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Michael Chmielewski

Montville

Summary

To obtain a position where I can further use and develop current skills in a school environment. Skilled Facilities Manager with background in overseeing building operations and maintenance. Proven track record in improving operational efficiencies, reducing costs, and enhancing the workplace environment for optimal employee performance. Strong leadership skills complemented by ability to implement effective facility management strategies and solutions. Demonstrated success in project management, leading cross-functional teams to meet organizational objectives and maintain compliance with health and safety standards. Skilled Facilities Manager with talent for building relationships, directing maintenance workers, and offering technical support to owners and tenants. Forward-thinking problem-solver with top-notch planning and decision-making skills. Effective at keeping building systems running smoothly and efficiently. Forward-thinking and hardworking manager with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bringing several years' experience in the field. Achievements include accomplishing budget goals, reducing service interruptions to occupants and building strong maintenance teams. Proficient in conducting inspections, planning improvements, and managing projects. Quality-driven facilities maintenance leader with a superior work ethic, project management skills and an adaptable approach. Familiar with life safety systems, structural requirements, and codes standards. Dedicated Facility Manager with extensive background leading cross-functional maintenance, housekeeping and teams. Perceptive and corrective regarding all facets of buildings, grounds, and employee safety. Resourceful facility manager leveraging several years of experience and exceptional financial acumen to guarantee repeat success in cost-reduction objectives for organizations. Efficient scheduler and project manager bringing track record of consistent, on-time completion of major jobs. Resourceful Facilities Manager known for exceptional ability to deliver highly productive and efficient outcomes in facility operations. Specialize in strategic planning, space management, and emergency response procedures. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth operation of facilities while fostering collaborative work environments. Skilled Facilities Manager with a track record of ensuring smooth operations and maintaining standards in various settings including corporate offices and educational institutions. Strengths include strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and exceptional communication skills. Have made significant impact through implementation of effective maintenance programs, cost reductions, and improving overall efficiency of facilities. Attentive professional brings proven leadership abilities combined with strong knowledge of maintenance, repair and supply chain duties. Oversees installations and space planning to foster organized and efficient facility operations. Meticulous professional promotes workplace safety and proactively enforces all osha requirements.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facilities Manager

Denille Board of Education
09.2018 - Current
  • Staff management (maintenance/custodial/grounds)
  • Budget management
  • Manage projects and work orders
  • Coordinate operations with Principals (4 buildings/schools)

Owner-Mason

Artistic Landscaping Masonry, LLC
01.2005 - Current
  • Assess potential jobs and provide written estimates to customers
  • Manage work staff
  • Manage materials and job assignments
  • Payroll management
  • Customer service

Education Facilities Manager

St James School
Basking Ridge
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Responds to maintenance and ground emergencies
  • Ensures supplies and equipment are maintained and ordered
  • Coordinates improvement projects and work orders

Supervisor of Maintenance

hiton Board of Education
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Interim Custodial Supervisor
  • Schedules and assigns tasks to staff
  • Coordinates improvement projects and work orders
  • Obtains quote from and maintains relationships with vendors
  • Responds to maintenance and ground emergencies
  • Ensures supplies and equipment are maintained and ordered

Maintenance Grounds

Upper Saddle River Board of Education
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Maintenance and grounds skills
  • Grounds Equipment operation
  • Work independent of direct supervision

Supervisor of Maintenance and Grounds

Wayne Board of Education
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Schedules and assigns tasks to staff
  • Coordinates improvement projects and work orders
  • Ensures field prep and maintenance through sports seasons
  • Obtains quote from and maintains relationships with vendors
  • Responds to maintenance and ground emergencies
  • Ensures supplies and equipment are maintained and ordered

