Noah Akers
Lancaster
Summary
Experienced with overseeing facility operations and ensuring optimal maintenance. Utilizes problem-solving skills to address facility-related issues efficiently. Track record of creating safe and productive environment through effective team leadership and resource management.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Facilities Supervisor
City of Lancaster Parks & Recreation
02.2025 - Current
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular inspections, addressing potential hazards, and enforcing facility regulations.
- Provided guidance for janitorial staff and event plans.
- Helped select, schedule and oversee contractors.
- Worked within budget guidelines to accomplish routine repairs, maintenance and special projects.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements.
- Scheduled, coordinated and supervised all facility-related tasks and activities to monitor performance.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment, and safety compliance.
- Communicate with Superintendent daily on all pertinent matters. Daily routines for employees and any questions or concerns i have with or for the parks.
Park Caretaker
City of Lancaster Ohio Parks& Rec
04.2012 - Current
- Oversee and make sure that 400 acres of park is clean and in a safe condition for all park guests to hike, fish and to just have a fun time out in nature! I also maintain the Goslin Nature Center and take care of all park guest’s that rent the Nature Center for weddings, birthday parties etc…..
- Work closely with the EPA to be sure all safe measures are taken in and outside of the Nature Center.
- Take water samples quarterly and have them tested for safe drinking water.
- Work closely to the Nature Education staff so that programs or event's are enjoyed by all park visitor's.
Customer Service Field Representative
City of Lancaster Utilities Office
02.2000 - 04.2012
- Collected gas and water readings for people moving in and out of houses in the city, filled in reading the meter route when needed, had to try and collect past due money and shut off gas and water if needed. I also set up the routes for the meter readers to get gas and water readings, printing delinquent utility accounts daily and mailing them out. This job requires talking with the public at all times in the most professional way.
Grounds men
Cemetery Department City of Lancaster
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Laying out gravesites, taking care of interments, mowing grass and making sure the grounds of the cemeteries were in the best kept condition.
Carrier
City of Lancaster Sanitation Department
10.1996 - 01.1998
- Job Title: Carrier. On the back of the trash truck collecting garbage and placing in back of the truck.
Team Leader
Target
01.1995 - 01.1996
- I was responsible for leading a team of employees to be sure Targets Guests were happy and finding products in stock when they came into the store. I over seen that products were in stock, properly marked as advertised, Team Members were always greeting Guest’s, giving feedback to Team Members and ensuring that all Targets were met on a daily basis. Responsible for making out Team Members schedules and calling in additional help if needed.
Education
High School Graduate -
Lancaster High School
01.1993
Business Management
Ohio University Lancaster
01.1994
Skills
- Love to work and always striving to make things better Started working at the age of 13 and ever since I started working, my parents always told me to always try and do it as best as possible and I remember that every day Strong communication skills with other employee’s, park guests and those that rent the Nature Center at Alley Park I am always talking with the bride and grooms too help them plan their day and letting them know what is expected of them throughout their day I also go out of my way on a daily basis to meet and greet park visitors and make sure that they are enjoying the park and asking if they see any problems in the park I also have the ability to do more than one project at the same time Multi-tasking is a must have talent to have while working in a park that has so many buildings and huge events going on I also must over see all the projects and displays being set up for all of our events here at Alley Park
- Computer skills: Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel
- Grounds maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Facilities management
- Landscape maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Class A CDL
- Completed 13 on-line BWC courses for safety, health & Wellness, communication, hazards etc.
- Currently studying for Swimming pool license to operate.
Languages
English
Timeline
Interim Facilities Supervisor
City of Lancaster Parks & Recreation
02.2025 - Current
Park Caretaker
City of Lancaster Ohio Parks& Rec
04.2012 - Current
Customer Service Field Representative
City of Lancaster Utilities Office
02.2000 - 04.2012
Grounds men
Cemetery Department City of Lancaster
01.1998 - 01.2000
Carrier
City of Lancaster Sanitation Department
10.1996 - 01.1998
Team Leader
Target
01.1995 - 01.1996
Business Management
Ohio University Lancaster
High School Graduate -
Lancaster High School
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