Sebastian Italia
Regional Director Of Facilities
Middletown,CT
Summary
To obtain a position in an organization that will provide a challenge, utilize my skills, and lead to future opportunities for advancement. Highly organized and efficient in fast paced environment. Ability to prioritize effectively to accomplish objectives with creativity, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Regional Director of Facilities
Benchmark
03.2021 - Current
- Responsible for managing the capital expense of a $26,000,000 budget, as well as implementation and tracking.
- Takes a lead role in refining and improving the capital expense tracking process to achieve the goal of updated and reconciled monthly reports to management, partners, and communities.
- Identifies and manages cost-effective vendor relationships to leverage our volume and provide the best service.
- Develops, implements, and monitors life safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborates with Legal and Risk Management on OSHA-related building and plant services knowledge and training.
- Partners with the Senior Director of Facilities to develop and implement a detailed, long-term plan to improve the overall facilities management of all Benchmark communities, paying special attention to expense control, preventative maintenance, fire safety, improvement of resident and associate safety, improvement in the compliance of all appropriate regulations, development of reasonable standards where appropriate, and improving associate development and training for optimized performance.
- Provides facilities support on a wide range of issues relating to site and utilities including, but not limited to building envelope, machinery and equipment, environmental issues, building code and regulatory issues, and life safety issues.
- Works with TELS software.
- Manages Special Projects that the individual properties need assistance to plan and implement, including, but not limited to larger scale construction renovations, phone and e-call/security system upgrades, major lighting upgrades, roof replacement, FF&E upgrades, common area carpet replacement, rot and mildew repairs/remediation and bulk purchases.
- Takes a lead role in planning and implementing more complicated CAPEX projects.
- Analyzes technical and operational problems at BSL communities and identifies solutions or processes to address those problems.
- Interview, conduct skills evaluations and approves all final Plant Operations Director candidates before hire.
- Develops and implements training programs for Plant Operations Directors and other field personnel on a variety of topics including preventative maintenance, lock out/tag out, capital budgeting, plant safety, OSHA regulations, etc.
Facilities Manager
One Macdonough Place
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Property strategy, design, and planning.
- On- and off-site building management.
- Implementing a predictive, reactive, or preventive maintenance approach.
- Contract management.
- Space management.
- Maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, plumbing, and electrical inspections.
- Ensuring fire safety systems are in working order.
- Providing emergency responses.
- Scheduling and planning regular maintenance and building repairs.
- Handling legal or contractual matters, with occupants and third-party suppliers.
- Providing occupants with the right equipment and amenities.
- Remain compliant with health and safety regulations.
- Making sure occupants are happy and safe through space management.
- Ensuring the premises are kept secure.
Power Plant Operator
Middlesex Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Perform inspections and monitor equipment function according to skilled craft classification, including temperature, pressure on 5 inch steam line, flow, and level gauges, to determine service requirements, including generators, pumps, turbines, compressors, and other equipment, as required to assess and diagnose maintenance and repair requirements during routine and upset conditions.
- Follow established maintenance standards to operate equipment from the control room, with occasional repair responsibilities.
- Conduct written and/or verbal communication with other control operators, the production supervisor, and others regarding the operation of the plant equipment.
- Use computer applications and complete necessary documentation, including data logs.
- Assist outside contractors when called upon to address power plant operations.
- Recognize and respond to immediate safety concerns, and assist with reduction and prevention. Aid in emergencies, as necessary.
Project Manager
LE Property Management
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Maintain commercial generators, steam boilers, and commercial HVAC systems.
- Day-to-day repairs on contracted apartments and complexes, i.e. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
- Install or repair ceramic and vinyl tile, carpet, hardwood, and laminate flooring.
- Interior and exterior painting.
- Construct and/or repair exterior walls (cedar, aluminum, vinyl siding, and brick).
- Construct and repair interior walls, with extensive experience in sheetrock, taping, and plaster.
- Installation and removal of windows, interior doors, and exterior doors.
- Estimate the cost per repair to align with the budget.
- Operate excavation equipment.
- Landscaping and snow removal.
- Installs exterior fencing.
- Communicates with owners and renters on expectations and completion of requested work orders.
Security Operations Assistant Manager
Middlesex Hospital
04.2012 - 03.2018
- Processed weekly Payroll in Kronos
- Scheduled training for all required certifications for new and existing Security Department employees
- Ordered supplies and uniforms for all Security Department employees
- Preformed Fire Extinguisher Training
- Communicates in English and Italian - Interpreter
- Assisted in hiring of Full time and Per Diem Security Department employees
- On the Board of the Workplace Violence Committee
- Worked closely with Vigilant to assist with security video and system set up
- Created/Assigned proper badge and parking access to employees and visitors
- Deescalated tense situations with patience
- Responded to all Security Call codes to ensure patient and staff safety
- 1st responder and/or assisted with violent and aggressive patients
- Patrolled and secured Middlesex Hospital along with all additional owned buildings and grounds
Education
Trade School Graduated - Carpentry
Vinal Technical School
Middletown, CT01.1997
Associate - Criminal Justice
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT 05.2001 -
Skills
State of CT Certified Lead Abatement
Concrete commercial and residential, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC
Sales planning
Meetings and presentations
Operations management
Customer satisfaction
Staff management
Staff training and development
Relationship building
Public speaking
Client relationships
Business development
Accomplishments
- Achieved cost saving through effectively helping with supply tracking and Vender contract negotiation.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of 3.5 million dollar devilment.
- Supervised team of 32 staff members.
- Documented and resolved possible Legionnaires which led to negative.
Timeline
Regional Director of Facilities
Benchmark
03.2021 - Current
Facilities Manager
One Macdonough Place
01.2021 - 03.2021
Power Plant Operator
Middlesex Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2021
Project Manager
LE Property Management
03.2018 - 02.2020
Security Operations Assistant Manager
Middlesex Hospital
04.2012 - 03.2018
Associate - Criminal Justice
Manchester Community College
05.2001 -
Trade School Graduated - Carpentry
Vinal Technical School