Kenneth D. Kmieciak
Bonney Lake,WA
Summary
Maintenance professional well-versed in managing complex maintenance operations and ensuring high standards of facility upkeep. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and adapt to changing needs. Known for strong problem-solving skills and commitment to reliable results.
Experienced with overseeing comprehensive maintenance programs in various facilities. Utilizes preventive maintenance strategies to enhance operational efficiency and minimize disruptions. Strong understanding of team leadership and project management within maintenance environments.
Professional maintenance leader prepared for this role. Proven ability to oversee complex systems, ensuring efficient operations and optimal performance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and resource management with reliable problem-solving abilities.
Diligent Desired Position with robust background in maintenance management. Successfully led teams to ensure operational efficiency and minimized downtime. Demonstrated expertise in preventive maintenance and strategic planning.
History of maintaining smooth and efficient building operations. Proficient in HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. Always looking at the big picture when planning maintenance activities, including budget limitations, performance requirements, and codes standards.
Focused maintenance professional eager to contribute value by leveraging Number years of leadership and industry experience. Skilled in machine diagnostics and repair.
Excellent planner, problem-solver and forward-thinking manager with Number years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance and team leadership. Achievements include reducing energy consumption, increasing performance, and minimizing downtime during major updates and repairs.
Effective Supervisor with Number years of related experience. Effective in providing structured leadership and conflict resolution. Performs or delegates preventive maintenance or emergency repairs.
Efficient Maintenance professional adept in Skill and Skill with proven history of excellent performance and dependability. Hardworking and driven by superior work ethic and commitment to team goals.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Physical Plant
Koelsch Senior Communities
Puyallup, WA
10.2025 - Current
- Directed maintenance operations to ensure optimal facility performance and safety compliance.
- Implemented strategic planning for capital improvement projects, enhancing operational efficiency across all properties.
- Oversaw budget management for facility operations, aligning resources with organizational goals.
- Led a team of facility managers, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Established preventative maintenance programs, reducing downtime and extending equipment lifespan.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop long-term facility strategies supporting community growth initiatives.
- Streamlined vendor management processes, optimizing service delivery and cost-effectiveness for maintenance contracts.
- Conducted regular inspections to enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across all locations.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to secure high-quality products at competitive prices for the organization''s needs.
- Championed sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact while promoting cost savings across campus buildings.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through diligent monitoring of physical plant operations.
- Streamlined work order processing procedures resulting in reduced turnaround times enhanced customer satisfaction levels among faculty students staff endusers.
- Optimized space utilization by designing facility layouts that maximized workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Ensured workplace safety by establishing strict safety protocols and conducting regular training sessions for staff members.
- Enhanced campus aesthetics with careful landscape design planning, installation, and upkeep efforts.
- Served as primary contact for building management and facility vendors.
- Developed long-term strategic plans for physical plant growth, renovations, and upgrades.
- Developed emergency response plans to efficiently address potential issues related to natural disasters or other unforeseen events affecting facilities operations.
- Conducted routine inspections to assess the condition of facilities, identifying areas in need of repair or improvement.
Maintenance Director
Avamere Rehabilitations
Tacoma, WA
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Oversaw maintenance operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and facility standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for maintenance services and supplies.
- Trained and mentored maintenance staff on best practices and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify issues and implement timely repairs.
- Collaborated with administration to budget for maintenance expenses effectively.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies.
- Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
- Led emergency response initiatives, ensuring prompt resolution of facility-related crises.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Verified building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
Plant Operations Director
Avista Senior Living Management LLC
Sumner, Washington
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Responsibilities include: providing residents and staff with timely and effective response to service requests, ensuring all equipment and systems function properly and safely, arrange for maintenance contracts as necessary, maintaining proper level of service repair parts for electrical, plumbing, laundry, lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, etc., and maintain records and arrange for fire drills and safety inspections.
Installer
Performance Contracting Inc
Seattle, Washington
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Responsibilities include: proper measuring/cutting of heat and firestop materials for marine insulation to meet state and federal regulations.
Commercial Truck Driver Class A
Atech Logistics
Kent, Washington
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsibilities include: Delivering Napa Auto parts to various store, safety and maintenance check of all equipment, operation of commercial motor vehicle truck and trailer.
Commercial Truck Driver Class A
Cheema Freightlines, LLC
Sumner, Washington
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsibilities include: safe operation of commercial motor vehicle, deliver and pick up loads in a timely manner.
Commercial Truck Driver Class A
Heartland Express
Sumner, Washington
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsibilities include: pick up and deliver dedicated Office Depot loads, safe operation of commercial motor vehicle.
