MATTHEW PHIPPS
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Results-driven facilities management expert with extensive experience in building operations and maintenance. Skilled in project planning, vendor management, and emergency response, contributing to operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction in complex environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Trades II / Building Manager
STATE OF COLORADO — DPA HVAC
Grand Junction
10.2023 - Current
- Manage the State Office Building at 222 South 6th Street, Grand Junction, with responsibility for day-to-day building operations, maintenance coordination, projects, vendors, tenants, and facility issues.
- Plan and coordinate building projects, participate in budget meetings, manage vendors, and coordinate work with building tenants to ensure timely project execution.
- Perform and coordinated HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and general building-trades work to maintain operational efficiency.
- Participate in emergency/on-call response and collaborate with multiple trades to resolve critical facility issues.
- Troubleshoot BAS systems and mechanical equipment; install and troubleshoot valves, actuators, piping, and controls.
- Perform brazing, soldering, ProPress, pipe fitting, drain clearing, refrigerant evacuation, equipment installation, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Order parts and supplies, coordinate vendors, and assist with project design, fabrication, and implementation to streamline operations.
- Create RFP's for building issues requiring onsite/local knowledge of contractors and issues that are specific to the western slope.
- Point of contact for resolution of information technology issues with tenants and contractors. My information technology background has been instrumental in getting tenant issues passed to internal teams with accuracy for speedy resolution.
Utility Plant Operator I
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Operated North District heating plant, monitoring BAS systems to ensure optimal performance across multiple facilities.
- Managed after-hours emergency response, evaluating facility issues and dispatching skilled trades, while escalating critical life-safety and utility emergencies.
- Observed system performance metrics and reported issues to supervisors.
- Conducted routine inspections for equipment maintenance and safety compliance.
Structural Trades II
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Executed comprehensive building maintenance and structural trades tasks in correctional environment, ensuring safety and functionality.
- Collaborated on structural systems and correctional access-control hardware installation, including RR Brinks, Southern Steel, and Best A2 core systems, enhancing security measures.
- Performed daily tasks with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Engaged with various coworkers to ensure goal alignment and address service-related issues.
Carpenter
5280 CONSTRUCTION
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Executed demolition, framing, layout, drywall, trim, crown molding, cabinet installation, painting preparation, caulking, and light plumbing to deliver high-quality finished projects.
- Constructed frameworks and structures using wood, metal, and other materials.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise carpentry work.
- Operated various construction hand and power tools while ensuring adherence to safety protocols, contributing to a secure work environment.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to complete various carpentry tasks.
Education
Information Technology Coursework -
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO01-2017
GED -
Poudre High School
Fort Collins, COSkills
- HVAC troubleshooting
- BAS programming
- Equipment installation
- Refrigerant evacuation
- Valves/actuators
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Controls
- Plumbing repairs
- Pipe fitting
- Soldering
- Brazing
- ProPress
- Drain clearing
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical systems
- General maintenance
- Building management
- Project management
- Vendor coordination
- Budgeting
- Tenant planning
- Emergency response
- Access control
- Inventory
- Custodial Management
- Vendor supervision
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Relocation
Open to relocation for the right opportunity
Training
- Backflow Certification
- CCENT Coursework
- A+ Coursework
- Network+ Coursework
- BAS / Building Automation
- HVAC & Mechanical Systems
- Active Directory / Microsoft 365
Certification
- backflow testing license Colorado
Timeline
Pipe Trades II / Building Manager
STATE OF COLORADO — DPA HVAC
10.2023 - Current
Utility Plant Operator I
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
08.2022 - 10.2023
Structural Trades II
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
05.2021 - 08.2022
Carpenter
5280 CONSTRUCTION
12.2019 - 07.2022
Information Technology Coursework -
Arapahoe Community College
GED -
Poudre High School