Mason

Saddle Brook High School
05.2011 - 05.2014
  • Formed edges and molded joints with edging tools and jointers.
  • Sealed joints between bricks, blocks and stones using caulking compounds or grout.
  • Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
  • Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
  • Configured expansion joints and edges with related tools.
  • Checked vertical alignment of courses using plumb bobs, levels and string lines.
  • Participated in professional development classes and workshops to advance abilities.
  • Cleaned masonry surfaces with wire brushes, chisels and acid solutions before applying sealants.
  • Applied stains, sealer and curing agents to masonry.
  • Assembled scaffolding around buildings for access during construction projects.
  • Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
  • Guided large stones onto foundation locations using truck cranes, hoists and skids.
  • Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
  • Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
  • Removed broken masonry and constructed replacement sections for walls and floors.
  • Installed anchors in masonry walls to support pipes, conduits, door frames and other fixtures.
  • Measured and marked surfaces to lay out work according to blueprints or drawings.
  • Smoothed final surfaces by removing excess mortar and finishing joints.
  • Mixed mortar to the correct consistency for laying bricks or stones.
  • Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents.
  • Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
  • Restored mortar joints by removing mortar to exact depth and replacing with fresh mortar.

Mason-Journeyman

B&F Construction
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Lead mason for masonry projects
  • Concrete, cement, stucco and plaster work
  • Pave, block and brick work
  • Form structural layouts
  • Mason foreman for 10-20 workers

Mason-Journeyman

A. Judici & Sons Construction
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable safety regulations while on the job site.
  • Configured expansion joints and edges with related tools.
  • Smoothed final surfaces by removing excess mortar and finishing joints.
  • Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Operated power equipment such as forklifts and hoists when necessary.
  • Tested mortar samples for strength and adherence to industry standards.
  • Assisted in the construction of brick walls and other structures using masonry materials.
  • Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
  • Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
  • Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
  • Repaired damaged or deteriorated masonry surfaces, including tuckpointing and caulking.

Custodian, 2nd Shift

New Milford Board of Education
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Cleaning and maintenance skills
  • Cleaning equipment operation
  • Work independent of direct supervision

Education

St James School
Basking Ridge, NJ
06.2017

Upper Saddle River Board of Education
06.2016

High School Diploma -

Saddle Brook High School
Saddle Brook, NJ
05.2014

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Project management
  • Vendor management
  • Work order management
  • Emergency response
  • Staff management
  • Team building
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Safety compliance
  • Facility maintenance
  • Supply chain management
  • Quality control
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Performance assessments
  • Service contracts management
  • Cost-reduction methods
  • Sustainability practices
  • Staff supervision
  • Delegation skills
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Team direction
  • Innovation and creativity
  • System inspections
  • Professional demeanor
  • Budget planning and development
  • Inventory procurement
  • Facility operations
  • Performance evaluations
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Organizational skills
  • Supplier contracts management
  • Grounds management
  • Facility management principles
  • Budget administration
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Schedule management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Facility updating
  • Continuous improvement
  • Assignment coordination
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Technical team management
  • Employee supervision and task delegation
  • Analytical skills
  • Environmental compliance
  • Service planning and scheduling
  • Capital improvement
  • Inventory control
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Bid evaluation
  • Teamwork
  • Decision-making
  • Fire safety management
  • Space planning
  • Renovation management
  • Contract management
  • Task prioritization
  • Plumbing systems
  • Adaptability
  • Presentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Access control
  • Team leadership
  • Financial analysis
  • Property management
  • Health and safety
  • Goal setting
  • Safety protocols
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Excellent communication

Certification

  • CFM Certification
  • Asbestos Awareness Certification

Timeline

Facilities Manager

Denille Board of Education
09.2018 - Current

Education Facilities Manager

St James School
09.2016 - 06.2017

Supervisor of Maintenance

hiton Board of Education
01.2015 - 06.2016

Maintenance Grounds

Upper Saddle River Board of Education
01.2013 - 01.2015

Supervisor of Maintenance and Grounds

Wayne Board of Education
01.2013 - 01.2015

Mason

Saddle Brook High School
05.2011 - 05.2014

Mason-Journeyman

B&F Construction
01.2010 - 01.2012

Mason-Journeyman

A. Judici & Sons Construction
01.2010 - 01.2012

Custodian, 2nd Shift

New Milford Board of Education
01.2007 - 01.2009

Owner-Mason

Artistic Landscaping Masonry, LLC
01.2005 - Current

St James School

Upper Saddle River Board of Education

High School Diploma -

Saddle Brook High School
Michael Chmielewski