Robert Walsh
Webster,TX
Summary
Strategic, solution-driven Facilities and 30+ years of experience supporting commercial and residential operations across six states. I help companies reduce operational risk, pass regulatory audits, extend equipment life, and maintain safe, efficient, fully compliant facilities. Skilled at creating preventive maintenance programs, improving building performance, and managing multi-site operations with precision. I deliver value through strong technical expertise, hands-on leadership, streamlined processes, and consistent cost savings. Known for building high-performing teams, elevating compliance standards, and providing dependable facility support that enhances business continuity and strengthens organizational reputation.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Plant Ops Manager
Kindred Hospital-JLL
Webster, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Maintain client satisfaction with the delivery of Facility Management services
- Conducting routine, scheduled maintenance on equipment and assets to prevent failure. Reduce downtime and extend the lifespan.
- Implement and monitor hazard control and team safety practices.
- Support work order management for in-house staff and vendors.
- Assist with annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes for the site.
Building Management/Maintenance/Project Coordinator & Regulatory Compliance
TBC
Houston, TX
01.2006 - 12.2024
- Managed building work orders database, overseeing receipt, closeout, reporting, and inventory reconciliation.
- Coordinated field purchases, accounts payable, external contracts, and building permits to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Led building inspections across Texas, maintaining full compliance with state and federal authorities.
- Oversaw security systems, including burglar alarms, fire alarm panels, key access at 17 locations in Texas
- Scheduled and allocated resources to ensure timely project completion and optimal staffing levels.
- Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly fuel system checks, maintaining certifications with (TCEQ) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
- Managed fleet systems, including monthly exception reporting and record keeping.
- Supervised waste disposal systems, ensuring environmental compliance at all sites.
- Acted as primary liaison for security at 17 locations throughout Texas, coordinating repairs and facility upgrades.
- Delivered exceptional service to stakeholders by managing work requests and ensuring safe practices in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
Maintenance Supervisor
Gross Management
, CO; LA; TX
01.1999 - 12.2006
- Directed preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring equipment safety and operational efficiency.
- Streamlined work order processes, improving response times and tracking for maintenance requests.
- Supervised and trained a team of technicians, fostering professional growth and high performance.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools, enabling timely repairs and cost control.
- Enhanced productivity by reducing downtime, optimizing budgets, and upholding rigorous safety standards.
- Improved equipment reliability through the implementation of preventive maintenance programs and routine inspections.
- Conducted comprehensive mold inspections across over 5,000 residential units throughout Louisiana and Texas, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Established and launched new maintenance shops to support multiple new construction projects, enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Trained and mentored new supervisors, fostering leadership skills and promoting adherence to company policies and quality standards.
Maintenance Technician
Equity Residential Properties
, WA; UT; NV; CO
01.1992 - 12.1999
- Performed skilled repairs using a variety of hand and power tools, addressing issues with minimal supervision.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment breakdowns, executing preventive maintenance to minimize disruptions.
- Adhered to work orders and specifications for equipment replacement, repair, and maintenance.
- Maintained comprehensive records of scheduled maintenance procedures, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- Consistently completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, supporting uninterrupted facility operations.
Education
Wasilla High
Wasilla, AKSkills
- Residential & Commercial Maintenance Management
- Preventative Maintenance Scheduling
- Electrical
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Painting
- Make Ready's
- HVAC mechanic for residential
- Inventory Management
- Contract & Permit Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Work Order & Database Management
- Security & Access Control Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Filing & Records Management
Certification
- Licensed Insurance Claims Adjuster, Texas Department of Licensing
- EPA Type 2, National Apartment Association
- Electrical Program
- Plumbing Program
- Appliances Program
- HVAC Program
Compliance Inspections
- FDA
- AABB
- LFB
- South Korea
- EU
Timeline
Facility Plant Ops Manager
Kindred Hospital-JLL
01.2025 - Current
Building Management/Maintenance/Project Coordinator & Regulatory Compliance
TBC
01.2006 - 12.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
Gross Management
01.1999 - 12.2006
Maintenance Technician
Equity Residential Properties
01.1992 - 12.1999
Wasilla High