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Nicholas Rickard

Akron,OH

Summary

Motivated Environmental Services/Maintenance Mentor manager with demonstrated knowledge of Maintenance best practices and operations. Proven skills in enhancing productivity, efficiency and bottom-line profits with forward-thinking leadership. Bringing 11 years of experience in field and ready to take on challenging, growth-oriented role with Wickshire.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Services Director/Mentor

Wickshire Senior Living
Poland, Ohio
10.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.
  • Evaluated employee performance and recommended promotions, transfers and dismissals.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Maintained required records of work hours, budgets and payrolls.
  • Selected most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring and surfaces.
  • Recommended or arranged for painting, repair work, renovations and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
  • Completed financial tasks by estimating costs and preparing and managing budgets.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Maintenance Coordinator

Sunrise Senior Living
Poland, Ohio
08.2018 - 10.2020
  • Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
  • Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
  • Managed maintenance team of 5 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
  • Tracked maintenance activity using Tels software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

Maintenance Technician

Communicare
Akron, Ohio
12.2012 - 08.2018
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
  • Inspected fire extinguisher equipment on state-mandated schedule.
  • Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair and cleaning procedures.
  • Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
  • Calibrated temperature and equipment settings to optimize performance.
  • Examined alarm systems and monitors to meet fire marshal standards and safeguard personnel.

Education

GED -

Trumbull County Technical Center
Champion, OH
03.2014

Skills

  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Complaint Handling
  • Furnishings Updates
  • Training Procedures
  • Safety Regulations
  • Staff Maintenance
  • Room Turnover
  • Building Repairs and Renovations
  • Employee Mentoring
  • Project Bids

Timeline

Environmental Services Director/Mentor

Wickshire Senior Living
10.2020 - Current

Maintenance Coordinator

Sunrise Senior Living
08.2018 - 10.2020

Maintenance Technician

Communicare
12.2012 - 08.2018

GED -

Trumbull County Technical Center
Nicholas Rickard