Jonathan Ayala

Oversee all day-to-day operations for the engineering department at Aloft Hotels Westerville. As a hotel leader, collaborate closely with department managers to foster high-performing teams, elevate guest satisfaction metrics, protect property assets, and support revenue growth.

• Maintain fire/life safety systems, generator systems, water supply systems, electrical, HVAC, pool systems, laundry, Irrigation systems, parking lots, structures , equipment, appliances and buildings within the property
• Work closely with government agencies, local authorities and department leaders to ensure safe operations and compliance
• Develop, improve, implement maintenance programs to increase efficiency and quality
• Train and develop maintenance team members to gain new skills and ensure high quality repairs and attention to detail
• Maintain maintenance records, inspection logs and all documentation needed for maintenance department and audits
• Perform weekly and monthly inspections/testing of fire and life safety systems & generator systems as well
• Assist with yearly inspections and testing for fire/ life safety systems including generators, elevators, city water, & irrigation systems
• Assist hotel managers in recruiting, coaching, promoting, and terminating employees
• Oversee capital projects and supervise vendors/contractors when on site, handle all invoicing and accounts payable for the engineering department, maintain all quotes and invoices filed.
• Manage available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability
• Purchase necessary tools and parts to complete daily repairs and special projects.
• Drive and maintain company vehicle per company policy set by management.
• Perform daily maintenance tasks as needed

Manage multi-site property maintenance and facility operations for Residential Services LLC, specializing in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and groundskeeping services to maintain high operational standards across all locations.

• Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules
• Assisted and worked with contractors on special tasks and assignments
• Completed checklists on building and equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
• Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability
• Tested electrical and electrical wiring before installing light fixtures or ballast
• Tested electrical circuits when replacing or adding circuit breakers or switches
• Performed lock smith tasks by installing new locks, door handles and door frames
• Removed damaged portions of walls, walkways, and other similar structures in preparation for repairs
• Operated garbage compactor and made sure garbage was separated to prepare for weekly sanitation pickup
• Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions
• Operated hedge trimmers, shovels, picks, rakes, weed trimmers, lawn mowers and leaf blowers to maintain exterior of facilities
• Installed and maintained sprinkler systems, timers, valves and all components
• Made sure landscape was immaculate and well nourished to maintain an efficient watering schedule per company policy
• Troubleshoot and Maintain HVAC systems
• Stucco repairs, drywall repairs, painting
• Replace light bulbs, air filter as needed
• Janitorial duties

Working for Mortenson. Our Solar Team was capable of self-performing all aspects of the solar project from driving the piers, installing the modules, building the substation, wiring the transmission lines. These are Utility scale solar farms capable of producing upward of 39.6 MWac/48.4 MWdc. skills learned while working as an Electricians Helper.

• Fabricated specific electrical components
• Developed in-depth knowledge of arc flash ratings and standards
• Measured devices, including analyzers, amp meters and volt-ohm meters
• Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways
• Maintained a working area that was clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies
• Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of the project requirements
• Worked extended hours on weekday and weekend projects
• Consulted with the supervisor electrician regarding the likely risks associated with the assigned job