Mario A. Zuazua Jr
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Reliable Facilities Construction & BuildingTrades Manager with comprehensive Managerial and Supervisory experience and knowledge of multi trade practices, building codes, techniques and communications standards. Offers 30 years experience in construction and facilities project management, architectural and engineering, communication skills and a commitment to high quality service, customer service and availability 24/7.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Department Manager
Northside ISD
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Duties in my position as a Facilities Manager included to Supervise and Manage technicians on a daily basis and coordinate repair requests. Assist in managing other departments & technicians in HVAC,Building Trades,Plumbing,Sites with daily work projects
- Attend and Assist in Pre-Construction meetings for new and remodel projects for Electrical,HVAC,Mechanical,Building Trades,Electronics,Plumbing
- Maintain & Oversee Health and Safety Regulations standards for the district
- Conduct Campus on-site safety inspections
- Work with City officials & engineers on codes & ordinance's
- Installed and maintained wireless devices throughout 200 District schools, buildings and facilities
- Installed and maintained Overhead Paging Systems and PA systems such as Dukane, Telecor, Carehawk, Valcom, Bogen
- Installed and maintained VoIP phone systems such as Cisco, Nortel, Shoretel
- Repaired & maintained existing analog telephony and copper telephone equipment and wiring
- Installed and maintained communications and electronics cabling & wiring on various systems
- Other duties in my current position include the following: Coordinate with contractors on Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler inspections. Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams,Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime, Rebuilt and repaired printed circuit boards,Implemented vast knowledge of electronics principles to resolve complex electrical problems,Drafted and completed a daily, Weekly and monthly checklist for building equipment maintenance, Maintained up-to-date backups, images and computers, Maintained accurate electronic and instrument inventory to support safe and efficient operation, Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings,Estimated costs of repairs to determine feasibility,Maintained an inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs, Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), worked in confined crawl spaces and worked a flexible, non-standard workweek, Installed and repaired equipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical prints, collected, entered and analyzed data and created reports based on findings Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays, Trained maintenance Electronic Technicians and electronic apprentices.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
Facilities & Electronics Foreman Supervisor
Northside ISD
06.2007 - 10.2017
- Duties in my position as an Electronics Foreman included to Supervise and Manage electronic technicians on a daily basis and coordinate repair requests. Assist in managing other departments & technicians in HVAC,Building Trades,Plumbing,Sites with daily work projects
- Attend and Assist in Pre-Construction meetings for new and remodel projects for Electrical,HVAC,Mechanical,Building Trades,Electronics,Plumbing
- Maintain & Oversee Health and Safety Regulations standards for the district
- Conduct Campus on-site safety inspections
- Work with City officials & engineers on codes & ordinance's
- Other duties in my current position include the following: Coordinate with contractors on Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler inspections. Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams,Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime, Rebuilt and repaired printed circuit boards,Implemented vast knowledge of electronics principles to resolve complex electrical problems,Drafted and completed a daily, Weekly and monthly checklist for building equipment maintenance, Maintained up-to-date backups, images and computers, Maintained accurate electronic and instrument inventory to support safe and efficient operation, Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings,Estimated costs of repairs to determine feasibility,Maintained an inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs, Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), worked in confined crawl spaces and worked a flexible, non-standard workweek, Installed and repaired equipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical prints, collected, entered and analyzed data and created reports based on findings Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays, Trained maintenance Electronic Technicians and electronic apprentices.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
Electronics Technician
City of San Antonio
01.2005 - 06.2007
- Maintained all electronic and electrical components of the city's Traffic light systems which included all of the video detection cameras and electronic software.
- Duties includes being on call 24/7 and work alone without supervison.
Communications Technician and Foreman
Nathan Alterman Electric Co
06.2002 - 01.2005
- Supervised various new construction upstart wiring of communication and electronics to new buildings which included supervising 4 to 25 communications technicians, Tested and repalred electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms and control systems.
- Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime, Rebuilt and repaired printed circuit boards.
