Nathaniel Lafrininere
Stuart,Florida
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in facility management and maintenance, notably with Sitka Fine Arts Camp... Demonstrated expertise in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, coupled with exceptional leadership and customer service skills. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and executing over 3000 work orders, significantly reducing costs by over $40k while serving as a Damage Controlman in the United States Coast Guard.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roving Facility Manager
Grand Peaks
Stuart,FL
01.2025 - Current
- Helped coordinate Planting of Basil, Pesto and Spinach for our Italian restaurant.
- Installed and conducted Troubleshooting for toilets and plumbing. Broken Flanges, Caulking and valve repairs.
- Concrete Repair.
- Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Supervised staff of 5 in day-to-day activities.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
Area Mechanic
Disney World
Kissimmee,Fl
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Inspected and tested Chillers.
- Filled air conditioners with Freon, replaced capacitors, condensation fans, contactors, breakers and fuses.
- Investigated Guest complaints to identify cause of malfunctions in toilets, urinals, jacuzzis and showers.
- Used lock-out tag out equipment to properly de-energize equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Maintenance Technician
Pizza Express
Sitka, AK
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Installed Paneling
- FRP and painted kitchen
- Installed Conduit, Breakers and New Lines for outlets and electrical repairs
- Conducted Fleet Vehicle Inspections
- Installed Plumbing Supply Lines and Waste Lines, ABS, PEX, Shark-Bites
- Sanded and painted, primed Metal Doors
- Filled Holes through-out building and winterized doors
- Trouble-shooting Kitchen Equipment Oven Elements, bulbs, Infinite Burner Switches, Relays
- Replaced Toilets, Toilet Gaskets and Hardware: Flush Valves, Handles, Spuds, Gaskets, Flanges, Resetting Toilets
- Maintained a management focus on preventing and repairing equipment, increasing the overall efficiency of equipment
Facility Manager
ALASKA ARTS SOUTHEAST INC
Sitka, AK
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Maintenanced a 43 acre, 250 rentals consisting of hotel rooms, cottages, preschools, apartments and historic buildings
- Lead maintenance on washer and dryers replacing thermal fuses, heating elements, belts, relays and pumps
- Maintained fleet registrations, documents, insurance cards
- Conducted training for Camp Staff, Maintenance Staff and Volunteers on correct pre-trip and post-trip inspections procedures
- Replaced ABS Waste Drains, Pex, Shark-bites, Soldered Boiler Hydronic Lines for Circ-Pumps, and Valve Installs
- Replaced Disposal Lift Station Pump and Line, drinking water fountain repairs, hot water tanks, Tub Diverter Valves, Shower Closet Valves
- Maintained grease traps, sanitary waste disposal lift station systems
- Monitored Jockey Pumps, Fire-Main Pressures, Alarms
- Provided Excellent Customer Service
- Followed OSHA, federal and State Guidelines pertaining to Kitchen Hood System and Fire Halon System, Jockey Pump pressure, Water-Pressure City Main
- Replaced flooringFree floating, Linoleum, Carpet
- Lead Renovations to Sitka,Ak Hames Center Gym
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures
- Assisted with agricultural and landscaping designs and plans
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy
- Plumbing remodel Installations to include waste and supply, pex/abs/soldering copper joints, toilets, Drywall repair and install
- Lawn Maintenance
- PLC control maintenance
- Boiler Maintenance and Circ-Pump Installation
- Completed Annual Fire Dry/Wet testing
Facility Director
Morning Side of Cleveland Tennessee
Cleveland, TN
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections in accordance with State Regulations for temperatures, heights and Lighting Codes for Nursing Home Standards
- Conducted, and participated in regular safety inspection tours of the facility and ensure documentations of findings
- Conduct regular scheduled meetings with the Safety Committee
- Determine and ensure implementation of corrective action needed as a result of internal or external safety inspections
- Maintained accurate records and logs on maintenance activities relating to vehicle maintenance
- Prepared and submit reports on maintenance functions, as requested
- Provided in-put into the budget relative to maintenance needs to comply with budgetary guidelines
- Ensure maintenance staff is provided with relevant in-service training sessions
- Provide facility-wide training on safety issues, as requested
- Installed Thermostatic Mixing Valves, Toilets, New Plumbing Fixtures
- Replaced Light Switches, Outlets 240/110-120/, Ballasts and bulbs
- Established and documented and Lead drills for State Compliance Quota
- Monitored building fire main systems and directed annual preventive maintenance with contractors providing oversight
- Painted and Prepped Rooms replacing Electrical outlets and fixtures/ ballasts, Toilets/gaskets/valves/handles, handicapped essentials rails/alarms/handles drywall
Damage Controlman/Engineer
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Cape May, NJ
05.2002 - 01.2013
- Housing and Maintenance tech 2004-2008 supervised 10 personnel to maintain a 51 Million-Dollar-Facility compromised of 60 family unit homes, 12 base buildings and 26 apartment/short term housing
- Qualified Fitness Coordinator
- CDL class 'A' driver
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections, strapped and secured all engineering equipment, conducted inspections throughout trips
- Reviewed and Inspected Fleet Daily Driving logs and conducted fluid level checks, tire-wear checks, light and wiper checks
- Replaced wax rings, residential/vacuum toilets including handles, flush valves, sensors and valves
- Conducted Diesel Generator PMS and Round Checks
- Installed Pex, Soldered Copper Pipes and ABS Waste Drains
- Personally completed over 3000 work orders ranging from engineering, plumbing, carpentry, drywall and emergency repairs
- Facilitated over 130 housing turnovers
- Qualified Diesel Engineer
- Trained over 100 personnel in proper oil skimming techniques and procedures relating to diesel prime movers, air compressors and de-watering pumps
- Improved equipment maintenance standards saving over 40k in costs
Education
Certified Pool Operator - undefined
Charter College Lancaster
Lancaster, CA06.2022
HVAC EPA Universal Tech 1-3 Certified - undefined
USCG Weapons and Engineering School
Lancaster, CA04.2014
Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding - undefined
USCG Weapons and Engineering School
Yorktown, VA12.2004
Skills
- Communication
- Customer service
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- CMMS
- Entrata
- Micro-Soft Excel
- Leadership
- Flooring Installation
- Washer and Dryer troubleshooting
- Stamina and strength
- Heavy equipment
Accomplishments
Completed over 3000 work orders saving over 40k in labor costs.
Gapsintimeframesexplanation
- 2020-2021: Covid Break & Home Restoration for relocation Plan to Florida.
- 2015: Relocated Back to Alaska to spend time with my son Aiden.
- 2013-2014: HVAC School
Certification
EPA 608 Universal Tech 1-3
Certified Pool Operator
Hobbies and Interests
Jogging
Fishing
Snorkeling
Helping my community
Timeline
Roving Facility Manager
Grand Peaks
01.2025 - Current
Area Mechanic
Disney World
12.2022 - 08.2023
Maintenance Technician
Pizza Express
11.2021 - 06.2022
Facility Manager
ALASKA ARTS SOUTHEAST INC
03.2017 - 11.2020
Facility Director
Morning Side of Cleveland Tennessee
07.2015 - 03.2017
Damage Controlman/Engineer
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
05.2002 - 01.2013
Certified Pool Operator - undefined
Charter College Lancaster
HVAC EPA Universal Tech 1-3 Certified - undefined
USCG Weapons and Engineering School
Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding - undefined
USCG Weapons and Engineering School