Jeff Weber
Coloma
Summary
Just a little bit about myself. I’m married, have a 37 yr old daughter. 2 Labrador bother and sister ( Charles / Diana ) I am a very dedicated person that does whatever it takes to complete the job. I’m wired a little differently than most, what I mean by that is when I go on vacation I feel guilty but have always had my work computer with me along with my work phone. So I am always available. My job I hold to the highest standards, it’s about dedication and commitment to my employer.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance /Director of Facilities Maintenance
AM General
South Bend
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed daily maintenance operations to ensure facility functionality.
- Supervised maintenance staff and delegated tasks effectively.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for equipment.
- Coordinated repairs and service requests with external vendors.
- Trained new staff on maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory of tools and supplies for efficient operations.
- Reviewed work orders to prioritize urgent maintenance tasks.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for all equipment.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Performed continuous evaluations of building systems and oversaw preventive maintenance.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Planned incentive programs to maximize employee performance.
- Analyzed existing systems to determine if improvements can be made to increase productivity and reduce operating costs.
- Provided technical direction in the repair, installation, modification, and servicing of equipment.
- Researched potential vendors for services such as landscaping or janitorial work.
- Directed bidding and selection processes to find external contractors for specialized projects.
- Reviewed vendor contracts to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Created detailed reports on the condition of buildings, mechanical systems and infrastructure components.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility to identify any necessary repairs or replacements.
- Monitored budgets related to the upkeep and repair of facilities and equipment.
- Investigated new technologies that could improve operational efficiencies in facility management processes.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities including costs and labor hours used.
- Set and managed policies covering building systems operation and maintenance.
- Tracked inventory levels of parts, supplies and materials needed for maintenance projects.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop plans for future expansion projects.
- Scheduled and coordinated maintenance activities with other departments.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during maintenance operations.
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans in case of natural disasters or accidents.
- Managed safety and fire protection planning, preparation, and employee drills.
- Put in place clear processes for repairs, system updates, and building enhancements.
- Developed healthy, productive relationships with team members to create constructive working environment.
- Prioritized safety at work by following rules and procedures.
- Managed schedule of repairs to guarantee arrival of parts, equipment and resources needed to satisfy job requirements.
- Determined strengths and weaknesses of team members and assigned tasks according to skill level.
- Repaired and maintained permanent structures and fencing regularly to improve building presentation and safety.
- Identified and mended faulty electrical structures to quickly bring power back online.
- Identified and resolved HVAC failures to restore comfort during extreme weather.
- Monitored and maintained HVAC systems performing preventive services and routine tasks like replacing filters.
- Created library of bills, invoices and project outlines to track ongoing maintenance progress.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
- Created and managed OPEX and CAPX Budgets on a yearly basis. Managed union employees, dealing with grievances and union negotiations
Facilities Manager
Benton Harbor Area Schools
Benton Harbor
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed daily operations of facilities to ensure smooth functionality.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules with vendors and contractors for timely repairs.
- Oversaw inventory of supplies and equipment for efficient resource management.
- Developed safety protocols to maintain compliance with regulations and standards.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Trained staff on facility procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives to reduce operational costs effectively.
- Initiated demolition of several buildings in the district Managed Boiler replacement project.
- Initiated a roof management system for the district
Facilities Manager
Niles Schools
Niles
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Managed daily operations of facilities to ensure smooth functionality.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules with vendors and contractors for timely repairs.
- Oversaw inventory of supplies and equipment for efficient resource management.
- Managed an $18M addition/renovation project
- Managed a union custodial staff of 30 across the district.
- Directly put together a plan for summer cleaning of all district buildings.
- Managed all outside contractors
Water Distribution Director
Benton Charter Township
05.2015 - 05.2015
- Developed and implemented policies to enhance operational efficiency and team performance.
- Coordinated cross-departmental (water / deer initiatives to improve communication and collaboration.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored water department staff members.
- Directed the organization's daily field operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted regular meetings with Township department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the Township.
- Supervised replacement of all water meters and curb stops within the Township that was previously managed by the city of Benton Harbor.
- Investigated different types of automated meter reading systems. Then made recommendations to the Township Board.
- Personally handled all commercial large meter replacement projects.
- Completed all GPS locating for all curb stop locations.
- Tracked all valve turning and hydrant flushing programs.
- Held a S-2 State License.
- Supervised all new service installations
Education
Associate of Arts - Construction Management
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI05-1982
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Vendor management
- Facilities compliance
- Safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Project coordination
- Energy efficiency initiatives
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Employee training
- Budget monitoring
- Performance evaluation
- Disaster drill management
- Vendor relationship management
- Security systems
- Building systems
- Fire protection systems
- Waste management
- Equipment Repair
- Work order management
- Pest control
- Structural repair
- Deadline management
- Contractor oversight
- Grounds maintenance
- Energy management
- Building automation
- Elevator maintenance
- Asset management
- Inventory replenishment
- Mechanical systems
- Production scheduling
- Capital improvement projects
- Safety management
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Department leadership
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Department oversight
- HVAC systems
- Welding and fabrication
- System inspection
- Employee scheduling
- Contractor management
- Safety enforcement
- Safety planning
- Plumbing systems
- Employee performance assessment
- Procedure writing
- Electrical systems
- Inventory monitoring
- Facility management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Maintenance planning
- Materials requisition
- Facilities maintenance
- Employee performance evaluation
- Health and safety compliance
- Hand and power tools
- HVAC maintenance
- Facility maintenance
- Maintaining facilities
- Facility repairs
- Scheduling coordination
- Groundskeeping
- Equipment inspection
- Plumbing
- Preventative maintenance
- Electrical work
Timeline
Maintenance /Director of Facilities Maintenance
AM General
06.2022 - 06.2025
Facilities Manager
Benton Harbor Area Schools
05.2020 - 06.2022
Facilities Manager
Niles Schools
06.2015 - 06.2020
Water Distribution Director
Benton Charter Township
05.2015 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts - Construction Management
Lake Michigan College