Keith Butz
Summary
Apartment Maintenance Supervisor with a focus on reducing vacancy time through efficient make-ready workflows and comprehensive property upkeep. Expertise in preventative maintenance, vendor coordination, and emergency response ensures high resident satisfaction and safety. Proactive scheduling extends equipment life and enhances turnaround processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Highmark Residential
Westminster, United States
10.2014 - 11.2024
- Executed morning property walks and groundskeeping to identify maintenance needs and ensure cleanliness.
- Performed snow removal to ensure safe access for residents and visitors.
- Performed morning pool maintenance to uphold hygiene standards and enhance recreational appeal.
- Contacted vendors to arrange make-readies and respond to emergencies.
- Worked with the manager and office staff to plan preventative maintenance schedules.
- Kept an inventory of stock for turns and general maintenance.
- Kept the make-ready board updated.
- Executed make-ready processes to improve apartment appeal, attracting prospective renters.
- Managed service requests by logging and prioritizing maintenance issues for timely resolution.
- Took care of on-calls when it was my scheduled turn.
- Diagnosed AC and heat issues and fixed them as needed. (If I couldn't fix them, called out the proper vendors for repairs and replacements.).
- Property walk with the Construction Manager.
- Worked with Yardi to do service requests, ordering of supplies for maintenance and office.
- Move-out walks: took pictures and listed pricing upon move-outs.
- Weekly safety meetings with office and maintenance.
- Worked closely with the office to update progress on make-readies and any outstanding work orders.
- Created schedules for pet stations and property trash cans.
- Worked closely with vendors.
- Organized service requests to facilitate prompt repairs.
- Ordered supplies when needed, keeping the supply.
- Contacted residents during emergency calls to update progress.
- Followed up with the office and residents after work was completed on emergencies.
- Documented incidents with reports and photographs.
- Inspected HVAC units seasonally, diagnosed faults, and replaced worn components to restore airflow.
- Managed vendor repairs for complex equipment failures, coordinating contractor schedules and documenting completion status.
- Maintained detailed inventory of parts and supplies, ensuring timely reorder to prevent delays in repairs.
- Responded to emergency calls overnight, triaged issues, and arranged targeted vendor repairs with status updates.
Maintenance Technician
Corum Real Estate
Westminster, United States
09.2014 - 10.2014
- Conducted general apartment maintenance to ensure tenant satisfaction and property upkeep.
- Assisted the Maintenance Supervisor with preventive maintenance routines.
- Conducted pool maintenance activities to ensure water quality and safety.
- Executed snow removal to ensure safe access to properties during winter months.
- Maintained clean and safe outdoor areas through grounds maintenance tasks.
- Apartment make-readies.
Contract
Career Strategies
Denver, United States
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Registered with Career Strategies for general contracting work at Village at Legacy Ridge apartments to support property management operations.
- Advanced from groundskeeper to make-ready technician within 3 months after contract acquisition by Property Management Company, enhancing property readiness for new tenants.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Contract
Nextaff
Aurora, United States
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Went through the temp agency that worked closely with Community Preservation & Management (CP&M).
- Assisted with construction tasks across multiple sites, contributing to project completion.
- Conducted residential roof repairs, enhancing safety and structural integrity.
- Executed asphalt surface repairs, improving durability and roadway safety.
- Completed pothole repairs to enhance roadway safety and usability.
- Sealed cracks in pavement to prevent further deterioration.
- Applied seal coat to asphalt surfaces for protection and longevity.
- Rebuilding decks and railings.
- Regrading crawlspaces.
- Replacing windows.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Denver, CO, United StatesSkills
- Facility maintenance
- HVAC inspection
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Preventive maintenance
- Appliance repair
- Structural repairs
- A/C troubleshooting
- Repair management
- Service request management
- Vendor management
- Compliance audits
- Inventory management
- Grounds upkeep
- Grounds maintenance
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Computer
Certification
- EPA Section 608, #916712539342, Type I, 09/20/17
- EPA Section 608, #916712539342, Type II, 07/26/18
- CPO, #C-001302 08/01/22 Exp: 08/31/27
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Highmark Residential
10.2014 - 11.2024
Maintenance Technician
Corum Real Estate
09.2014 - 10.2014
Contract
Career Strategies
07.2014 - 09.2014
Contract
Nextaff
01.2010 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Emily Griffith Opportunity School