John Risko
North Royalton,Ohio
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Director/The Oliver House
KandD Property Management
Beachwood, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
- Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
- Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Conducted training, licensing, and vehicle inspections for new employees.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving Number tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Managed efficient teams of up to Number employees.
- Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
- Developed and implemented building operations and maintenance policies.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
Maintenance Director/The Halle Building
KandD Property Management
Cleveland, OH
06.2019 - 04.2023
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Verified building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
- Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
- Developed and implemented building operations and maintenance policies.
Chief Engineer
Hilton/Home2Suites
Beachwood, OH
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Used Software to prepare weekly reports regarding technical status of facilities.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Analyzed business and Type technical requirements to determine system design, potential issues and related cost for each project request.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Reduced company expenditures and loss by Number% by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Administered safety plans to train Number employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Great Lakes Mechanical/Tempest Inc.
Cleveland, OH
04.2009 - 06.2016
- Assisted in maintenance, repair and installation of ventilation systems.
- Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
- Inspected cooling systems and identified potential problems.
- Satisfied customer needs on every call with knowledgeable service and quick responses.
- Interpreted engineering blueprints and drawings to execute system diagnostics and repair.
- Conducted diagnostic tests and read results.
- Performed predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance on diverse systems.
- Installed new air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems according to manufacturer's specifications and local codes.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to understand different models.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC and refrigeration units.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- Kept accurate records of work activities, time, materials and faults on work orders.
- Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
- Worked on both home and business units for maintenance, repairs, and new installations.
- Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
- Resolved process inaccuracies while monitoring performance, site safety and project status.
- Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
- Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
- Completed root cause analysis to identify issues, understand problems and implement corrective plans.
- Repaired and maintained residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Performed routine maintenance on heating and cooling systems.
- Maintained safety standards by using appropriate protective gear and adhering to best practices.
- Updated refrigeration systems, modifying HVAC components and refurbishing chiller plants and panels.
Timeline
Maintenance Director/The Oliver House
KandD Property Management
01.2023 - Current
Maintenance Director/The Halle Building
KandD Property Management
06.2019 - 04.2023
Chief Engineer
Hilton/Home2Suites
07.2016 - 06.2019
Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Great Lakes Mechanical/Tempest Inc.
04.2009 - 06.2016