I like to : vegetable garden, fly RC aircraft, build wood projects such as kitchen cabinets, storage sheds, coffee tables, etc
Rufus Chris Holt
Bridgeton,NJ
Summary
Self-motivated individual with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency through strong problem-solving and communication skills. Committed to fostering teamwork and collaboration to support organizational goals.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim CEFM
Upper Deerfield Board of Education
Bridgeton, NJ
06.2020 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Keeping up with State requirements and reports for school districts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Maintenance Supervisor
Upper Deerfield Board of Education
Bridgeton, NJ
07.1987 - 04.2019
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure compliance with safety regulations and district standards.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, enhancing operational reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Coordinated repair projects, optimizing workflow and resource allocation across multiple facilities.
- Implemented training programs for staff on equipment usage and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Monitored inventory levels for maintenance supplies, ensuring timely procurement and cost-effective management of resources.
- Conducted regular inspections of school facilities, identifying areas for improvement and initiating corrective actions promptly.
- Collaborated with administration to develop budget proposals for maintenance operations, aligning with educational goals and priorities.
- Led emergency response efforts during facility incidents, ensuring swift resolution while maintaining student safety and operational continuity.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Supervised 3 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
- Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 4 employees.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
Custodian
Upper Deerfield Board of Education
09.1982 - 06.1987
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of school facilities, ensuring safe environments for students and staff.
- Operated cleaning equipment efficiently to perform daily custodial tasks across classrooms and common areas.
- Assisted in training new custodial staff on safety protocols and cleaning procedures to enhance team performance.
- Implemented inventory management practices for cleaning supplies, reducing waste and improving resource utilization.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
- Ensured a healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Supported event setup and tear-down, contributing to successful school functions.
- Reduced waste through efficient use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure adequate supplies were always available for custodial needs.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in facilities maintenance.
- Contributed to positive first impressions with meticulous upkeep of entrance areas and walkways.
- Increased efficiency by conducting routine inspections on custodial equipment and performing necessary maintenance tasks.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Coordinated with maintenance team to address and resolve facility issues promptly.
- Streamlined facility maintenance by promptly addressing minor repairs.
- Enhanced building safety by conducting regular security checks and reporting potential hazards.
- Ensured hygienic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols in restrooms and kitchen areas.
- Maintained cleanliness in high-traffic areas, contributing to positive public image of facility.
- Assisted in achieving higher satisfaction levels among facility users, responding quickly to cleanliness and maintenance requests.
- Supported event setups and breakdowns, enabling smooth operation of school and corporate events.
- Reduced supply costs through efficient inventory management and judicious use of cleaning supplies.
- Fostered safer environment by promptly addressing spillages and potential slip hazards.
- Reduced instances of pest infestations by overseeing strict waste disposal and storage policy.
- Improved facility appearance with meticulous floor waxing and carpet cleaning.
- Streamlined waste management processes, promoting recycling and sustainability efforts.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
Education
Computer Science
Glassboro State University
Glassboro, NJSkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Accomplishments
Training CEFMs to take over school district operations.
Overseeing lead water requirements and testing for New Jersey school district.
Completing QSAC requirements.
Over saw 12 custodians, 3 maintenance staff and 2 grounds staff
Met with fire marshal and expedited repairs. Kept state fire system requirements.
Handled required asbestos inspections.
Coordinated rod grant boiler/ hot water heater replacement and chiller replacement.
Coordinated "Right to Know" reviews and state mandates.
Certification
NJ C.E.F.M certification
NJ low pressure Boiler License
Interests
Timeline
Interim CEFM
Upper Deerfield Board of Education
06.2020 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Upper Deerfield Board of Education
07.1987 - 04.2019
Custodian
Upper Deerfield Board of Education
09.1982 - 06.1987
Computer Science
Glassboro State University