Joseph Johnston
Rochester,NY
Summary
Efficient maintenance professional skilled in task delegation, maintenance scheduling, & team oversight. Commended for quality performance & reliability, demonstrated over 8+years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance & repairs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Midias Hospitality
Canandaigua, NY
02.2024 - Current
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices, and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern, or opportunities for improvement, in infrastructure management.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately, while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
- Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
- Used Yardi Voyager to also rent Café to prepare weekly reports regarding the technical status of facilities.
- Enhanced productivity through streamlined workflows, process improvements, and efficient resource allocation.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions, and cost savings.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds, and analyzing data.
- Established effective communication channels among team members, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment purchases, selecting the best options based on cost-benefit analysis, and long-term value.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on industry standards, and implementing necessary changes to company procedures.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends, and recommend improvements.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Implemented automated systems to improve the accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of the engineering team.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Reduced company expenditures and loss by 90% by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
- Determined the necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy, feasibility, and functionality before implementation to ensure success upon execution.
- Analyzed business and technical requirements to determine system design, potential issues, and related costs for each project request.
- Developed strategic plans for facility upgrades and expansions, resulting in increased efficiency and capacity.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval, and weekly work schedules.
- Administered safety plans to train over 20 employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
- Created detailed reports documenting project findings and recommendations, enabling informed decision-making among executive leadership teams.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and processes into existing systems.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, creating consistent guidelines for engineering tasks across the organization.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
Maintenance Manager
Morgan Properties
Rochester, NY
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Planned incentive programs to maximize employee performance.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training and teambuilding activities.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Maintenance Supervisor
The Medford group
Rochester, NY
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Directed maintenance activities to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power or gas required for operations.
- Collected data to compile detailed reports for upper management and closely monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Prepared and monitored budget to keep maintenance department financially sound.
Maintenance Technician
The woundland property
Newark, NY
02.2014 - 02.2018
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices, and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern, or opportunities for improvement, in infrastructure management.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately, while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
- Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
- Used Yardi Voyager to also rent Café to prepare weekly reports regarding the technical status of facilities.
- Enhanced productivity through streamlined workflows, process improvements, and efficient resource allocation.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions, and cost savings.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds, and analyzing data.
- Established effective communication channels among team members, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment purchases, selecting the best options based on cost-benefit analysis, and long-term value.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on industry standards, and implementing necessary changes to company procedures.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends, and recommend improvements.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Implemented automated systems to improve the accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of the engineering team.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Reduced company expenditures and loss by 90% by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
- Determined the necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy, feasibility, and functionality before implementation to ensure success upon execution.
- Analyzed business and technical requirements to determine system design, potential issues, and related costs for each project request.
- Developed strategic plans for facility upgrades and expansions, resulting in increased efficiency and capacity.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval, and weekly work schedules.
- Administered safety plans to train over 20 employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
- Created detailed reports documenting project findings and recommendations, enabling informed decision-making among executive leadership teams.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and processes into existing systems.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, creating consistent guidelines for engineering tasks across the organization.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dundee Junior-Senior High School
Dundee, NY06.2008
Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Maintenance Planning
- Employee Performance Assessment
- Contractor Oversight
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory Monitoring
- Deadline Management
- Installation Management
- Budget Administration
- Continuous Improvement
- Equipment Inspection
- Employee Scheduling
- Expense Tracking
- Project Management
- Production Scheduling
- Team Leadership
- Safety Protocols
- Safety management
- Safety meetings
- Project management
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Midias Hospitality
02.2024 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Morgan Properties
02.2021 - 02.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
The Medford group
01.2018 - 02.2021
Maintenance Technician
The woundland property
02.2014 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Dundee Junior-Senior High School