Pete Zavala
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Dynamic Facilities and Maintenance Manager with a proven track record, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Expert in preventive maintenance and safety compliance, coupled with exceptional mentoring abilities and a safety-first mentality. Achieved significant improvements in facility operations through effective leadership and a positive attitude.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
Lakeshore
Carson, CA
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Inspected equipment, facility grounds, external building structure and systems on regular basis.
- Maintained records of all building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical.
- Held oversight of equipment maintenance, repairs and installations scheduling and work performed.
- Monitored facility operations to ensure adherence to safety regulations and compliance with applicable laws.
- Recruited and mentored new maintenance staff.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for maintenance, repair and operations of facilities.
- Managed and directed facility staff by handling assignment delegation and timely completion.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, buildings, grounds, and other areas to identify necessary repairs or improvements.
- Provided support in the planning of special events held at the facility.
Maintenance Manager
King Plastics
Orange, CA
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
Maintenance Manager
Judco Manufacturing
Harbor City, CA
04.2016 - 08.2023
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
Facility Manager
Magnetika Inc.
Gardena, CA
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Held oversight of equipment maintenance, repairs and installations scheduling and work performed.
- Inspected equipment, facility grounds, external building structure and systems on regular basis.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Planned and coordinated the maintenance of facility equipment and systems.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure safe working conditions.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for facility infrastructure components.
- Recruited, trained, managed and evaluated performance of staff members involved in daily operations.
- Supervised personnel responsible for maintaining groundskeeping activities at the facility.
Maintenance Manager
Pelican Products
Torrance, CA
08.2005 - 04.2015
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
Education
Chiller Compressor And Control Training
Thermal Care
Niles, IL12-2011
Compressed Air Systems Seminar
Kaeser Compressor
Cypress, CA06-2010
Crane Hoisting And Rigging Safety
Industrial Technologies
Rancho Dominguez,CA.10-1999
Industrial Electronic Controls
ATMS
Long Beach, CA02-1998
Installation And Safety Practices
Swagelok Companies
Long Beach, CA02-1997
Hydraulic Safety And Preventative Maintenance
Gates Rubber Company
Los Angeles, CA07-1996
HVAC, Electronics, Motor Control
Harbor Occupational Center
San Pedro, CA06-1994
High School Diploma -
Carson High School
Carson, CA06-1981
Skills
- Safety-first mentality
- Team player
- Great communicator
- Great mentor
- Positive attitude
- Sets high expectations for the team
Affiliations
- Enjoy gardening
- Working on cars
- DIY home projects
Accomplishments
- Manager of the year 2005 Pelican Products
- Gold Star award 2016 Judco Manufacturing
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Lakeshore
04.2024 - 01.2025
Maintenance Manager
King Plastics
10.2023 - 04.2024
Maintenance Manager
Judco Manufacturing
04.2016 - 08.2023
Facility Manager
Magnetika Inc.
05.2015 - 04.2016
Maintenance Manager
Pelican Products
08.2005 - 04.2015
Chiller Compressor And Control Training
Thermal Care
Compressed Air Systems Seminar
Kaeser Compressor
Crane Hoisting And Rigging Safety
Industrial Technologies
Industrial Electronic Controls
ATMS
Installation And Safety Practices
Swagelok Companies
Hydraulic Safety And Preventative Maintenance
Gates Rubber Company
HVAC, Electronics, Motor Control
Harbor Occupational Center
High School Diploma -
Carson High School
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