Jeffrey Langford
HARVEY,LA
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance Supervisor offering 20 years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Well-versed in equipment troubleshooting and repair with focus on quality and efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Turf Maintenace Supervisor
Jefferson Parish Recreation Department
7437 Lapalco Blvd.
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
Assistant Supervisor
Jefferson Parish Parks And Recreation
3805 15th Street
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Coordinated with day shift supervisor to balance staffing as workloads changed.
- Supported Supervisor by preparing production reports and collating quality documentation.
Meat Cutter
Save-A-Lot
601 Terry Parkway
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
Consultant and Project Manager
Chemical Technologies INC.
1380 Laurel Ave.
04.2006 - 04.2015
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Athletic Director
City Of Gretna
Gretna, LA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
- Paired individuals to achieve best fit for athletic and academic programs.
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Holy Cross High School
New Orleans, LA
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Prioritized at all games, practices and away events.
- Placed orders for necessary equipment, uniforms and supplies.
- Visited with potential recruits to discuss program benefits and answer questions.
- Maintained orderly equipment and optimal facilities.
- Developed personalized conditioning plans for players.
- Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
- Planned and directed game strategies.
Owner
St. Paul's Trophies And Uniforms
349 Hamilton St.
04.2001 - 04.2006
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Assistant Supervisor
Jefferson Parish Parks And Recreation
Terrytown, LA
11.2003 - 05.2005
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Supported Supervisor by preparing production reports and collating quality documentation.
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Archbishop Shaw High School
Marrero, LA
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Prioritized at all games, practices and away events.
- Placed orders for necessary equipment, uniforms and supplies.
- Visited with potential recruits to discuss program benefits and answer questions.
- Maintained orderly equipment and optimal facilities.
- Developed personalized conditioning plans for players.
- Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
- Planned and directed game strategies.
Cement Drill Operator
Hardrock Construction
New Orleans, LA
05.2001 - 07.2004
- Followed established business practices, regulatory requirements and job safety protocols.
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
- Kept close eye on gauge readouts and listened to machinery to assess current conditions and adjust settings.
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
- Completed field reports and boring logs on daily basis and discussed issues with site supervisor.
- Managed [Number]-person crew of rig team members involved in carrying out daily rig operations and special projects.
- Obtained and documented rock and soil samples from test borings to identify and address issues impeding business operations.
Pitching Coach
Loyola University Department Of Athletics
New Orleans, LA
10.2001 - 05.2002
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
Assistant Grounds Superintendent
Tulane University Department Of Athletics
New Orleans, LA
05.1999 - 09.2001
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.
- Understood and followed verbal and written landscaping instructions to complete complex tasks correctly.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
Junior High Baseball Coach
Holy Cross High School
New Orleans, LA
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Planned and directed game strategies.
- Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
- Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
- Developed profound sense of team belonging throughout season.
- Supervised and coordinated baseball team and program in [Type] league.
- Developed plans for trips to play opposing teams.
- Supervised activities and reacted accordingly to injuries and emergencies, communicating with proper medical staff in critical situations.
Summer Groundskeeper
Jefferson Parish Parks And Recreation
Westwego, LA
05.1997 - 08.2000
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.
- Understood and followed verbal and written landscaping instructions to complete complex tasks correctly.
- Maintained grounds of residential and commercial properties by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
Supervisor
J & R Landscaping
New Orleans, LA
04.1997 - 04.2000
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Junior High Baseball Coach
Archbishop Shaw High School
Marrero, LA
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Planned and directed game strategies.
- Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
- Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
- Developed profound sense of team belonging throughout season.
- Supervised and coordinated baseball team and program in [Type] league.
- Developed plans for trips to play opposing teams.
- Supervised activities and reacted accordingly to injuries and emergencies, communicating with proper medical staff in critical situations.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LAHigh School Diploma -
Archbishop Shaw
Marrero, LA05.1994
Skills
- Inspect Completed Work
- Resource Allocation
- Safety Protocols
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Job Assignments
- Accurate and Precise
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Quality Control
- Coordinate Work
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Construction Methods
- Machinery Operation
Timeline
Turf Maintenace Supervisor
Jefferson Parish Recreation Department
04.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Supervisor
Jefferson Parish Parks And Recreation
08.2019 - 04.2023
Meat Cutter
Save-A-Lot
04.2015 - 08.2019
Consultant and Project Manager
Chemical Technologies INC.
04.2006 - 04.2015
Athletic Director
City Of Gretna
01.2006 - 01.2009
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Holy Cross High School
01.2005 - 01.2008
Assistant Supervisor
Jefferson Parish Parks And Recreation
11.2003 - 05.2005
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Archbishop Shaw High School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Pitching Coach
Loyola University Department Of Athletics
10.2001 - 05.2002
Cement Drill Operator
Hardrock Construction
05.2001 - 07.2004
Owner
St. Paul's Trophies And Uniforms
04.2001 - 04.2006
Junior High Baseball Coach
Holy Cross High School
01.2000 - 01.2001
Assistant Grounds Superintendent
Tulane University Department Of Athletics
05.1999 - 09.2001
Summer Groundskeeper
Jefferson Parish Parks And Recreation
05.1997 - 08.2000
Supervisor
J & R Landscaping
04.1997 - 04.2000
Junior High Baseball Coach
Archbishop Shaw High School
01.1997 - 01.1999
No Degree - General Studies
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Shaw