Rudy Solano
LaSalle,CO
Summary
Maintenance supervisor and operations leader with experience overseeing apartment community repairs, preventive maintenance, and resident service requests. Background includes vendor coordination, budget monitoring, facility inspections, and OSHA-compliant work areas. Known for organizing work orders, prioritizing repairs, and keeping HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance systems running efficiently. Maintenance supervisor and operations leader with a background in apartment community repairs, preventive maintenance, and resident service response. Brings hands-on experience with work order management, facility inspections, budget monitoring, and OSHA-compliant work areas to keep HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance systems running efficiently.
Overview
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Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Avail Properties
Denver, Colorado
08.2023 - Current
- Supported maintenance operations across Avail properties apartment communities and common areas.
- Handled work orders and coordinated resident service requests across properties.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance systems.
- Checked units and building systems for safety, cleanliness, and repair needs.
- Coordinated vendor services for repairs, inspections, and emergency response.
- Tracked inventory of tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.
- Reviewed work orders, assigned tasks, set priorities, and allocated resources for job completion.
- Inspected facilities to identify issues and schedule needed maintenance.
- Ordered replacement parts to keep equipment functional and machines operating efficiently.
- Worked with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Diagnosed equipment issues and completed repairs to restore function and maintain uptime.
- Supported technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems per manufacturer specifications.
- Coordinated emergency repairs to limit disruption to production schedules.
- Kept records of repairs and parts inventory to support future planning.
- Directed maintenance activities to maintain continuous supply of heat, electric power, or gas for operations.
- Checked alarm systems and monitors for fire, carbon monoxide, and other safety levels.
- Prepared and monitored budget to support financial stability of maintenance department.
- Prepared work areas and planned job sites to support smooth job execution.
Director of Operations
Meadow View Assisted Living Center
Greeley, Colorado
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Directed daily operations for an assisted-living center resident services and support team.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw budgets, purchasing, and vendor relationships for Meadow View operations.
- Monitored compliance with senior care policies, state regulations, and internal procedures.
- Maintained compliance with legal requirements to support operational integrity with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Collaborated with the management team to align strategic objectives and establish operational goals that support business strategy.
- Provided leadership and guidance to subordinate managers and supervisors.
- Addressed resident concerns and facilitated family communication to enhance satisfaction and trust.
- Cultivated client relationships to drive business growth and strengthen account retention.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers ensuring best value pricing options were secured.
Cook /Personal Trainer
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital
Johnstown, ColorOdo
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared therapeutic meals for rehabilitation hospital patients following diet orders.
- Cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner items for hospital meal service..
- Tracked special meal requests for patient allergies and texture changes.
- Coordinated with nursing staff on updated diet instructions and tray needs.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation standards in dietary preparation areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment for batch cooking and food warming tasks.
- Sanitized kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes to ensure hygiene standards.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain a high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of food.
- Structure storage areas effectively to improve efficiency in food preparation processes.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from workstations, the stove, and the refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Addressed customer complaints regarding food quality and services to ensure satisfaction.
- Coordinated orders to streamline food delivery based on cook and delivery times.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Trained and guided kitchen staff on food preparation methods to enhance service quality.
- Trained and guided kitchen staff on food preparation methods to enhance service quality.
Medical Van Driver
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital
Johnstown, Colorado
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Transported rehabilitation patients for Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital appointments and discharges.
- Drove disabled and elderly clients to medical appointments.
- Assisted patients with safe van entry, exit, and wheelchair transfers to ensure comfort and security.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking the vehicle as needed.
- Handled loading and unloading of wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, oxygen tanks, and other medical equipment into and out of a vehicle.
- Secured mobility devices and safety equipment during transport.
- Inspected the medical van before trips for safety, cleanliness, and readiness.
- Sanitized van surfaces after each run for infection control.
- Followed hospital schedules and routes for timely patient transportation.
- Reviewed daily route schedules to enhance travel efficiency and minimize delays. to ensure timely arrival at destinations.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address patient needs and coordinate travel details.
- Documented trip logs, mileage, and patient transport records.
- Monitored traffic conditions along route; adjusted speed accordingly if necessary.
- Interacted professionally with passengers from diverse backgrounds.
- Reported any maintenance issues or incidents immediately to the supervisor.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in a calm and controlled manner.
Operations Manager
ABODEA
, UTAH
07.2013 - 10.2020
- Directed daily operations across ABODEA service teams and client support workflows.
