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James Pope

James Pope

Oxford,PA

Summary

Highly skilled and organized Maintenance Supervisor with more than 20 years experience in Facilities Maintenance. Posses in depth knowledge of maintenance, troubleshooting and repair procedures in all areas of facilities and mechanical systems for both commercial and residential buildings and homes. Familiar with organizing, planning and scheduling of renovations and projects while keeping accurate documentation and managing budgets.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Kendal Crossland Communities
Kennett Square, PA
10.2020 - Current
  • Daily use with CMMS.
  • Proficient use with BAS.
  • OSHA 10 Certified.
  • Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
  • Work with staff to ensure pm schedule is followed and maintained, prolonging the life of Company Assets.
  • Reviewed work orders with staff daily, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
  • Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
  • Prepared budgets for upcoming projects based on estimated labor costs and materials needed while staying on schedule.
  • Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Constitution Health Plaza
Philadelphia, PA
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Supervised staff members responsible for day-to-day operations of maintenance.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality of essential Life Safety Equipment and provided documentation for the Life Safety Book
  • Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with electrical, plumbing and HVAC equipment.

Director Of Facilities

Cambridge Retirement Living
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to ensure timely task completion
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions and reported to the COO and Owner
  • Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling
  • Supervised renovation work and updates at multiple locations throughout western Pennsylvania
  • Worked directly with Building Administrators to develop relationships to institute forward progress with the acquisition of multiple property locations.

Maintenance Supervisor

The Baldwin School
Bryn Mawr, PA
06.2015 - 06.2019
  • Supervised the proper operation of the BAS which includes Allerton Controls, Johnson Controls, Delta Controls, Honeywell Controls and Trane Systems
  • Aided in set up of Eco Save BAS with back net capabilities
  • Supervised the work of 6 team members, offering constructive feedback on their work performance
  • Provided annual employee reviews
  • Worked directly with the Maintenance team to achieve open communications and productivity
  • Spearheaded implementing a maintenance pm and work order program, resulting in better tracking of work orders and pm's and made managing time more efficient
  • Prepared and administered preventive maintenance work orders
  • Created a data base of all equipment models and serial numbers and determined life expectancy for Capital Projects and future expenditures
  • Logged and detailed thorough records of maintenance performed
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to the other members of the team
  • Instructed team members on maintenance policies and procedures as well as safety training
  • Assessed vendor products and maintained positive vendor relations
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to higher management on a regular basis
  • Managed contractors from quotes through execution of projects to stay within deadlines and budgets
  • Repaired wiring, plumbing, equipment, pumps and hvac systems as required
  • Installed shelving and cabinets
  • Routinely made drywall repairs, trim repairs as needed
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, lobbies, and class rooms
  • Plant Electrical Engineer
  • Boiler Operator
  • Implemented water quality checks to help lower costs of chemicals and supplies that help in boiler efficiency
  • Maintained shop, company equipment and inventory.

Skilled Maintenance

Ware Presbyterian Village
Oxford, PA
04.2002 - 06.2015
  • Provided outstanding customer service
  • Accurately read, understood and carried out written instructions
  • Coordinated and monitored contractor and vendors for large projects, repairs and re-models
  • Prepared and administered preventive maintenance work orders and pm's
  • Repaired wiring, plumbing, equipment, machinery, drywall and hvac systems as needed
  • Responsible for a wide variety of duties including plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical, installations, building repair and remodeling
  • Performed routine maintenance to ensure that building systems operated properly and efficiently
  • Familiar with 'Life safety' guidelines and regulations
  • Familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations
  • Familiar with Handicapped Regulations.

Contracted Maintenance

Nottingham Towers
Nottingham, PA
01.2001 - 04.2002
  • Renovated apartments, installed drywall and finished ceilings and walls
  • Installed new custom doors and cut in lock sets and door hardware
  • Repaired/replaced flooring such as sub flooring, carpet padding, carpet, tile and marble
  • Installed new appliances such as dishwashers, ranges, refrigerators, washer and dryers and ran dedicated circuits for above range microwaves
  • Made plumbing repairs as needed
  • Worked on Laundry equipment as needed
  • Took apartment renovations from complete demolition and trash removal through to the rebuilding and remodeling process to final cleaning
  • Made them move in ready.

Working Group Leader

NVF Company
Hockessin, DE
04.1997 - 08.2002
  • Maintained the necessary level of communication between shifts and management
  • Responsible for achieving production requirements
  • Trained staff of 7 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product
  • Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed
  • Monitored product standards and quality control programs
  • Responsible for the maintenance of the equipment
  • Supervised and motivated staff and management
  • Skid Steer, Mustang, Bob Cat, front end loader operator
  • Certified fork lift operator
  • Trained machine operator and tender
  • ISO 9002 certified
  • Worked with the maintenance department in general repairs and preventive maintenance
  • Also I was taught welding of equipment and machines
  • Learned about lock out tag put, hots permits and safety devices that were implemented.

Beaterman /Maintenance Worker

Curtis Paper
Newark, DE
06.1993 - 03.1997
  • Completed light fabrication duties including welding and pipe fitting
  • Learned to repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems which aided in the production of materials throughout the automated processes
  • Machine operator and tender
  • Fork lift operator
  • Learned about chemicals, dyes and additives and their properties in the paper making process
  • Followed all safety programs and was awarded a perfect safety record for my years of employment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oxford Area High School

Skills

  • Likable person with outstanding customer service qualities
  • Accomplished leader excellent at relationship building
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self starter and motivated
  • Dependable and trust worthy
  • Effective time management
  • Experienced in management
  • Strong mechanical and electrical skills
  • Experienced in skilled trades such as plumbing, hvac, electrical, renovations, general maintenance and commercial / residential repairs
  • Experience with re-models, turn overs and projects
  • Hands on approach with shop experience
  • Have good contacts
  • Clean driving record
  • Familiar with BAS
  • OSHA 10 Certified

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Kendal Crossland Communities
10.2020 - Current

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Constitution Health Plaza
09.2019 - 10.2020

Director Of Facilities

Cambridge Retirement Living
06.2019 - 09.2019

Maintenance Supervisor

The Baldwin School
06.2015 - 06.2019

Skilled Maintenance

Ware Presbyterian Village
04.2002 - 06.2015

Contracted Maintenance

Nottingham Towers
01.2001 - 04.2002

Working Group Leader

NVF Company
04.1997 - 08.2002

Beaterman /Maintenance Worker

Curtis Paper
06.1993 - 03.1997

High School Diploma -

Oxford Area High School
James Pope