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Springfield, Or, Us

Madras, Oregon, United States

Responsible for maintaining the physical condition of the property per company operating and safety standards. Maintenance Technicians perform various maintenance duties including unit turns and basic plumbing, electrical, painting, appliance repairs, cleaning units and grounds, and conducting unit and property inspections. Responsible for conducting all job duties in accordance with company standard operating procedures and safety protocols. