Kenny Armenta
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I have extensive experience managing public works, school districts, and maintenance of new construction projects. Currently manage a team of 30 employees, overseeing maintenance, budgets, and construction project management for 25 buildings and two sections. Additionally, I have managed 40 school sites and 130 employees, and I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facilities maintenance department. I have also played a key role in modernization, capital improvement, and deferred maintenance projects for Torrance Unified School District. In my previous role as a General Foreman, I was in charge of all construction operations, including bids, payroll, labor, RFI's, addendums, safety meetings, construction meetings, and training of new employees.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Manager
City of Burbank Public Works
01.2022 - Current
- I maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
- Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 30 employees.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Plumbing and Mechanical Manager
Torrance Unified School District
10.2013 - 01.2022
- Integrated architectural and engineering drawings to create cohesive packages.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Oversaw 5 departments with a total of 130 employees.
- Construction project management - Capital Improvement, Deferred Maintenance, and State Bond construction.
- Managed IIPP, AHERA, and Employee Safety Programs.
- Developed and implemented building operations and maintenance policies.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Tracked maintenance activity using schooldude software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
General Foreman
H.L Moe
03.2000 - 03.2012
- Worked alongside team to accomplish project goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Completed final walk throughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
Education
Certificate - Construction Management
UC Davis
Davis, CA06.2022
Facilities Maintenance Manager -
UC Irvine
Davis, CA06.2025
Certificate - Certificate
NAFA
New Jersey 05.2025
Van Nuys Union Training Center - Plumbing
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Van Nuys, CA07.2005
Diploma -
High School
Glendale, CA05.2001
Skills
Managing maintenance and operations
Construction project management
Customer service oriented
Budget management
Innovative Leadership abilities
Asset management
Licenses Certificates
- Construction Management-UC Davis
- NITC-Journeyman Plumber License
- NITC-Medical Gas Installer 6010 License
- City of Los Angeles Plumber License
- County of Los Angeles plumber License
- County of Los Angeles Backflow License
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Manager
City of Burbank Public Works
01.2022 - Current
Plumbing and Mechanical Manager
Torrance Unified School District
10.2013 - 01.2022
General Foreman
H.L Moe
03.2000 - 03.2012
Certificate - Construction Management
UC Davis
Facilities Maintenance Manager -
UC Irvine
Certificate - Certificate
NAFA
Van Nuys Union Training Center - Plumbing
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Diploma -
High School
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