Richard Mc Gowan
Portland
Summary
Results-oriented Maintenance Supervisor with expertise in preventive maintenance and team leadership. Streamlined workflows and resolved issues proactively, enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration. Committed to safety compliance and facilities maintenance, contributing to improved service response times and elevated employee morale.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Lead
Terwilliger PLAZA
Portland
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Team Leadership: Assigns daily work orders, trains staff, and supports team performance.
- Preventive Maintenance: Creates and runs regular inspection schedules to stop equipment failures before they happen.
- Hands-on Repairs: Troubleshoots and fixes complex electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical issues.
- Safety & Compliance: Follows all local building codes and safety rules (like OSHA standards).
Maintenance Supervisor
HOA Services
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Supervised maintenance staff, ensuring adherence to safety standards and protocols.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules for community facilities and amenities.
- Implemented efficient workflows, improving response times for service requests.
- Trained team members on tools usage and best practices in maintenance procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and resolve maintenance issues proactively.
- Collaborated with contractors for specialized repairs and renovations within properties.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing downtime on necessary supplies.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
Janitorial Lead
YMCA Greater San Antonio
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Oversaw team operations to ensure compliance with cleanliness protocols.
- Conducted training sessions on cleaning protocols to ensure compliance.
- Developed and implemented efficient cleaning schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify areas for improvement and maintain high cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for enhancing facility maintenance practices and sustainability efforts.
- Resolved staffing issues by effectively communicating needs and providing support during peak operational times.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies, ensuring timely replenishment to prevent service interruptions.
- Initiated quality control measures that improved overall satisfaction ratings from facility users and visitors.
- Increased customer satisfaction with consistently thorough attention to detail in all assigned areas.
- Maintained a safe work environment through regular inspections and adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Arts - Computer Graphics
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon, ORSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Facilities maintenance
- Hands-on repairs
- Safety compliance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Team leadership
- Team supervision
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Timeline
Maintenance Lead
Terwilliger PLAZA
08.2025 - 07.2026
Maintenance Supervisor
HOA Services
11.2023 - 11.2025
Janitorial Lead
YMCA Greater San Antonio
09.2021 - 10.2023
Associate of Arts - Computer Graphics
Portland Community College