Melvin Howard
Nicholasville,KY
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Market Facilities Director
CHI / Common spirit Health
, KY
12.2023 - Current
- Reports directly to Regional Operations Director in multi-hospital system
- Responsibilities include; Plant Operations, Environmental Safety, Construction
- This position is responsible for Program Quality Evaluation, CHI-PAS financial performance for the site, personnel recruitment, training and development, communications reporting, customer satisfaction with program, and personal growth
- Manages acute care facility of
- Responsible for multiple supervisors
- Functions as Safety Officer
- Overseas operations of Facility Management by: conducting monthly department meetings; ensuring that reports are delivered in a timely manner; providing a working environment that meets all regulatory and compliance, and completing and maintaining all key performance indicators at or above program targets
- Manages budgets, verifies and assures appropriate use of staff, materials, supplies and vendors
- Insures that current records of all maintenance procedures are kept as required to meet all applicable codes and standards
- Maintains Preventative Maintenance completion at or above program targets
- Ensures financial performance of areas managed
- Manages and oversees the recruitment, training and development of staff
- This includes holding all necessary staff meetings and conducting or sponsoring education
- Develop a comprehensive, ongoing communication plan for staff, leadership, and all other constituents and customers
- Participates in the completion of the annual PQE
- Ensures continued accreditation, renewal of licenses, and the absence of litigation and fines by adhering to rules and guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies, as well as the Joint Commission and OIG standards
- Oversees customer satisfaction surveys at least annually
- Maintains positive working relationships with senior hospital administration
- Provides professional team and personal growth that meets the needs of the customer and employees
- Networks with peers to gain innovative ideas and sourcing of information
- Leads involvement in quality and/or other initiatives within the department
- Actively participates in construction related activities including a primary role in the development and implementation of the Master Facility Plan, as required.
- Monitored budget spending for all facilities-related operations, including capital projects and repairs.
Facilities Manager
CHI Health Care
, KY
03.2019 - 12.2023
- Manage day to day operations for Facilities/Maintenance on St Joseph Hospital Lexington and Jessamine campus combined total Of 458 beds
- Schedule staff for the Lexington facility to maintain 24/7 coverage
- Conduct daily meetings with staff and represent the Facilities department in daily Safety meetings with other department Heads
- Manage projects both large and small by utilizing Contractor and maintenance staff
- Recommend measures to improve conditions and operations of equipment
- Maintain records and track work orders for both Corrective and Preventive maintenance
- Oversee Repair/replacement of equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Review all rounding sheets daily to maintain Environment of Care
- Track and Report any Safety Issues
- Track air and temperature relations in all procedure rooms using the Trane tracer ES system.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, buildings, grounds, and other areas to identify necessary repairs or improvements.
- Managed emergency situations such as fires, floods, power outages and other events impacting the facility.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for maintenance, repair and operations of facilities.
Facilities Supervisor
CHI Health Care
04.2014 - 03.2019
- Manage day to day operations for Facilities/Maintenance on the Lexington and Jessamine campus combined total Of 458 beds
- Schedule staff for the Lexington facility to maintain 24/7 coverage
- Conduct daily meetings with staff and represent Facilities department in daily Safety meeting with other department Heads
- Manage projects both large and small by utilizing Contractor and maintenance staff
- Recommend measures to improve conditions and operations of equipment
- Maintain records and track work orders for both Corrective and Preventive maintenance systems
- Oversee Repair/replacement of equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Review all rounding sheets daily to maintain Environment of Care
- Track and Report any Safety Issues
- Track air and temperature relations in all procedure rooms using the Trane tracer ES system.
Maintenance Mechanic
Saint Joseph Health System - Lexington, KY
03.2010 - 04.2014
- Responsible for doing overall maintenance of the facility, inside and outside
- To provide a safe, attractive and an orderly Environment for the staff and visitors
- Conduct routine inspections and repairs on various facility systems such as Emergency generator, Sprinkler Systems and Fire doors, Nurse call system, Hood and duct systems, Hot water system, Boilers, Chillers/ Med gas Systems.
District Sales Manager
Interstate Brands Corporation - Danville, KY
12.2008 - 03.2010
- Maintained warehouse inventory
- Responsible for personnel in the route sales department
- Making sales calls for the Danville, KY and surrounding areas
- Ensure product quality in accordance with company standards
- Responsible for evaluating and reporting on 12 employee's performance issues
- Responsible for Inventory Management on 9 routes
- Supervision of warehouse employees
- Make sure all sales goals are reached
- Organized deliveries and pickups of P.O.S
- Needed to support route salesmen.
Education
General -
Lafayette Co. High School
05.1986
Skills
- Asset Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Work Orders
- Grounds Maintenance
- Public Safety
- Work Order Management
- Maintenance
- Repairs and maintenance
- Building Maintenance
- Technical knowledge
- Environmental Compliance
Certification
- CHE-(Certified Healthcare engineer)
- CFDI-(Certified Fire Door Inspector)
- CHSP-(Certified Healthcare Safety)
Timeline
Market Facilities Director
CHI / Common spirit Health
12.2023 - Current
Facilities Manager
CHI Health Care
03.2019 - 12.2023
Facilities Supervisor
CHI Health Care
04.2014 - 03.2019
Maintenance Mechanic
Saint Joseph Health System - Lexington, KY
03.2010 - 04.2014
District Sales Manager
Interstate Brands Corporation - Danville, KY
12.2008 - 03.2010
General -
Lafayette Co. High School
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