Steven Umfleet
Columbia,Mo
Summary
Experienced and reliable Maintenance Supervisor with 4+ years of experience in property maintenance. Recognized for expertise in appliance repair, plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, team leadership, and HVAC repairs. resulting in significant cost savings to any company. Skilled in work order management, preventive maintenance, property inspections, and vendor negotiation to keep communities safe, efficient, and fully operational. Trusted and dedicated team member, consistently going above and beyond to ensure operational success.
Overview
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1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
The Scion Group LLC
Columbia, Missouri
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated preventative maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair.
- Performed HVAC maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal system performance and compliance with EPA standards.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Evaluated and guided maintenance department personnel to enhance team performance and service quality.
- Ensured Safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to secure cost-effective spare parts, ensuring timely maintenance operations.
- Coordinated apartment turns, inspections, and make-ready repairs to facilitate smooth resident transitions.
- Responding to resident work orders in a timely manner and operating Entrata.
- Performed pool maintenance and repairs to ensure cleanliness and safety for residents.
- Working closely with management to ensure that property maintenance operations run smoothly, meeting safety standards, and optimizing the efficiency of the team
Maintenance Lead
Cardinal Group Companies
Columbia, MO
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Promoted to maintenance team leader after consistently exceeding performance expectations and demonstrating comprehensive technical expertise across all areas of property maintenance.
- Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to improve overall team performance and skill development.
- Manage day to day maintenance operations for the property, ensuring efficient completion of repairs and maintenance requests.
- Took initiative to enhance HVAC knowledge, becoming the team's primary HVAC expert, which resulted in significant cost savings by handling repairs in house rather than relying on vendors.
- Conducted seasonal pool and spa maintenance to enhance guest experience and maintain property standards.
- Collaborated with management to maintain smooth property maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing team efficiency.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of property improvements, ensuring that all projects are completed efficiently and meet quality and safety standards.
- Scheduled apartment turns, inspections, and make-ready repairs between resident move-ins.
- Responding to resident work orders on Entrata and operating Leonardo247, which automates the daily operations of real estate.
- Built strong relationships with vendors and contractors, negotiating contracts and service agreements for competitive pricing and reliable service delivery.
- Assess and report on building conditions, providing management with recommendations for repairs, upgrades, or equipment replacement to optimize property operations.
- Traveled to multiple properties to assist with in-house projects and improvements in Carrollton, Georgia, Tampa Bay, Florida, and Columbus, Ohio.
Maintenance Technician
Cardinal Group Companies
Columbia, Mo
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Performing HVAC maintenance and repairs (EPA Certified)
- Performing pool maintenance and repairs (CPO Certified)
- performed a wide range of maintenance duties, including appliance repair, plumbing, electrical systems, and general construction.
- diagnosed and resolved issues promptly, ensuring tenant satisfaction and minimizing operational downtime.
- Perform apartment turns and make-ready repairs for new move-ins.
- Upheld grounds and common areas to meet curb appeal standards, while enhancing overall property attractiveness.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repair.
- Followed safety procedures and documented maintenance requests accurately.
- worked closely with the maintenance team leader to coordinate workflow and ensure projects were completed on time, contributing to seamless day to day operations.
- continuously improved skills and knowledge in various maintenance fields to provide efficient and high quality repairs.
- Performed miscellaneous tasks as needed to support maintenance operations.
- Completing resident work orders and operating Entrata.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rock Bridge HS
Columbia, MO05-2006
Skills
- HVAC maintenance
- Entrata operations
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Pool maintenance
- Plumbing repair
- Apartment turns
- Work order management
- Vendor negotiation
- Parts ordering
- Team leadership
- Property inspections
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Inventory monitoring
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Grounds maintenance
Certification
- EPA 608 Certification
- CPO Certification
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
The Scion Group LLC
07.2025 - Current
Maintenance Lead
Cardinal Group Companies
03.2023 - 07.2025
Maintenance Technician
Cardinal Group Companies
07.2020 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Rock Bridge HS