- Implemented vast knowledge of electronics principles to resolve complex electrical problems.Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.Reviewed line drawings to locate and splice buried fiber optic cables.Drafted and completed a daily, weekly and monthly checklist for building equipment maintenance.Collaborated with engineering staff on testing of prototypes and modified Instruments.Kept permits, isolation tags and logs current at all times.
- Maintained up-to-date backups, images and computers.
- Verified that all equipment was certified and met regulatory requirements.
- Maintained accurate electronic and instrument inventory to support safe and efficient operation Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings.Estimated costs of repairs to determine feasibility.
- Maintained an inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs.Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
- Climbed towers, worked in confined crawl spaces and worked a flexible, non-standard workweek, Installed and repaired equipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical prints.Collected, entered and analyzed data and created reports based on findings.Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays.
Communications Technician and Foreman
Martin Wright Electric Co
05.1995 - 05.2002
- Supervised various new construction upstart wiring of communication and electronics to new buildings which included supervising 4 to 25 communications technicians, Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.Rebuilt and repaired printed circuit boards.
- Implemented vast knowledge of electronics principles to resolve complex electrical problems.Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Reviewed line drawings to locate and splice burled fiber optic cables.Drafted and completed a daily, weekly and monthly checklist for building equipment maintenance.Collaborated with engineering staff on testing of prototypes and modified instruments.
- Kept permits, isolation tags and logs current at all times.
- Maintained up-to-date backups, images and computers.Verified that all equipment was certified and met regulatory requirements.
- Maintained accurate electronic and instrument inventory to support safe and efficient operation.Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings.
- Estimated costs of repairs to determine feasibility.Maintained an inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs.Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).Climbed towers, worked in confined crawl spaces and worked a flexible, non-standard workweek, Installed and repaired equipment based on mechanical drawings and electrical prints.Collected, entered and analyzed data and created reports based on findings.Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays.
Education
High School Diploma - Communications/Electronics, Electronics
IBEW Local 60
San Antonio, TX1998
John Jay High School
San Antonio, TX05.1995
Skills
- Communications & Electronics
- Life Safety Equipment & Installation
- Intercom, PA and Overhead Paging
- Power System and UPS backup systems
- Phone systems, wiring / cabling install & repairs
- Fire Alarm & Fire Suppression systems
- Effective communication
- Construction management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Team Oversight
- Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
- Budgeting
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Safety and compliance
- Safety policies and procedures
- Staff Management
- Workload Planning
- Quality Controls
- Contract Negotiation
- Site Monitoring
- Managing Materials
- Report Writing
- Building Codes
- Incident Management
- OSHA Regulations
- Materials Management
- Task Delegation
- Value Engineering
- Bid Proposals
- Company Safety Policies
- Worksite Safety
- Estimating Costs
- Task Prioritization
- Environmental Compliance
- OSHA Compliance
- Maintaining Equipment
- Site Coordination
- Construction Scheduling
- Training and Development
- Performance Evaluation
- Time Management
- Quality Control
- Construction Software
- Equipment Operation
- Team Leadership
- Budget Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Safety Compliance
- Project Leadership
- Employee Training
- Crew Scheduling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Schematics and Blueprints
- Construction Management
- Project Planning
- Workplace Safety
- Mechanical Engineering Knowledge
- Mechanical Engineering Principles
- System-Level Electrical Design and Integration
- Electrical Diagram Production
- Electrical Experience
- Electrical Engineering Standards
- Wiring Schematics
- Circuit Card Assembly
- Electrical Design
- HVAC System Design
- Energy Management
- Building Automation Systems
- Fire Alarm operations & monitoring
- Fire Sprinkler repairs and maintenance
- Fire Suppression repairs and maintenance
Timeline
Facilities Department Manager
Northside ISD
09.2020 - 12.2023
Facilities & Electronics Foreman Supervisor
Northside ISD
06.2007 - 10.2017
Electronics Technician
City of San Antonio
01.2005 - 06.2007
Communications Technician and Foreman
Nathan Alterman Electric Co
06.2002 - 01.2005
Communications Technician and Foreman
Martin Wright Electric Co
05.1995 - 05.2002
High School Diploma - Communications/Electronics, Electronics
IBEW Local 60
John Jay High School