John Coleman

• Led facilities maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Maintained a record of 0 lost-time injuries and 0 maintenance related facilities closures during my tenure.
• Oversaw budgeting processes, tracking expenditures to align with organizational financial goals.
• Mentored junior staff on best practices in facilities management and operational efficiency.
• Managed well-water sampling and record keeping.
• Initiated regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement.
• Established and managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
• Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
• Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance plans and streamlining work order processes.
• Served as the Anchorage District Electrician and HVAC Technician in the absence of positions to perform those duties.
• Maintained HVAC, temperature control, electrical and building automation systems.
• Analyzed building control and HVAC system performance and recommended improvements.
• Managed snow removal and grounds care operations.
• Managed a fleet of heavy equipment and vehicles to government standards.
• Managed security and access control by overseeing alarm and card access systems for facility safety and security.
• Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
• Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
• Developed and managed project budgets and worked within cost restraints.

• Served in a 5-month assignment as Buildings and Grounds Manager while in this position managing supervisors of Operations, Projects, Historic Preservation, and Custodial teams for all NPS assets in Yosemite. I managed a base budget of $3.5M, project budgets totaling $330K, and a one-time base budget increase of $615K.
• Managed all contracted construction, service, and supply projects up to $1M for buildings parkwide, including abatement, component renewal, rehabilitation, HVAC installation.
• Served on to Yosemite Management Team in the sustainability subgroup.
• Developed project documents and budget requests for future projects above anticipated funding levels, including HVAC modernization, fire alarm and suppression repairs and upgrades, building efficiency upgrades.
• Represented the Buildings and Grounds branch on the Fire Management Team along with chiefs of the Protection and Facilities Divisions, and in Engineering projects over the $1M threshold.
• Performed annual testing, repairs, and documentation of backflow prevention assemblies parkwide as a collateral duty.
• Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
• Boosted customer satisfaction, addressing client concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to align operational strategies with organizational goals.
• Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.

• Managed facilities maintenance, custodial, and administrative staff in the operations, maintenance and repair of over 50 employee housing buildings, 2 visitor centers, administrative facilities, and public restroom over an area of 37 miles.
• Served as the parkwide manager of all facilities contracts up to $1M as a collateral duty.
• Performed annual testing, repairs, and documentation of over backflow prevention assemblies parkwide as a collateral duty.
• Worked across branches and divisions to foster a collaborative working environment.
• Supervised maintenance operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Served as the Wawona District Electrician and HVAC Technician in the absence of positions to perform those duties.
• Coordinated repair schedules for facilities, minimizing downtime and enhancing visitor experiences.
• Led a team of technicians in diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues across park equipment.
• Implemented training sessions for staff on safety protocols and maintenance best practices.

• Served as the sole HVAC mechanic for all NPS facilities in one of the nations most developed national parks.
• Served as the subject matter expert and inspector in the development and execution HVAC projects up to $2M,
• Developed multi-year component renewal plans.
• Performed annual testing, repairs, and documentation of over backflow prevention assemblies parkwide as a collateral duty.
• Developed an electronic inventory of HVAC filters and preventive maintenance schedule.
• Diagnosed and repaired HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance in challenging environments.
• Performed routine maintenance on heating and cooling equipment, enhancing reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborated with park staff to schedule repairs, minimizing disruptions to park operations.
• Implemented energy-efficient solutions that reduced operational costs while maintaining system integrity.
• Oversaw installation of advanced HVAC systems, aligning with environmental standards and park policies.
• Conducted inspections and assessments to identify potential issues before they escalated into major repairs.
• Troubleshot complex HVAC problems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

• Managed the operation of a busy HVAC and refrigeration shop for the concessionaire of Yosemite's hotels, shops, restaurants July 2007- Aug 2010.
• Performed electrical troubleshooting, assessment, and installation work related to HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Operated building automation controls systems.
• Served as the subject matter expert for HVAC and refrigeration projects with company and NPS engineers and project managers.
• Managed the seasonal start-up and shutdown of commercial kitchens.
• Established weekly and monthly inspection schedules, maintenance schedules for Yosemite's public-facing facilities for equipment ranging from ice makers to 150 ton chilled water plants.
• Revised and maintained an inventory of essential parts for the efficient repair and maintenance of our equipment.
• Streamlined our used refrigerant management to reduce warehouse space and simplify log keeping.
• Fostered a repair/rebuild culture vs the replacement status quo where there were savings to be had in cost/time.
• Managed employee performance and conduct at the shop level without the need for disciplinary action.

General Hotel Maintenance, Plumber, and HVAC-R tech positions held from 2001-2007.

• In a six-year period, I worked from being an entry level maintenance technician to HVAC/refrigeration foreman, the highest hourly position in Delaware North at Yosemite. Having a background in automotive work, I transitioned to hotel maintenance. I bought code books, researched online, and was mentored by our HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, and Locksmith Foremen.
• For about 2 years, I was the sole weekend employee at our central maintenance facility, responsible for the operation and repair of 27 steam and hot water boiler heating systems, and the response to service requests in all trades at all profit generating facilities outside of hotels, including restaurants, grocery stores, gift shops, as well as hundreds of employee housing units from tent cabins to 3-bedroom homes throughout Yosemite. I was responsible for hotel maintenance tasks that were beyond the scope of hotel maintenance staff.
• Spent 3 of these years as a Plumber, maintaining and repairing boilers from 400K btuh to 150 HP, maintaining water, steam, sewer, and gas distribution, appliances and fixtures at commercial kitchens from 5-star hotels to burger joints, hotel rooms and other public facing facilities, employee housing, and administrative facilities. I sought to solve problems vs. accommodating them, and developed a reputation for diligence and technical expertise that drove my career progression with Delaware North and later with the National Park Service.
• Performed start-up and shut-down of seasonal lodging, food service, and housing facilities in accessible and remote locations. Maintained inventory of anticipated repair parts.
• Created an electronic inventory of over 100 backflow prevention devices, scheduled and performed annual testing, troubleshooting, and repair. Standardized our devices through attrition to reduce inventory of repair parts.