)
- I met with contractors and the owning company to ensure the building was ready for inspections and opening
- I was responsible for overseeing the maintenance, housekeeping and transportation departments
- I maintained all logs that were required for ACHA (government health agency).
- I conducted monthly safety drills and coordinated inspections for all safety equipment for the facility
- I was also responsible for keeping track of all warranty calls and approving quotes for any work that needed to be done at the facility
- I coordinated the inspections and maintenance work required by the state agencies by outside contractors for items such as the fire alarm system, elevator inspections, 250kw Caterpillar natural gas generator inspections, pumping out of the grease tanks and the cleaning of the hood system in the main kitchen
- I am versed with using the TELs building management system to keep track of company assets and logging of all maintenance and service work in the facility
- I am also operated all of the access controls systems and making FOBs for staff and residents on the Dormakaba and Johnson control systems (electronic door locks).
- I am versed in programming pendants and pull stations and trouble shooting issues with the wifi repeater system for the nurse call system.
- Versed in minor electrical ( replaced light switches, wall receptacles, lighting fixtures, bad LED boards, repairing shorted wiring, garbage disposals)
- Trouble shooting issues with HVAC units. Making minor repairs such as belts, thermostats, run capacitors, etc..
- Minor plumbing replacing toilets, faucets, repairing leaking drain lines, clearing blockages with snake machine.
Maintenance Director
Strive Senior Living
10.2019 - 10.2021
- I opened an assisted living facility in Fern Park for Strive Senior Living that consisted of 110 apartments (110,000 sq ft.)
- I conducted multiple walk throughs with contractors to ensure all issues were resolved before the grand opening
- I was responsible for calling contractors to complete warranty issues as they appeared
- I also got quotes for contracts for the fire suppression system and lawn care for the facility
- I was in charge of overseeing all building maintenance, housekeeping staff and overnight floor tech
- creating cleaning schedules for the housekeeping department.
- I am also in charge of all safety drills for the facility
- I coordinate with contractors to ensure all safety certifications are current and to resolve any issues
- I maintained all logs of inspections and safety drills in compliance with ACHA (government health agency) and fire marshal
- I also engage with residents and their family members to help them resolve any issues they are having with their apartment or to just sit and talk with them for a while (helping them with any issues with computers and printers, etc...)
- I was responsible for coordinating all with outside contractors for inspections and repairs on fire alarm system, 6 elevators, 350kw Kohler diesel generator supplied by a 2,300 gallon diesel tank that required special testing and certifications to meet EPA inspections, grease tanks to be pumped out and cleaning of the hood system in the main kitchen.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Versed in minor electrical ( replaced light switches, wall receptacles, lighting fixtures, bad LED boards, repairing shorted wiring, garbage disposals)
- Trouble shooting issues with HVAC units. Making minor repairs such as belts, thermostats, run capacitors, etc..
- Minor plumbing replacing toilets, faucets, repairing leaking drain lines, clearing blockages with snake machine.
- Implemented the TELs complete building management system to keep track of building assets, scheduled maintenance and repairs.
Director of Environmental Services
Poet's Walk Memory Care
03.2018 - 10.2019
- I opened the Poet’s Walk facility in Sarasota approximately 60 apartments (45,000 sq ft)
- I met with contractors and completed multiple walk throughs to identify any issues from construction
- I over saw the maintenance and housekeeping departments
- Responsible for all safety drills for the facility
- I coordinated with contractors to ensure all safety certifications are current and for resolving any issues
- I was responsible for coordinating all with outside contractors for inspections and repairs on fire alarm system, 6 elevators, 150kw Generac natural gas generator, grease tanks to be pumped out and cleaning of the hood system in the main kitchen.
- I maintained all logs of inspections and safety drills in compliance with ACHA (government health agency) and fire marshal
- I also engage with residents to help them resolve any issues they are having with their apartment or to just sit and talk with them for a while.
- Versed in minor electrical ( replaced light switches, wall receptacles, lighting fixtures, bad LED boards, repairing shorted wiring, garbage disposals)
- Trouble shooting issues with HVAC units. Making minor repairs such as belts, thermostats, run capacitors, etc..
- Minor plumbing replacing toilets, faucets, repairing leaking drain lines, clearing blockages with snake machine.
Field Manager
Certek Heat Machines
07.2013 - 03.2017
- I was the field manager for all job sites in Pennsylvania and Ohio
- I coordinated with oil company consultants and many other companies on the job site to ensure all work was completed on time
- I was in charge of checking in with all my employees on multiple job sites
- I placed all parts and equipment orders
- Responsible for all maintenance on specialized equipment and vehicles
- Reviewed all work order paperwork before sending off to the corporate office.
- Coordinated and scheduled field personnel to cover operations throughout assigned regional area.
- Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Parade Support
Disneyland California Adventures
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Parade float driver
- Tow driver
- I was in charge of towing float in case of a breakdown during a show
- I also was in charge of walking parade route to ensure new drivers did have any issues and for safety.
Warehouse Manager/Supervisor
TWC Services Inc
07.1999 - 04.2010
- Supervised and managed the receiving of the inbound shipments
- Neat stacking of manufactured goods and accepting and confirming of the outbound shipments
- Managed the supply center transport detail which included 50+ trucks
- Ensured total observance to each Federal statute concerning warehouse processes including OSHA & EPA regulations
- Consulted with division heads to make sure management of warehouse duties with such tasks purchasing and records control
- Monitored and hired warehouse staff and issued work assignments
- Confirmed needed in-and outbound paperwork with all drivers
- Contributed in creating schedules and made sure that the work schedules were properly implemented and duties were assigned properly and finished successfully
- Ensured the effective and secure operation of each material managing tools
- Kept clean, efficient, and systematic employment area and helped in maintaining safety and security of the warehouse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Seminole State College of Florida
Lake Mary, FL07.2023
Skills
- Epa type 2 certification
- Class A CDL license
- Project Management
- Inventory Monitoring
- Facilities Maintenance
- Employee Performance Assessment
- Inventory Replenishment
- Contractor Management
- Maintenance Planning
- Materials Requisition
- Contractor Oversight
- Employee Scheduling
Timeline
Maintenance Director
The Grove at Trelago
10.2021 - 09.2023
Maintenance Director
Strive Senior Living
10.2019 - 10.2021
Director of Environmental Services
Poet's Walk Memory Care
03.2018 - 10.2019
Field Manager
Certek Heat Machines
07.2013 - 03.2017
Parade Support
Disneyland California Adventures
03.2012 - 04.2013
Warehouse Manager/Supervisor
TWC Services Inc
07.1999 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Seminole State College of Florida