Steven Laymance
Ottawa
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Orion Property Management, excelling in preventive maintenance and team leadership. Achieved significant equipment reliability improvements and reduced downtime through strategic planning and effective resource allocation. Renowned for fostering strong vendor relationships and delivering exceptional customer service while managing complex projects efficiently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Orion Property Management
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
General Contractor
Advanced Flooringinc
01.2014 - 03.2023
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Established a reputation for delivering high-quality work consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
- Completed projects on time and within budget through meticulous scheduling and coordination of resources.
- Managed large-scale construction projects within cost, quality and time constraints,
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
- Conducted regular site inspections to ensure adherence to project specifications and building codes.
- Built strong relationships with subcontractors resulting in competitive pricing and reliable workmanship on job sites.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with exceptional attention to detail, clear communication, and consistent followthrough.
Education
None
Metro West Learning Academy
Des Moines, IA2004
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Staff management
- Safety protocols
- Predictive maintenance
- Grounds maintenance
- Team leadership
- Mechanical aptitude
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory monitoring
- Continuous improvement
- Facilities maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Employee performance assessment
- Employee performance evaluation
- Safety monitoring
- Resource allocation
- Asset management
- Installation management
- Apartment maintenance
- Building automation systems
- Fire protection systems
- Plumbing systems
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional and courteous
- Project planning
- Training and development
- Customer service
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Orion Property Management
04.2023 - 04.2025
General Contractor
Advanced Flooringinc
01.2014 - 03.2023
None
Metro West Learning Academy
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