Joseph Soto
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Resourceful with 17 years of experience skilled in plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs. Comfortable troubleshooting and performing diagnostics and working with sense of urgency. Committed to providing excellent customer service through warm and welcome environment and caring attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Supervisor
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dart
05.2023 - Current
- Initiated SOW and ICE for capital projects and procurement requisitions for sourcing and funding.
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
- Managed and coordinated all facilities maintenance and repair projects within time and budget constraints.
- Managed a team of facility staff, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Coordinated facility upgrades and renovations to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Managed budgets and financial reporting for the facility, ensuring accurate records were kept at all times.
- Served as the primary point of contact for external vendors and contractors, streamlining communication efforts throughout various projects.
Facility Mechanic
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dart
11.2006 - Current
- Coordinated with contractors and vendors to enforce quality standards and timely completion of projects.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected building systems to evaluate HVAC, electrical and plumbing maintenance needs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Analyzed data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Tuned systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay up to date.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to reduce downtime.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Followed preventive maintenance schedule to support building systems functionality.
- Tested fire safety and emergency systems and inspected fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.
- Responded to emergency fire alarms, plumbing leaks and power outages to implement swift resolutions.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Cedar Valley Community College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Vendor Engagement
- Facility Inspections
- Hazard Prevention
- Electrical Systems
- Records Management Procedures
- Equipment Operation
- Work Order Management
- Pneumatic Systems
- Computerized Maintenance Management
- Complex Installations
Timeline
Facility Supervisor
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dart
05.2023 - Current
Facility Mechanic
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dart
11.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Business Management
Cedar Valley Community College