ROBERT SHRADER
Washington,MO
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Director with a proven track record at Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC, excelling in project management and preventive maintenance. A natural leader, I implemented cost-effective solutions that enhanced safety and compliance, while fostering strong vendor relationships and optimizing team performance. Committed to quality assurance and customer satisfaction, I drive operational excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Director
Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC.
Washington, MO
07.2025 - Current
- Managed maintenance operations for multiple senior living communities.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules for all facility equipment.
- Coordinated vendor relationships for specialized service needs.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain safety and compliance standards.
- Implemented cost-effective solutions for facility upkeep and improvements.
- Collaborated with management on capital improvement projects and budgets.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for all equipment.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Performed continuous evaluations of building systems and oversaw preventive maintenance.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Created detailed reports on the condition of buildings, mechanical systems and infrastructure components.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints regarding maintenance issues at their location.
- Directed bidding and selection processes to find external contractors for specialized projects.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop plans for future expansion projects.
- Put in place clear processes for repairs, system updates, and building enhancements.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during maintenance operations.
- Managed safety and fire protection planning, preparation, and employee drills.
- Reviewed vendor contracts to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Provided technical direction in the repair, installation, modification, and servicing of equipment.
- Scheduled and coordinated maintenance activities with other departments.
- Researched potential vendors for services such as landscaping or janitorial work.
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans in case of natural disasters or accidents.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities including costs and labor hours used.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility to identify any necessary repairs or replacements.
- Monitored budgets related to the upkeep and repair of facilities and equipment.
- Reconciled checkbook after completion of projects to assure proper processing of service invoices.
- Monitored and maintained HVAC systems performing preventive services and routine tasks like replacing filters.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Equipment Manager and Fleet Manager
Coca Cola High Country Bottling
Bismarck, ND
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Manage day to day assignments of repair work order of fountain, vending and cooler equipment.
- Plan, schedule and coordinate installation and removal of equipment from local customer locations, including Coke Atlanta national locations.
- Communicate daily with Sales Center team for any emergency repairs.
- Manage fleet of 10 semi delivery trucks, 4 service trucks.
- Coordinate major repairs with fleet mechanic.
- Instructed users on proper and safe use of equipment resulting in fewer injuries.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Planned programs of events or schedules of activities.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment inventory, repair and maintenance costs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies.
- Ordered parts needed for repairs or preventive maintenance activities as required.
Maintenance Technician
Benedictine Living Community
Bismarck, ND
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Inspect and Log equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Equipment includes air handlers, generator sets, chillers, boilers, building control system.
- Minor electrical and plumbing.
- Conduct life safety drills including fire drills and emergency generator testing.
- Insepct and adjust building environmental controls to ensure proper operation.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
Power Plant Technician
Sanford Health
Bismarck, ND
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Operate boilers, chillers, pumps, and related equipment.
- Repaired and maintained steam valves and related equipment.
- Ordered parts, overseen daily operations of power plant to ensure safe efficient supply of steam and chilled water to be used by the hospital.
- Inspected and tested power plant components such as turbines, generators, valves, pumps, motors, switches and associated controls.
- Monitored and inspected equipment, systems and control boards.
- Recorded and compiled operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs or reports.
- Adhered to plant safety and environmental policies and procedures at all times.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflows.
- Analyzed data from test results to determine necessary adjustments or repairs.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
Maintenance Mechanic
Sanford Health
Bismarck, ND
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Inspect and Log equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Equipment includes air handlers, vacuum pumps, generator sets, chillers, boilers.
- Minor electrical and plumbing.
- Inspect fire suppression and warning equipment.
- Inspect and log fire pump.
Shipping Clerk/Parts Associate
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Pulled parts from inventory.
- Prepared parts for shipping.
- Received and verified parts coming in to for inventory.
- Operated forklifts and hand truck loading and unloading shipments.
Operations Manager
Holland Company
Crete, Il
04.2000 - 01.2016
- I started as a Welder Trainee. I worked my way up to a Supervisor, then became an Operations Manager.
- Managed multiple units in remote locations. Units were individual trucks in the company.
- Units were spread throughout the United States.
- Responsibilities included day to day operating issues of trucks and personnel.
- Troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and any computer issues.
- Managed financials of up to 15 million dollars in assets.
- Controlled expenses of each unit to maximize profits.
- Safety was the top priority.
- Monthly, quarterly, and yearly review of financials.
- Conducted field audits.
- Trained employees on safety, new equipment, new tools, and any changing work processes.
- Instilled a culture of safety.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
Education
Certified H.V.A.C - Heating ventilation air conditioning
Rolla Technical Institute
Rolla, Mo01.2003
High School Diploma -
Cuba High School
Cuba, Mo01.1998
Skills
- Customer relations specialist
- Project planning and development
- Quality assurance and control
- Organized
- Unsurpassed work ethic
- Dependable
- New product introductions strategies
- Natural leader
- Logistics management
- Performance evaluations
- Expense reports
- Detail-oriented
- Superb time management skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Fleet management
- Inventory management
- Preventive maintenance
- Repair coordination
- Safety management
- Team building
- Project management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Maintenance Director
Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC.
07.2025 - Current
Equipment Manager and Fleet Manager
Coca Cola High Country Bottling
07.2023 - 07.2025
Maintenance Technician
Benedictine Living Community
01.2022 - 07.2023
Power Plant Technician
Sanford Health
05.2020 - 01.2022
Maintenance Mechanic
Sanford Health
08.2017 - 05.2020
Shipping Clerk/Parts Associate
04.2017 - 08.2017
Operations Manager
Holland Company
04.2000 - 01.2016
Certified H.V.A.C - Heating ventilation air conditioning
Rolla Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Cuba High School