Commercial Truck Driver Class A
Swift Transportation
Sumner, Washington
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Responsibilities include: safety checks, trip planning, load management, safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
Commercial Fisherman
Blue North Fisheries
Seattle, Washington
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsibilities include: Freezing, packing, shipping of product, forklift and crane operator, set and haul long line fishing gear, maintain refrigeration system, manage ten man crew, and relieve captain for wheel watches. Job duties have included: Deck Boss/Deckhand and Factory foreman.
Take-off Operator
Certainteed Gypsum
Seattle, Washington
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsibilities include: Safe operation of hyster 155 forklift, hyster 135 lift trucks, man lift, genie lift, several bundle machines related to wall board stack requirement, autonomous and preventive maintenance. Maintained and completed quality and product control logs. Promoted twice and designated subject matter expert and trainer for each position I have worked.
Waste Water Treatment Operator
Hytek Finishes Co.
Kent, Washington
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsibilities include: Responsible for compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental requirements for the treatment and discharge of machine shop process water. Duties include proper treatment of residual sludge through precise operation of all process tanks and various chemical additions to ensure safe and appropriate management of all waste material; operation of atmospheric analyzers and other testing devices according to prescribed protocols; maintaining accurate recordkeeping of all data to ensure compliance.
Router Operator/Sander
Buffelen Woodworking Company
Tacoma, WA
12.2014 - 02.2015
- Responsibilities include: operate the CNC router in MDF department, operate the ital press, sand and finish MDF doors to prepare for shipment.
Commercial fisherman
Alaska Longline (previously named Prowler Seafoods)
Petersburg, AK
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Responsibilities include: Freezing, packing, shipping of product, forklift and crane operator, working knowledge of navigational equipment: VHF, SSB Communications, GPS and Global system navigation, set and haul long line fishing gear, maintain refrigeration system, perform oil changes and fuel transfers on vessel, manage ten man crew, and relieve captain for wheel watches. Job duties have included First Mate, Chief Engineer, Deck Boss/Deckhand and Factory foreman.
Education
Class A CDL - Doubles and Triples Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement
CDS Commercial Driver School
04.2019
Certificate of Completion - Boiler Operator School Class 3-4
Bates Technical College
04.2013
60 Credits Earned - School of Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
12.2007
GED - undefined
Green River Community College
01.2006
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Grounds maintenance
- Welding and fabrication
- Mechanical systems
- Safety protocols
- Safety management
- Maintenance planning
- Structural repair
- Work order management
- Deadline management
- Contractor management
- Employee performance assessment
- Waste management
- Facilities maintenance
- Contractor oversight
- Vendor relationship management
- Department oversight
- HVAC systems
Certification
- About Caregiver Conduct, February 2024
- Mental Health Specialty Training, December 2023
- Adult First Aid/ CPR AED, December 2023
- Dementia Specialty Training, December 2023
- Basic Firefighting, Fire Training Academy, May 2014
- Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point Training Workshop, May 2014
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training, May 2014
- Lift Truck Safety Course, May 2013
- Safety and Survival Afloat Training, NPFVOA, April 2009
- Drill Instructor Workshop and Damage Control Training, NPFVOA, April 2009
- Basic first aid, NPFVOA, April 2009
Timeline
Director of Physical Plant
Koelsch Senior Communities
10.2025 - Current
Maintenance Director
Avamere Rehabilitations
03.2025 - 10.2025
Plant Operations Director
Avista Senior Living Management LLC
10.2023 - 03.2025
Installer
Performance Contracting Inc
04.2023 - 07.2023
Commercial Truck Driver Class A
Atech Logistics
10.2022 - 04.2023
Commercial Truck Driver Class A
Cheema Freightlines, LLC
01.2022 - 10.2022
Commercial Truck Driver Class A
Heartland Express
03.2020 - 01.2021
Commercial Truck Driver Class A
Swift Transportation
04.2019 - 02.2020
Commercial Fisherman
Blue North Fisheries
01.2018 - 11.2018
Take-off Operator
Certainteed Gypsum
10.2016 - 01.2018
Waste Water Treatment Operator
Hytek Finishes Co.
04.2015 - 04.2016
Router Operator/Sander
Buffelen Woodworking Company
12.2014 - 02.2015
Commercial fisherman
Alaska Longline (previously named Prowler Seafoods)
08.2013 - 12.2014
GED - undefined
Green River Community College
60 Credits Earned - School of Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Certificate of Completion - Boiler Operator School Class 3-4
Bates Technical College
Class A CDL - Doubles and Triples Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement
CDS Commercial Driver School