STEVE RAASCH
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Facilities manager overseeing maintenance, preventative maintenance, code compliance, safety, and security across 27 buildings. Manages annual operating and capital budgets, maintenance schedules, and a union team while supporting repairs, vendor coordination, and building systems. Brings steady leadership in asset tracking, compliance, and day-to-day facility operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
VILLAGE OF OSWEGO
01.2018 - Current
- Manages daily department activities for maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, code compliance, security, and safety.
- Created a complete facility maintenance plan, to include preventative maintenance, and code compliance items.
- Member of the Village of Oswego, Work Order and Asset Management Design and Implementation Team.
- Created a complete list of Facilities Equipment Assets, to plan 5-year capital replacement schedule.
- Develops and manages the Annual Building Maintenance Budget and Facilities Capital Budgets.
- Developed and implemented a 3-year LED lighting conversion program for the Village of Oswego.
- Created utility tracking process, including energy incentive process.
- Manages building environmental impact issues, including asbestos, mold, and hazardous waste emergency remediation.
- Maintains and updates BAS Programs.
- Member of Yorkville New City Hall/Police Building, Planning and Design Team.
- Construction Management of multi-million-dollar projects.
- Member of the Village of Oswego Safety Committee, which includes safety purchasing, audits, and drills.
- Manages 1 union staff member and contracted janitorial companies.
- Creates and manages, facilities maintenance and project schedules.
- Creates and manages Safety Grant Requests.
Facilities Manager
VILLAGE OF OSWEGO/UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Manages daily department activities for maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, code compliance, security, and safety.
- Managed maintenance for village facilities, offices, and public buildings.
- Coordinated repairs, inspections, and preventive service across municipal properties.
- Scheduled vendor work for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing systems.
- Reviewed facility budgets, purchase requests, and service contracts.
- Enforced safety procedures and building code compliance for village sites.
- Monitored work orders and tracked facility conditions through maintenance systems.
- Supported capital projects, renovations, and space planning for municipal offices.
- Planned maintenance activities in accordance with budget limitations, building use needs and operational requirements.
- Called in equipment repair services and maintained office supplies by ordering new inventory.
- Reviewed bids received from contractors before awarding contracts for large-scale projects.
- Negotiated with vendors regarding pricing on materials required for facility upgrades or repairs.
- Ensured that all facilities are kept clean by scheduling regular cleaning services according to industry standards.
- Addressed building emergencies with high-level urgency and developed timely and effective solutions.
Manager of Facilities
CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY / BROOKFIELD ZOO
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed daily department activities for electric, gas, water, HVAC, equipment repair, and life support systems.
- Oversaw scheduling of work orders/work assignments, work crews and equipment.
- Developed, managed, and controlled section operating budget.
- Managed a staff of 17 Union Personnel.
- Maintained and updated CMS Maintenance System.
- Developed, administered, and controlled section operating budget.
- Developed and managed the 5-year Capital Program, which included cost estimates and priority rating.
- Reviewed, created, and implemented facility maintenance programs and procedures, to ensure timely service while meeting budget goals and objectives.
- Assisted with the construction programs and acted as project manager.
- Managed all section programs for capital construction, special repairs, programmed maintenance, emergency and safety repairs, special events, and administrative overhead.
- Created and coordinated project plans, budgets, and schedules, with our internal Grant Department to obtain Grants and Gifts to the Society.
- Created and monitored energy usage and reduction plans. Coordinated energy rebates, through appropriate companies/municipalities.
- Reduced the average number of open work orders by 30 %, by implementing new procedures and accountability standards.
- A member of the CZS/Brookfield Zoo Incident Response Team. This includes incident response training, drills, and overall property planning.
Facility Management / Store Planning Project Coordinator
PAPER SOURCE, INC.
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Held responsibility for coordinating all projects and programs for Headquarters, Distribution Center, and 85 stores across 23 states. Assists in all organizational and administrative functions of store build outs, facilities maintenance, and renovation projects. Has responsibility for projects plans, purchasing, and budget reporting/development.
- Managed calendar of new store and renovation projects.
- Coordinated planning, review, and approvals for renovation projects.
- Reviewed, created, and implemented facility maintenance programs and procedures, to ensure timely service while meeting budget goals and objectives.
- Managed all purchasing, delivery, installation, and invoicing, for renovation supplies, fixtures, and product.
- Negotiated and created service contracts for utility, alarm, scavenger, and maintenance for all new stores.
- Created vendor database for all stores and services.
Facility Maintenance Field Senior Specialist
JCPENNEY, INC.
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Held responsibility for leading all HQ-approved projects and programs for 232 stores across 17 states, including providing assistance and coordination for the operation and maintenance of assigned facilities. Led preventative maintenance, energy efficient projects, special projects, large-scale rollouts and custodial reviews.
- Successfully completed Capital and Repair projects, including developing detailed, professional Scopes of Work for all projects.
- Oversaw numerous capital replacement projects, including but not limited to HVAC, escalators, roofs, electrical transformers, lighting, restrooms, fitting rooms, concrete docks, and sidewalks.
- Provided ongoing leadership for all facility repairs, replacements, and janitorial maintenance to provide a clean, safe, and cost-effective facility for customers and employees.
- Ensured 100% compliance with landlords and developers by actively monitoring all property management leases and contracts.
- Saved the company more than $1.4M in FY2012 by successfully implementing various cost avoidance initiatives, including landlord funded projects, energy savings and material-fixture relocation.
- Resolved and responded to numerous emergency situations, including building damage, fire, water, and smoke damage.
- Created an in-depth goal reporting form, utilized by the majority of FM Field Senior Specialists to report monthly goals and data.
- Swiftly organized and resolved all environmental impact issues, including asbestos, mold, and hazardous waste emergency remediation.
- Personally, investigated and resolved OSHA complaints and violations, as well as completing all ADA compliance items.
Education
Associate degree - General Studies
Joliet Junior College
Basic & Intermediate Construction Certification -
Joliet Junior College
Skills
- Facilities Oversight
- Expense Budgeting
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Cost Avoidances
- Streamlining Operations Efficiency
- Vendor / Stakeholder Management
- Construction Management
- Team Leadership / Development
- Training / Coaching / Mentoring
Personal Information
Title: FACILITIES MANAGER
Timeline
Facilities Manager
VILLAGE OF OSWEGO
01.2018 - Current
Facilities Manager
VILLAGE OF OSWEGO/UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
01.2018 - 06.2023
Manager of Facilities
CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY / BROOKFIELD ZOO
01.2014 - 01.2018
Facility Management / Store Planning Project Coordinator
PAPER SOURCE, INC.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Facility Maintenance Field Senior Specialist
JCPENNEY, INC.
01.2007 - 01.2014
Associate degree - General Studies
Joliet Junior College
Basic & Intermediate Construction Certification -
Joliet Junior College