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Juan "Carlos" Zacarias

Rosemead,CA

Summary

Skilled Facilities Manager with background in overseeing building operations and maintenance. Proven track record in improving operational efficiencies, reducing costs, and enhancing the workplace environment for optimal employee performance. Strong leadership skills complemented by ability to implement effective facility management strategies and solutions. Demonstrated success in project management, leading cross-functional teams to meet organizational objectives and maintain compliance with health and safety standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds and Facility Manager

Garcia's Property Management
Rosemead, CA
10.2018 - Current
  • Monitored facility maintenance for cleanliness and recommended improvements to overall aesthetics.
  • Collected, analyzed and prepared reports of statistical data to assess facility management objectives.
  • Recruited, trained, managed and evaluated performance of staff members involved in daily operations.
  • Managed and directed facility staff by handling assignment delegation and timely completion.
  • Enforced tenant and vendor compliance with insurance requirements and coordinated claims.
  • Scheduled and monitored on-site inspections of facility.
  • Organized meetings with vendors to discuss service agreements or new projects.
  • Managed contracts related to building services such as janitorial or security services.
  • Inspected equipment, facility grounds, external building structure and systems on regular basis.

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

County Of Los Angeles
South El Monte, California
04.2010 - Current
  • Supervised the grounds maintenance and building custodial operations of a 1,500-acre multiple-use regional park facility.
  • supervision of 27 employees in performing gardening duties such as planting, cultivating, mowing, edging, weeding, spraying, fertilizing, and renovating lawns and up keep of 29 restrooms.
  • Scheduled daily work assignments and work schedules for all maintenance staff assigned to the facility. Monitored the daily management and upkeep of the two Equestrians centers, The Blackwill Equestrian Park and the 72nd Street Equestrian Arena; and assisted in the oversight of the maintenance and grounds keeps on riding and hiking trails. Trained and monitored staff in the proper use of power equipment, usage of operating the irrigation systems and clocks which included running single stations, adding watering time, cleaning, adjusting and replacing sprinkler heads. Ordered/purchased maintenance tools and equipment, such as weed whips, hedge trimmers, chain saws, mowers and ordered equipment, material and supply when needed. Obtained estimates for tool repairs and serviced equipment. Kept accurate maintenance inspections and mileage records for twenty-five vehicles. Assigned, directed, and evaluated the work of personnel engaged in developing, implementing, and coordinating programs involving special events, overnight camping, specialized art or historical collections, equestrian, and other park activities. Coordinated pre-event preparation of the area to be utilized, and assuring the cleaning of the area before and after the event. Regularly inspected the facility to assure optimum maintenance and use of buildings, grounds, kids' play areas, equestrian trails, and lake areas, and reports deficiencies to the appropriate agency. Maintained working relationships with other county departments and government agencies, support groups and other organizations which provide services or have a special interest in the facility. Assured compliance by concessionaires and service contractors with negotiated terms of contracts; reports violations to appropriate departmental agency. Participated and attended meetings with community organizations, private contractors, or others involved with planning and developing the facility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05-2022

Skills

  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, multitasking, and prioritization
  • Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite
  • Building systems knowledge: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, carpentry, janitorial, fire detection, security, and access control
  • Facility management principles
  • Equipment installations and maintenance
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Service contracts management
  • Employee supervision and task delegation
  • Grounds management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Building maintenance
  • Masonry work
  • Concrete forming
  • Structural reinforcement
  • Stonework techniques
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Concrete mixing

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Grounds and Facility Manager

Garcia's Property Management
10.2018 - Current

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

County Of Los Angeles
04.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

California State University Los Angeles
Juan "Carlos" Zacarias