JOHN VAVOLD
Caldwell,ID
Summary
Accomplished facilities management professional with 30 years of experience directing facility operations, maintenance, construction, renovations, and support services. Demonstrated success leading staff, managing budgets and contracts, coordinating multiple projects, and ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, environmental, and accreditation standards. Experienced in healthcare, residential, behavioral health, and educational environments, with a strong understanding of building systems, infrastructure, emergency response, project bidding, and day-to-day facility operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Maintenance Foreman
SHW
Nampa, ID
06.2025 - Current
- Lead daily facility maintenance operations, work orders, preventive maintenance, and service priorities.
- Coordinate facility repairs, renovations, construction activities, and infrastructure projects.
- Inspect buildings, equipment, grounds, and infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and coordinate corrective action.
- Supervise and provide direction to maintenance personnel while supporting efficient daily operations.
- Coordinate contractors and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.
- Review blueprints, building plans, applicable codes, and project specifications to support facility projects.
- Respond to emergency maintenance situations and operational issues to minimize disruption to essential services.
- Ensure maintenance activities follow applicable safety, regulatory, environmental, and accreditation requirements.
- Support the coordination of multiple maintenance, remodel, and construction projects simultaneously.
Facilities Maintenance Director
SHW
Nampa, ID
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Ensure facilities and support operations comply with applicable safety, regulatory, environmental, and accreditation requirements.
- Coordinate daily operations and prioritize facility, infrastructure, maintenance, and service needs across the campus.
- Monitor the condition and functionality of buildings, equipment, grounds, and infrastructure and coordinate corrective action as needed.
- Coordinate facility repairs, renovations, and other infrastructure needs with appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaborate with facility administrators and campus leadership to identify operational needs and develop effective solutions.
- Direct and oversee campus Facilities, Food Services, Maintenance, and Custodial operations.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and accountability to staff responsible for essential physical plant and support services.
- Manage resources, budgets, contracts, and expenditures associated with assigned operations.
- Provide facility oversight and operational leadership across all facilities.
- Respond to emergencies, operational issues, and facility concerns to ensure continuity of essential services.
- Plan, organize, lead, and control daily facility operations while supervising staff.
- Schedule and coordinate simultaneous remodels, maintenance, and construction projects, including blueprints, building plans, and applicable codes.
- Apply experience working in regulated healthcare, residential, and behavioral health environments.
Facility Maintenance Foreman
SHW
Nampa, ID
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed and coordinated daily facility maintenance activities to maintain safe, reliable, and functional buildings and infrastructure.
- Prioritized maintenance requests and coordinated repairs based on operational needs.
- Conducted inspections and identified facility, equipment, and building-system issues requiring corrective action.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with internal departments, contractors, and vendors.
- Assisted with facility repairs, renovations, construction projects, and infrastructure improvements.
- Supported preventive maintenance programs and helped ensure equipment and facilities remained operational.
- Responded to emergency maintenance needs and assisted with maintaining continuity of essential services.
- Followed applicable safety requirements, building codes, and organizational standards.
Director of Facilities & Operations
Middleton School District
Middleton, ID
01.2009 - 08.2019
- Oversaw facility operations, routine and emergency maintenance, and inspections for six school buildings, including grounds, custodial, and food service areas.
- Directed facilities policies, and safety practices.
- Coordinated remodeling, refurbishment, and contractor bids.
- Performed facility inspections and assessed building and property needs.
- Applied technical property knowledge and coordinated maintenance and grounds equipment needs.
Owner & Operator
Buzz Construction
Middleton, ID
04.2000 - 03.2009
- 30 years of construction experience with hands-on expertise in residential and commercial construction, remodeling, project coordination, and crew supervision.
- Develop and prepare detailed project bids, including scope of work, materials, labor, and estimated costs.
- Solicit and evaluate contractor bids for facility repairs, renovations, maintenance, and construction projects.
- Obtain competitive bids from contractors and vendors and evaluate proposals based on cost, scope, quality, and project requirements.
- Coordinate the bidding process for facility projects from initial scope development through contractor selection and project completion.
- Review blueprints, building plans, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate cost estimates and bid proposals.
- Coordinate and schedule building projects, crews, contractors, materials, and project requirements.
- Ensure OSHA compliance and maintain safe work practices.
- Prepare and manage project bids and construction estimates.
- Read and interpret framing blueprints and building plans.
- Train and supervise construction crews.
Education
GED -
Middleton High School
Middleton, ID05-1981
Skills
1 Facilities Management
- Shows the ability to oversee buildings, infrastructure, maintenance, and daily operations across an entire campus or multiple facilities
2 Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Highlights experience directing maintenance, food service, custodial, and construction teams
3 Construction & Project Management
- Reflects hands-on construction experience, renovations, scheduling, contractor oversight, and project estimates
4 Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Demonstrates an understanding of safety standards, building codes, OSHA practices, and regulated environments
5 Budgeting, Bidding & Vendor Management
- Shows the ability to manage costs, evaluate bids, coordinate contractors, and oversee project resources
Accomplishments
• Administrator's Award
• Crucial Conversations
• Coaching & Feedback
Certification
Administrator's Award, Crucial Conversations, Coaching & Feedback
Personal Information
Title: Physical Plant Director
Timeline
Facility Maintenance Foreman
SHW
06.2025 - Current
Facilities Maintenance Director
SHW
06.2022 - 01.2025
Facility Maintenance Foreman
SHW
06.2021 - 06.2022
Director of Facilities & Operations
Middleton School District
01.2009 - 08.2019
Owner & Operator
Buzz Construction
04.2000 - 03.2009
GED -
Middleton High School