Robert Arnold
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Facilities Manager with expertise in relationship building, maintenance team leadership, and technical support for property owners and tenants. Proven ability to solve problems proactively with strong planning and decision-making capabilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Manager
Home Sweet Home Ministries
Bloomington, Illinois
09.2018 - Current
- Supported safety inspections and identified maintenance needs.
- Coordinated vendor services for repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment for facility operations.
- Participated in staff training on safety procedures and protocols.
- Helped implement energy-saving initiatives within the facility.
- Conducted routine checks on facility systems and reported issues.
- Planned maintenance activities in accordance with budget limitations, building use needs and operational requirements.
- Reviewed bids received from contractors before awarding contracts for large-scale projects.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, buildings, grounds, and other areas to identify necessary repairs or improvements.
- Ensured that all facilities are kept clean by scheduling regular cleaning services according to industry standards.
- Addressed building emergencies with high-level urgency and developed timely and effective solutions.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for maintenance, repair and operations of facilities.
- Oversaw building improvements to update facilities and meet tenant requirements.
- Responded promptly to tenant requests for service or repair work within established timeframes.
- Tracked inventory levels of supplies used in daily operations.
- Coordinated the activities of subcontractors in relation to facility maintenance projects.
- Managed spending to ensure adherence with budget.
Pipefitter
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 99
Bloomington, IL
08.2007 - Current
- Installed pipes and fittings for water, gas, and drainage systems.
- Read blueprints to determine layouts and installation procedures.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lincoln College
Normal, IL05-2002
Skills
- Safety inspections
- Vendor coordination
- Maintenance management
- Energy-saving initiatives
- Inventory control
- Contract review
- Building improvements
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team direction
- Emergency preparedness
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Law Enforcement student award
Certification
- Jlg and forklift certified
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Home Sweet Home Ministries
09.2018 - Current
Pipefitter
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 99
08.2007 - Current
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lincoln College
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