Zachary Zolnosky
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Engineer Lead with expertise in preventive maintenance and compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability to optimize operations and ensure equipment reliability in healthcare environments. Experience with Department of Health inspections and procedures. Familiar with the environment of care and infection prevention protocols in healthcare settings. Acted as Facility manager on duty as needed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Maintenance Engineer Lead
CHI St. Clare Hospital
Lakewood, WA
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of hospital machinery to identify wear or damage.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to schedule maintenance without disrupting operations.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and service activities for compliance.
- Responded promptly to emergency maintenance requests from various departments.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations, fostering a safe working environment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and implemented effective solutions using hand and power tools.
- Coordinated with external vendors for parts procurement, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
Building Services Director
Solstice Senior Living
Tacoma, Washington
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed daily operations of building systems and maintenance services to ensure efficiency.
- Coordinated staff schedules for facility maintenance and support tasks.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Oversaw vendor relationships for service contracts and supplies to optimize costs.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities, identifying potential issues for prompt resolution.
- Supervised janitorial staff, ensuring timely completion of cleaning tasks.
- Maintained an inventory system tracking all supplies used in Building Services department.
- Assisted in developing capital expenditure budgets for future projects.
Maintenance Mechanic
Department of Veterans Affairs
Aurora, CO
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Executed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems and plumbing fixtures to ensure operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective repair strategies to enhance reliability.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and service requests for future reference.
- Responded swiftly to emergency maintenance requests, minimizing equipment downtime.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment to support repair tasks as needed.
- Inspected and repaired electrical systems, lighting, and air conditioning equipment for optimal performance.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to efficiently complete various repair tasks.
- Ensured compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards throughout all maintenance activities.
Education
Certification - Boiler Fireman
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA03-2024
Skills
- Joint Commission and Department of Health codes and protocols
- Infection prevention procedures
- Safety Huddles
- Work order systems
- Microsoft Office
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment compliance
- Service record management
- Vendor coordination
- Facility management
- Emergency response
- Staff supervision
- Safety protocol implementation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Cooling systems
- Inventory maintenance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Lighting systems
- Control systems
- Fire protection systems
- Heating systems
- Boiler maintenance
- Confined space entry
- Personal protective equipment
- Cost estimation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Mechanical aptitude
- Vendor supervision
- Valve maintenance
- Seal replacement
- Facility maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Written and verbal communication
- Vendor relations
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Electrical systems
- Administration
- Pneumatic systems
- Carpentry
- Generator maintenance
- Air compressor maintenance
- Continuous improvement
Certification
Class IV Boiler Fireman
Accomplishments
Engineer Of The Year-Washington State Society of Healthcare Engineering Southwest Chapter 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer Lead
CHI St. Clare Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Building Services Director
Solstice Senior Living
01.2021 - 06.2023
Maintenance Mechanic
Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2019 - 04.2021
Certification - Boiler Fireman
Bates Technical College