MICHAEL SCHRUEFER
Union Bridge,Maryland
Summary
Maintenance Director leading facility upkeep, preventive maintenance, and regulatory compliance across healthcare and residential settings. Oversees safety training, vendor coordination, emergency repairs, and CMMS/TELS tracking to keep residents and staff safe, reduce downtime, and support reliable operations.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
Westminster
Westminster, MD
03.2026 - Current
- Established preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC and production equipment, minimizing emergency repairs and downtime.
- Trained maintenance crew on lockout-tagout and troubleshooting, increasing first-time repair rate on production lines.
- Tested predictive maintenance sensors on key motors to identify bearing failures before major breakdowns.
- Added NFPA- and OSHA-aligned shop safety procedures that passed external inspections with no citations.
- Collaborated with 3 vendors on service contracts, enhancing contractor response time for critical failures.
- Used CMMS work-order tagging in CMR/TELS to monitor mean time to repair and organize critical assets.
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facility
- Ensured residents received appropriate care in both nursing home and assisted living environments.
- Oversee all maintenance operations to ensure a safe and functional environment for residents and staff at Lorien Nursing and Rehab.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors to manage repairs and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with local health officials to ensure all maintenance practices meet relevant regulatory standards.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for emergency repair situations, ensuring prompt response and resolution.
- Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program to extend the lifespan of equipment and reduce operational costs.
- Served as chief safety officer overseeing safety protocols., train staff in safety procedures including fire safety procedures, also, perform fire drills and staff Inservice.
- Facilitated training sessions for the maintenance team to improve technical skills and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Collaborate with facility management to align maintenance strategies with overall operational goals and objectives.
- Managed waste, including medical waste, to comply with environmental regulations and safety standards.
- Managed the scheduling and execution of routine maintenance checks for backup emergency generators to enhance reliability during outages.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance tasks with vendors, ensuring timely completion and compliance with state survey requirements to maintain operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.
- Delivered comprehensive report to management detailing benefits and cost savings from modernizing facility infrastructure.
- Scheduled commercial small bus maintenance to ensure safe and reliable transportation for residents and staff.
- Utilized work order systems to track maintenance requests. for tracking maintenance requests and ensuring timely resolutions to enhance facility operations.
- Conducted OSHA 10 hour training to enhance the safety awareness and compliance skills of the maintenance team.
- Supervise daily maintenance activities to maintain a secure and efficient living space for all residents and team members at Lorien Nursing and Rehab.
- Develop training programs for maintenance staff to keep them updated on best practices and new technologies in the field.
- Created inventory management system to track maintenance supplies, streamlining procurement processes.
- Develop and lead a proactive maintenance team dedicated to minimizing downtime and addressing issues before they affect residents.
- Create a risk assessment plan for maintenance activities to prioritize safety and compliance throughout the facility.
INSPECTOR III
Baltimore Housing
Baltimore, Md.
- Conducted thorough inspections of residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
- Conducted inspections of completed projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications and addressing client requests effectively.
- Oversee the demolition of low-rise and the implosion of high-rise public housing units, ensuring safety standards are met throughout the process.
- Approved quality building components that meet Federal contract specifications and ensured compliance with local codes.
- Developed training programs for junior inspectors to enhance their knowledge of inspection protocols and regulatory standards.
- Facilitated community access to public housing resources, improving awareness and utilization of available assistance.
- Collaborated with management to refine CRM strategies, streamlining reporting workflows and enhancing operational efficiency.
OWNER
Schrufer Construction
Baltimore, Md.
- Managed home and commercial construction and renovation projects, coordinating schedules and resources to meet project timelines.
- Executed renovations of bathrooms and kitchens in residential and commercial spaces, maintaining high quality and efficiency standards.
- Oversaw renovation process, ensuring compliance with local building codes and alignment with client preferences.
- Collaborated with clients to create customized designs for room additions, ensuring seamless integration with existing structures and landscapes.
- Oversaw the application of building codes related to accessible designs, ensuring all renovations were compliant and met client expectations for functionality.
Education
AA -
Bay Collage
Baltimore, Md.06-1996
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Technical Documentation, Data Analysis, Excel Pivot Tables, Advanced Word Techniques, PowerPoint Presentations, CMR Software
- Preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Proficient in Tels as a Maintenance Director, Tels software, OSHA Certification, NFPA, Preventive Maintenance, Inventory Management, Risk Assessment, Vendor Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Emergency Response, Fire Safety, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Adaptability, Staff Training
- CMMS management
Personal Information
Title: Maintenance Director
Certification
- CPR CERTIFIED Various
- BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS Various
- FIRE SAFETY CERTIFIED Various
- SAFE FOOD HANDLING Various
- DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Various
- EXCEL Various
- WORD Various
- CRM Various
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
Westminster
03.2026 - Current
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facility
INSPECTOR III
Baltimore Housing
OWNER
Schrufer Construction
AA -
Bay Collage