- Monitored service requests, escalations, and issue resolution through ABODEA system.
- Coordinated staff schedules, task assignments, and coverage for property operations.
- Led recruitment, training, and mentoring of new staff to ensure team readiness and alignment with operational goals.
Security Manager
HOSPITAL SHARED SERVICES
DENVER
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Directed hospital shared services security operations across patient, staff, and visitor areas.
- Managed access control and badge procedures for restricted shared services facilities.
- Coordinated incident reports, investigations, and follow-up documentation with hospital leadership.
- Manager hospital security staff, Develop and train security officers, teach active shooter classes to hospital staff, prepare drills for emergency preparedness, organize and facilitate hospital for high ranking officials in case of emergencies, Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate security personnel. and approve payroll, risk assessments for all departments and recommendations, Established protocols for media coverage and ensured hospital safety during critical incidents., maintain a good working relationship with the general public and other outside departments, Resolved personal issues among hospital staff to sustain morale and foster a positive work environment. involving hospital staff as needed. facility and participate in department meetings with high level management in hospital.
Police Officer
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
04.2006 - 04.2011
- Executed street patrols and swiftly addressed emergency situations to ensure public safety in Estes Park.
- Responded to emergency calls, crashes, disturbances, and medical assists.
- Enforced town ordinances, traffic laws, and parking regulations.
- Conducted patrols in mountain resort areas to ensure safety for visitors and residents.
911 Dispatcher
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
04.2003 - 04.2006
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls in Town of Estes Park dispatch center.
- Dispatched police, fire, and medical units across Estes Park service areas.
- Accepted incoming calls for police, fire, and emergency medical services; monitored EMS personnel locations and coordinated resources at the scene; recorded calls in the C.A.D. system and provided emergency care over the phone until personnel arrived; managed after-hours utility services for the town; monitored multiple cameras around the city and police station.
- Observed radio traffic for Town of Estes Park emergency responders to maintain situational awareness.
Assistant Caretaker
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
01.1998 - 04.2003
- Provide customer service to all employees of Agilent, book cabin reservations and setup schedules for employees, Maintained property appearance through routine cleaning and maintenance tasks., provided security for the guests and the park, Operated heavy machinery, including backhoes and tractors, for park maintenance and forest management. provided emergency services to guests.
- Maintained cleanroom areas supporting Agilent Technologies laboratory operations.
- Inspected facility spaces for safety, cleanliness, and caretaking need.
- Responded to maintenance requests using work order procedures.
Production assembly lead
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
11.1993 - 01.1998
- Led assembly teams following Agilent Technologies work instructions and safety procedures.
- Managed daily production flow in cleanroom and assembly areas across cleanroom and bench assembly areas.
- Provided training to operators on component handling and quality assurance, torque tools, and quality checks.
- Conducted high and low level production testing on equipment, trained new employees on production and assembly lines, aided in front line troubleshooting of backup tape drives for computers, collaborated with engineers to share test data for product improvements, uploaded testing data into computer systems for engineering analysis.
Education
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
GILCREST, COLORADO01-1994
POLICE OFFICER, FIRE FIGHTING, MEDICAL TRAINING
AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GREELEY, COLORADOSkills
- Preventive maintenance
- HVAC systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Task prioritization
- Facilities maintenance
- Facility inspections
- Work order management
- Parts ordering
- Vendor coordination
- Vendor relationship management
- Maintenance budgeting
- Risk assessment
- Project planning
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Equipment troubleshooting
Certification
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE DIVISION: EMT-BASIC, THOMPSON VALLEY EMS TRAINING CENTER, PPCT defensive tactics, PPCT spontaneous knife defense, PPCT ground fighting tactics, Taser International taser x26/m26 certified, Weld county law enforcement training academy, CBI crime scene training, community policing, situational leadership training, CIRSA 2008 safe driving award for 5 years preventable accidents.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Avail Properties
08.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
Meadow View Assisted Living Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
Cook /Personal Trainer
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Van Driver
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2022
Operations Manager
ABODEA
07.2013 - 10.2020
Security Manager
HOSPITAL SHARED SERVICES
08.2011 - 06.2014
Police Officer
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
04.2006 - 04.2011
911 Dispatcher
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
04.2003 - 04.2006
Assistant Caretaker
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
01.1998 - 04.2003
Production assembly lead
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
11.1993 - 01.1998
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
POLICE OFFICER, FIRE FIGHTING, MEDICAL TRAINING
AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE