LEONARD VANCE
Massillon
Summary
Skilled in maintenance administration with a background in coordinating and overseeing complex building repairs and preventative maintenance. Strengths lie in problem-solving, project management, and effective communication. Proven ability to streamline processes for efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance, resulting in improved operational effectiveness and reduced downtime.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Administrator - Correctional
County Of Summit Executive
Akron
01.2024 - Current
- Managed maintenance schedules for county facilities and equipment.
- Coordinated repair requests and maintenance activities with service providers.
- Supported compliance with safety regulations in maintenance operations.
- Communicated effectively with staff regarding maintenance updates and schedules.
- Organized training sessions for new staff on maintenance protocols.
- Facilitated inspections of county buildings to ensure optimal conditions.
- Repaired broken fixtures, such as door locks, plumbing fixtures, lighting systems, laundry equipment, commercial kitchen appliances, and communication items within the facility.
- Performed regular preventative maintenance on equipment and systems. Including HVAC, dental equipment, radio communication, and emergency power systems.ems.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory of tools, parts, materials, and supplies.
- Ordered parts and supplies as needed for preventive maintenance or repair work.
- Coordinated with vendors to provide timely repairs of equipment.
- Adhered to established policies when performing scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Developed and implemented procedures for handling emergency situations requiring immediate action or attention.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines are followed when performing any kind of repair or installation work.
- Conducted inspections of buildings and equipment to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Assessed the performance of existing systems and identified areas for improvement.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from staff members regarding minor repairs or adjustments.
- Monitored building access control systems, including card readers, door control, and CCTV surveillance cameras.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all tasks related to maintenance functions.
- Conducted regular tests on the fire system and other safety equipment in order to ensure their effectiveness.
- Supervised the daily operations of a team of technicians engaged in routine maintenance activities.
- Provided technical support to staff regarding mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems issues.
- Developed healthy, productive relationships with team members to create constructive working environment.
- Managed schedule of repairs to guarantee arrival of parts, equipment and resources needed to satisfy job requirements.
- Performed emergency repairs during off-hours to restore essential utilities.
- Determined strengths and weaknesses of team members and assigned tasks according to skill level.
- Paid invoices after the completion of projects to assure proper processing of service invoices.
- Identified and resolved HVAC failures to restore comfort during extreme weather.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
Correctional Maintenance Repair
County Of Summit Executive Russell M. Pry
Akron
08.2015 - 01.2024
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Developed and trained staffing on inventory tracking system.
- Ordered and purchased materials for the building repairs.
- Developed a community of contractors for repairs needed that couldn't be completed internally.
Plumber
Buckeye Plumbing
Hartville
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Installed plumbing systems in new construction and renovation projects.
- Diagnosed and repaired leaks in residential and commercial plumbing systems.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls and repairs performed.
- Trained junior plumbers on safety protocols and best practices.
- Operated specialized plumbing tools and equipment effectively.
- Ensured compliance with local plumbing codes and regulations during installations.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Assisted apprentices with learning basic skills such as soldering pipes or installing valves.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Visited customer sites to assess their needs and provide estimates for repair jobs.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Supervised staff and evaluated work performance.
- Prepared project bids and gathered parts, labor and equipment needed for projects.
- Operated excavators for site preparation and material movement.
- Loaded trucks with excess dirt from excavation sites.
- Assisted in the installation of underground utilities including water lines, sewer lines and electrical conduits.
Site Foreman
Jackson Geothermal
Mansfield
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Coordinated work schedules for crew members and subcontractors effectively.
- Inspected job sites regularly to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Managed material deliveries and inventory for timely project execution.
- Trained new employees on equipment use and safety practices consistently.
- Facilitated problem-solving sessions to address on-site challenges collaboratively.
- Enforced quality control measures to uphold construction standards diligently.
- Collaborated with other supervisors and managers to coordinate activities between different trades or departments.
- Prepared daily reports summarizing progress on assigned tasks or projects.
- Maintain fleet equipment used for job locations.
- Fused plastic piping for geo-thermal fields.
- Map out field to assure proper distance between wells, as stated in as builds.
- Complete mandatory testing for pressure and cleanliness in the geothermal field, before integrating with the building main valve.
Plumber /Excavator Operator
Vance Plumbing and Excavating
Alliance
09.2006 - 05.2010
- Installed plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Diagnosed and repaired plumbing issues efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Provided exceptional customer service during service calls and consultations.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations during installations.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Machine Grinder Operator
Timken Bearings
Massillon
02.1999 - 09.2006
- Operated grinding machines to process various bearing components.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Adjusted machine settings to ensure precise specifications and tolerances.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Documented production processes and completed necessary records accurately.
- Used precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensions of finished parts prior to shipment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Kept accurate records of daily production numbers for review by supervisors.
- Operated overhead cranes and hoists to move heavy components around the shop floor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marlington School District
Alliance, OH06-1998
Skills
- Maintenance scheduling
- Parts inventory management
- Time management
- Emergency response planning
- Staff training
- Work order management
- Facility management
- Work order processing
- Relationship building
- Performance evaluations
Affiliations
- Cub Scout Leader
- Youth Hockey Assistant Coach
- Youth Hockey Team Manager
Accomplishments
- 2025, 100% compliance on jail standards. First time in 22 years.
About Me
- Adaptable professional with over a decade of experience in correctional maintenance. With a main objective to provide adequate housing to inmate roster. With an average of 650+ inmates, my objective has always been to provide each inmate with the necessaries as defined by the state. Proper HVAC, plumbing, lighting, laundry services, and kitchen services were kept up to a high standard with minimal downtime.
- I was born into a third generation plumbing family. Taking pride in keeping care of the tools, relationships, and learning the trades that have provided for my family for generations. Only leaving the family business to grow my understanding of new construction and learning from a different point of view.
- I've been married since 2012, we have two wonderful pre-teen boys. Our non work life consists of the boys youth hockey schedule, cub scout meetings, school and family activities.
- I am looking for a career that will bring in a welcome challenge to my diverse skill set. I have enjoyed my time with the county, however I seek a new challenge in my work career that will offer me new challenges.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Administrator - Correctional
County Of Summit Executive
01.2024 - Current
Correctional Maintenance Repair
County Of Summit Executive Russell M. Pry
08.2015 - 01.2024
Plumber
Buckeye Plumbing
08.2012 - 08.2015
Site Foreman
Jackson Geothermal
05.2010 - 08.2012
Plumber /Excavator Operator
Vance Plumbing and Excavating
09.2006 - 05.2010
Machine Grinder Operator
Timken Bearings
02.1999 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Marlington School District