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Joseph Vitulano

Hypoluxo,FL

Summary

I offer experience as a Maintenance Technician, Supervisor & Chief Building Engineer. My professional background encompasses over 20 years of experience within the Electrical, HVAC & Maintenance Industry. I combine extensive skills in Management, Installations, Repairs, Organization and Safety. My experience is in first response to all Engineering needs including Coordinating Capital Improvements, Monitoring Deadlines, Managing Current Projects, Safety & Security Systems, HVAC & Energy Management Systems, Completing work orders and PM’s. Currently I’m employed with Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses. I maintain 11 student housing buildings with 1800 rooms. I manage projects and coordinate with vendors. For the last several years I worked as a Lead Building Engineer, Chief Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor and Electrical Instructor for Florida Technical College, managing crews for PM Repairs, Installations and Work Order Systems. Prior to that I managed crews for residential remodeling, LED lighting retrofit and other projects for HOA’s and local businesses. For 5 years I performed HVAC and Electrical Maintenance as a Mobile Engineer for Bank of America and Humana. For 17 years I served as a Journeyman Electrician with the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority. After 10 years as an Electrician, I was promoted to Maintenance Management, which included the Supervising of Electrical and Lighting Repairs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Florida Atlantic University
03.2023 - Current
  • Assign daily work orders to 12 Technicians for 11 Student housing buildings
  • Hands On Supervisor, First response to all engineering issues
  • Maintain all assets with PM programs
  • Chillers, Boilers, AC units, Electrical Feeds
  • Schedule and coordinate vendors and contractors
  • Maintain safe workplace with monthly refresher training to team.
  • Implemented energy-saving initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in equipment operation and facility management practices.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.

Chief Building Engineer

Lost Tree Management
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Maintain 2 Office Buildings in Palm Beach Gardens
  • PM all AC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Systems, Emergency Generator and Fire Systems
  • Schedule and Coordinate with Contractors and Vendors.
  • Completed LED Retrofit for parking garage lighting
  • Repaired metal roof structure "In House" to save thousands
  • Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies and summoned additional assistance to mitigate potentially hazardous situations.

Electrical Instructor

Florida Technical College
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Entry and Intermediate Level Electrical Theory and Safety Skills
  • Basic and Print Reading Wiring Skills and Circuitry
  • Teaching NEC and how to Navigate thru Code Book.
  • Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
  • Boosted student success rates by offering after-hours tutoring sessions and additional resources for self study.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Evaluated course materials, recommending updates as needed to align with evolving industry standards.

Mobile Building Engineer

Cushman and Wakefield - Humana account
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Mobile Engineer to 34 Humana Office and Medical Buildings
  • HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and General Maintenance Issues
  • Schedule Vendors and Contractors and keep to their Scope of Work.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks on various building equipment, ensuring optimal operation and minimizing downtime.
  • Conducted regular inspections of electrical, plumbing, and safety systems for optimal performance.
  • Improved building efficiency by implementing energy-saving measures and monitoring HVAC systems.

Lead Engineer

Welltower
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • First Response to all Engineering issues to 7 Medical Office Buildings
  • All HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and General Maintenance Issues
  • Supervising team with complicated issues and assistance.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance program covering systems.
  • Tested, evaluated, and fixed safety systems.
  • Managed vendor relationships to secure favorable pricing terms on components while maintaining high quality standards throughout procurement processes.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Associate of Arts - Electrical Engineering

BOCES Trade School
Dixx Hills,NY
06.1993

Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering

South Florida Academy For HVAC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2012

Skills

  • Over 20 yrs Experience as a Journeyman Electrician, NYC-MTA
  • HVAC National Certified Technician, AC, Split Systems, RTU's, Chiller Systems, Cooling Towers
  • Mobile and Building Engineer, General Maintenance, Repairs, Installations & PM's
  • Scheduling and managing contractors, vendors and following the scope assigned
  • Maintenance Supervisor/Chief Engineer, 10 years Supervising Work Crews, Assigning W/O's
  • Excellent Leadership and Organization skills, Ability to Multitask
  • OSHA Trained in Occupational Safety, Hold Monthly Safety Meetings
  • Tools and Equipment Maintenance
  • Emergency Response
  • Computerized Maintenance Management
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Worker Training
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Safety Protocols
  • Customer Relations
  • HVAC Systems
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Skilled Maintenance and Repair

Certification

  • Journeyman Electrician for New York City MTA
  • HVAC - National Certification
  • Universal EPA

Professional Employment

  • Florida Atlantic University, Maintenance Supervisor, 2023, Present, Assign daily work orders to 12 Technicians for 11 Student housing buildings, Hands On Supervisor, First response to all engineering issues, Maintain all assets with PM programs. Chillers, Boilers, AC units, Electrical Feeds, Schedule and coordinate vendors and contractors, Maintain a safe workplace with monthly refresher training to team
  • Lost Tree Management, Chief Building Engineer, 2022, 2023, Maintain 2 Office Buildings in Palm Beach Gardens, PM all AC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Systems, Emergency Generator and Fire Systems, Schedule and Coordinate with Contractors and vendors
  • Florida Technical College, Electrical Instructor, 2021, 2022, Entry and Intermediate Level Electrical Theory and Safety Skills, Basic and Print Reading Wiring Skills and Circuitry, Teaching the NEC and how to Navigate thru the Code Book
  • Cushman and Wakefield - Humana account, Mobile Building Engineer, 2018, 2021, Mobile Engineer to 34 Humana Office and Medical Buildings, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and General Maintenance Issues, Schedule Vendors and Contractors and keep to their Scope of Work
  • Welltower, Lead Engineer, 2014, 2018, First Response to all Engineering issues to 7 Medical Office Buildings, All HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and General Maintenance Issues, Supervising team with complicated issues and assistance

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Florida Atlantic University
03.2023 - Current

Chief Building Engineer

Lost Tree Management
01.2022 - 01.2022

Electrical Instructor

Florida Technical College
01.2021 - 01.2022

Mobile Building Engineer

Cushman and Wakefield - Humana account
01.2018 - 01.2021

Lead Engineer

Welltower
01.2014 - 01.2018

Associate of Arts - Electrical Engineering

BOCES Trade School

Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering

South Florida Academy For HVAC
Joseph Vitulano