Director Of Facilities Management

• Jun 2018 - Present

Oversee numerous sites for a non profit agency that houses previously homeless adults with mental illness. This includes:Day to day maintenance and upkeep of the entire facilitySmall to large scale remodel projectsOversee department policies and proceduresOversee the IT departmentOversee all related contractors and vendorsNegotiations of numerous service and maintenance contracts including, IT, security, housekeeping contractors, service providers, and preventative maintenance vendors. Manage the maintenance staffAct as safety officerConduct staff fire and safety trainingLed agency's facilities response and oversight of ownership interests in the construction of a 9% LIHTC project. Collaborated with general contractor and development team in value engineering decisions, materials selection, construction management. Oversaw lease-up, furnishing, coordination of security systems, and stabilized operations, resulting in the creation of 57 units of new permanent supportive housing.

Director of Plant Operations and Environmental Services

• Feb 2016 - Jun 2018

Successful start up of new Behavioral Health Hospital. From seeing through the completion of a 5+ million dollar remodel, to the successful licensing and survey completion, to opening and running a successful facility during multiple management changes and having a full census. Responsible for the successful facility operation of a 44 bed inpatient psychiatric hospital. Everything from the day to day maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant and preventative maintenance of all equipment, including medical equipment as well as standard utilities. Director for the Plant Operations department as well as the Environmental Departments. Over see a 4 person environmental staff. Efficiently run the commercial laundry and daily cleaning schedules of the department. Responsible for all material and supply ordering as well as maintaining a par system for all of the facility linens. Serve as Safety Officer for the facility, overseeing the safety and security of the building, staff and patients. CPI instructor for the facility, required to train and certify all facility staff in verbal de-escalation skills as well as hands on restraint procedures concerning the patients. Serve on the Board of Directors for the leadership and steering of the facility. Served under 5 different CEO's as well as multiple DON's and other management positions. I was the first employee of the facility, being brought on during the construction and remodel of the building. I worked independently for multiple weeks during the construction phase, completing safety needs as well as clean up and remodel work myself. Worked along side contractors to complete projects. Operate the web based nurse call system, as well as the computer controlled door control and security systems. Responsible for the material and supply ordering for all departments except nursing. Efficiently maintain the bus for the outpatient program.Responsible for maintaining vendor and contractor contracts.

Director of Maintenance

• Jul 2015 - Feb 2016

Director of Maintenance

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

Directed day-to-day operations for the maintenance and upkeep of 187,000 sq. ft. (28 yr. old) facility and grounds which included two pools, 131 medical beds (between skilled nursing and rehab) and approximately 200 independent and assisted apartments.Managed five-person maintenance team.Coordinated all monthly, quarterly and yearly inspections/service contracts of all major systems by acting as liaison between Corporate and professional contractors including lawn care, snow removal, pest control, irrigation systems, fire systems, elevator maintenance, flooring, roofing, painting and wallpaper contractors.Performed and documented State and Federal required inspections including: Mechanical fire pump, Wet and dry sprinkler systems, weekly generator (monthly full load tests), and yearly life safety surveys and compliance.Operated and maintained two pipe chiller/ boiler heating and cooling system, including the replacement of two 125 ton chillers.Oversaw nightly personnel team and utilized personal skill sets to coordinate the replacement of four 500,000 btu domestic water boilers.Developed and implemented new procedures for emergency preparedness including fire, tornado, and elopement scenarios. Conducted in-service training with all staff regarding safety and evacuation procedures. Maintained quarterly QA report for building and systems.Member of building safety committee.Repaired and maintained commercial kitchen and equipment Attended training and seminars to keep up-to-date on NFPA codes and compliance.

Production Coordinator

• Apr 2002 - Sep 2013

• Planned and coordinated projects ranging from $500-$70,000.• Surveyed and accurately estimated the material and staffing requirements for various projects.• Worked hand in hand with subcontractors to complete projects.• Maintained a working schedule to keep customer project completion dates on time.• Secured materials and staffed each project to ensure projects come in on time and on budget.• Worked hands on as needed with my team to complete larger projects, or when my particular skills were required.Skilled in:• FRP• Sheet Metal• Welding and Fabricating• Concrete Flat Work• Framing• Drywall• Plumbing• Electrical• Phone and Data lines• Floor and Wall Tile• Epoxy Grout (Laticrete Certified)• Acoustical Ceilings• Commercial Doors and Hardware• Medeco Magnetic Lock Systems (Medeco Certified)• Working Knowledge of Commercial Restaurant Equipment• Light Equipment Operation• Painting and Staining Skills

Fabricator

• 1998 - 2000

• Welding and fabrication of conveyor belt systems and prep plants for the coal mining industry.• Structurally certified welder while employed here.• This job afforded me the opportunity to learn how to operate many different types of equipment and machinery ranging from skid steer loaders to 100 ton cranes.• Ceramic brick installation• Urethane coating installation• Spray painting • Welding and fabrication of conveyor belt systems and prep plants for the coal mining industry.• Structurally certified welder while employed here.• This job afforded me the opportunity to learn how to operate many different types of equipment and machinery ranging from skid steer loaders to 100 ton cranes.• Ceramic brick installation• Urethane coating installation• Spray painting