Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Shawn Ward

Spencer,NY

Summary

Resourceful Building Maintenance Mechanic known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in HVAC systems, electrical repairs, and plumbing maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and communication, facilitating smooth operations and team cohesion. Hardworking member bringing great personnel management and motivational abilities. Helps drive team growth and enhance results through hands-on, proactive oversight of daily operations. Always ready to help personnel and managers achieve shared goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Facilities

Ithaca City School District
Ithaca, NY
08.2025 - Current
  • Managed maintenance schedules for district facilities to optimize operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated facility use requests for district events to streamline scheduling.
  • Developed safety protocols for staff and student interactions within buildings.
  • Implemented energy conservation initiatives that reduced operational costs significantly.
  • Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Supervised custodial staff training on cleaning procedures and equipment handling.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts for procurement of essential supplies and services.
  • Planned maintenance activities based on budget constraints and operational needs.

Head building Maintenance mechanic

Ithaca City School District
Ithaca, New York
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducted routine inspections of building systems and equipment for optimal performance.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC and plumbing systems to prevent failures.
  • Repaired electrical fixtures, ensuring proper functionality and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with contractors on major repair projects and renovations for efficiency.
  • Responded to maintenance requests from staff, addressing issues promptly and effectively.
  • Maintained inventory of tools, parts, and supplies to streamline operations.
  • Documented maintenance activities in adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
  • Trained junior staff on maintenance procedures and safety measures to enhance team skills.

Building maintenance

Ithaca City School District
Ithaca, NY
09.2020 - 01.2025
  • Evaluated bids from contractors for various projects related to building maintenance or renovations.
  • Monitored building maintenance needs in order to ensure that living areas are safe and secure for all occupants.
  • Provided guidance and support to other staff members related to building maintenance matters.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations related to building maintenance or repairs.
  • Ensured that all building maintenance operations were completed in a timely, cost-effective manner.
  • Handled variety of building maintenance responsibilities, including replacement of door locks and repair of heating and air conditioner problems.
  • Provided support for building maintenance projects such as painting, drywall repair, and minor carpentry work.
  • Organized volunteer teams for special projects such as building maintenance or repairs.
  • Performed residential and commercial building maintenance, repairs, and installations.
  • Restocked supplies such as light bulbs and batteries needed for building maintenance tasks.
  • Ensured compliance with state laws regarding safety standards in all areas of building maintenance.

Grounds Keeper

Ithaca City School District
Ithaca, NY
03.2010 - 09.2020
  • Maintained school grounds by mowing lawns and trimming bushes.
  • Cleared walkways and parking lots of debris and snow.
  • Operated landscaping tools such as blowers, trimmers, and mowers.
  • Collaborated with staff to schedule maintenance activities effectively.
  • Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
  • Assisted with landscaping projects such as laying sod or planting trees.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Construction

Mid State Basement Authorities and R Leach and son construction
Ithaca, NY
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • I have worked with Mid State Basement Authorities and R Leach and son construction as a second job periodically. Performing all tasks involved with in the construction of a home from the ground up from including, but not limited to foundations, framing, wiring, and ventilation, heating systems, to jacking up and rebuilding foundations and drying in basements using the most advanced technologies.

Machinist

Emerson Power Transmission
Ithaca, NY
08.2007 - 02.2010
  • I was a Lathe machinist. I took raw steel and carved it into bearing parts with tolerances within a tenth of a thousandth of an inch. I used measurement tools such as micrometers and venire calipers and also attended a required blue print reading and math course administered my TC3.

Education

High School Diploma - Auto Body

Ithaca City School
Ithaca, NY
01-2007

Skills

  • HVAC troubleshooting
  • Electrical repair
  • Plumbing maintenance
  • Equipment inspection
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Parts ordering
  • Building compliance
  • Safety regulations
  • Emergency response
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Staff training
  • HVAC systems
  • Roofing repairs
  • Security systems
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational skills

Accomplishments

While serving in the United States Army as an infantry soldier, I lead a team that managed repairs and maintenance for an entire company. As well as being the team leader I was a master gunner, which became a more prestigious position, maintaining repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on all our weaponry. I have also become a very reliable asset to my current department always expanding my knowledge to better perform and expand my horizons. So far everything I have set out to accomplish in my life I have and even exceeded my own expectations. I have recently been granted the groundskeeper two carrier ladder for performing tasks beyond my job expectation some being in the field of building maintenance for the school district. I know that I am capable of learning anything and that I will overcome any obstacles that stand in my way.

Timeline

Assistant Director of Facilities

Ithaca City School District
08.2025 - Current

Head building Maintenance mechanic

Ithaca City School District
09.2023 - Current

Building maintenance

Ithaca City School District
09.2020 - 01.2025

Construction

Mid State Basement Authorities and R Leach and son construction
01.2011 - 01.2017

Grounds Keeper

Ithaca City School District
03.2010 - 09.2020

Machinist

Emerson Power Transmission
08.2007 - 02.2010

High School Diploma - Auto Body

Ithaca City School
Shawn Ward