REGINALD K BLANTON
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking Maintenance Supervisor bringing 25+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Poah Communities-Woodlawn Apartments
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Reduced maintenance costs by negotiating with vendors for more cost-effective service contracts.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning and safety protocols.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction through proactive communication and prompt resolution of maintenance concerns.
- Supervised team of housekeeping and janitorial workers to meet highest quality of cleanliness and safety standards.
- Streamlined work order processing, resulting in faster response times to tenant requests.
- Collaborated with contractors during construction projects to ensure high-quality results aligned with project specifications.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Recommended or arranged for painting, repair work, renovations and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
- Mentored junior staff members in developing their skills as building maintenance professionals while fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement efforts across all aspects of facility management operations.
Maintenance Supervisor
Draper & Kramer
05.2010 - 10.2023
- Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Fostered positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
- Supervised 5 employees and scheduled shifts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL05.1990
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Grounds Maintenance
- Cleaning
- Facilities Maintenance
- Supply Management
- Facility Inspection
- HVAC maintenance
Timeline
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Poah Communities-Woodlawn Apartments
11.2021 - 01.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
Draper & Kramer
05.2010 - 10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Oakton Community College
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