ROBERT SMITH
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
Summary
Professional leader with proven track record in driving organizational success and fostering collaborative environment. Equipped with strategic planning, operational oversight, and team development skills. Known for adaptability and delivering results in high-pressure situations. Adept at building strong relationships and leading teams to achieve business goals.
Facilities management professional with proven track record in overseeing maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency. Known for driving successful cost-saving initiatives and facility improvements. Focused on team collaboration and achieving consistent results, adapting efficiently to changing needs. Proficient in strategic planning and problem-solving, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet & Facilities Division Director
CITY OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
04.2006 - Current
- As the Fleet & Facilities Division Director I am responsible for repair, maintenance and construction of all owned and leased City buildings, facilities and parks as well as acting as the Project Manager for Leisure Services Department projects. I am also responsible for purchase, repair and maintenance of all City vehicles and small equipment. Duties include personnel management, budgeting, capital plans, planning, CMMS management and oversight of all disciplines in respect to the Fleet and Facilities Maintenance Divisions and the Cities Asset Management Program. This is accomplished through three direct report managers. Indirect reports include eight administration staff, eight fleet vehicle technicians, six trades technicians and twelve custodians. We maintain over 100 buildings and structures totaling over 500,000 SF under our care. We also have over 600 vehicles and several hundred pieces of equipment in the Fleet portfolio. I oversee operating budgets of more than $4.9 million and Capital Projects of approximately $17 million this year. I was a key member in the design, construction and opening for the complete re-development of the City’s Westmonte Park which included; offices, large meeting spaces, indoor and outdoor pools, sports courts, playgrounds and maintenance buildings.
- Developed and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Oversaw budget planning processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs.
- Directed cross-functional teams in executing city-wide projects that improved infrastructure and public services.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the division, promoting professional development and succession planning.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Drove innovation within the division by fostering a culture of open feedback, creative thinking, and calculated risk-taking among team members.
- Provided strategic direction for team of [Number].
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
HVAC Technician
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
07.2000 - 04.2006
- I started as an HVAC Technician, moved to Technical Coordinator for the sitewide Utilities Department before becoming a Planned Work Supervisor. As the Technical Coordinator I managed the Asset Management, CMMS and scheduled work for the teams, handled repair projects, continuing services contracts and kept the Utilities Department Capital Plan updated. As a Planned Work Supervisor I was responsible for project management of Capital and Expense projects. This included scope/budget development, funding approval, requests for proposals, contracting vendors, contractor oversight, field management to ensure projects were on time and within budget as well as project closeout. I worked all facets of facilities and ride related projects but I was the primary PM for utilities and mechanical projects including central energy plant, transformers, chillers, cooling towers, generators, boilers and HVAC equipment. I remained as a part time employee until summer of 2007 completing projects and writing additional SOW packages as the need arose.
Service technician
KENDALL PLUMBING AND HEATING
12.1996 - 07.2000
- Service technician for a heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and sheet metal shop which handled residential, commercial, and industrial accounts. Job duties included field service and installation of equipment. Trouble shooting, pipefitting, ductwork fabrication, electrical service and control wiring were all normal job duties. Subject of work included forced air heating and cooling equipment, hot water and steam boilers, heat pumps and refrigeration systems with fuel sources of electric, natural gas, LP gas and fuel oil.
Firefighter III, Fire/Arson Investigator, EMT/Paramedic, officer, chief
BRISTOL KENDALL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT / FIRE & EMS
05.1983 - 07.2000
- Serving as a Firefighter III, Fire/Arson Investigator, EMT/Paramedic, officer, chief officer for 12 years and the last 8 as the EMS chief. Responsible for all EMS Department operations; personnel, facilities, vehicles, budgeting, finance, billing and ambulance operations. Began as a paid-on call service to part time and finally to two full time crews supported by 30 PT employees. Annual operating budget of $750,000. In October of 1999 we completed a joint $3.3 million Administration and Fire/EMS Operations Station 1 which I was actively involved with from design to completion. In January of 2000 we successfully blended the two departments into one.
Owner operator
YORKVILLE EMERGENCY VEHICLE COMPANY
04.1996 - 09.1999
- Owner operator of an Excellance Ambulance dealership for Illinois and Wisconsin. Providing sales and service of ambulances, fire equipment and medical equipment.
Patrolman
YORKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
07.1989 - 12.1995
- Patrolman on a department serving a population of approximately 5,000 people. Twice nominated for the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award as awarded by the OswegoLand Optimist Club (1990 & 1991).
Service technician
M.C. LOHBAUER INC.
07.1984 - 10.1987
- Service technician for a heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and sheet metal shop which handled residential, commercial and industrial accounts. Job duties included field service and installation of equipment. Trouble shooting, pipefitting, ductwork fabrication, electrical service and control wiring were all normal job duties. Subject of work included forced air heating and cooling equipment, hot water and steam boilers, heat pumps and refrigeration systems with fuel sources of electric, natural gas, LP gas and fuel oil.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration/Project Management
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
ORANGE BEACH, AL09.2019
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VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ORLANDO, FL05.2006
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ELGIN, IL12.1984
Bachelor of Science -
NORTHERN ILLINOIS MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE PROGRAM
ROCKFORD, ILundefined
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
CHAMPAIGN, ILundefined
WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SUGAR GROVE, IL01.1996
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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
LOGAN, UT01.1982
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem solving and organizational skills
- Budgeting, reporting and procurement
- Familiarity with construction, architecture and various systems such as HVAC, electrical and life safety
- Project management experience
- Strategic planning
Certification
- CFM Certified Facilities Manager as achieved through the International Facility Management Association.
- LEED-AP Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Accredited Professional as achieved through the Green Building Certification Institute.
- SALES ASSOC Florida DBPR Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate
- CDOE Certified Director of Engineering as achieved through the National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers
- EPA 608 EPA 608 Universal HVAC Technician Refrigerant Certification
Timeline
Fleet & Facilities Division Director
CITY OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
04.2006 - Current
HVAC Technician
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
07.2000 - 04.2006
Service technician
KENDALL PLUMBING AND HEATING
12.1996 - 07.2000
Owner operator
YORKVILLE EMERGENCY VEHICLE COMPANY
04.1996 - 09.1999
Patrolman
YORKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
07.1989 - 12.1995
Service technician
M.C. LOHBAUER INC.
07.1984 - 10.1987
Firefighter III, Fire/Arson Investigator, EMT/Paramedic, officer, chief
BRISTOL KENDALL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT / FIRE & EMS
05.1983 - 07.2000
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VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
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WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration/Project Management
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science -
NORTHERN ILLINOIS MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE PROGRAM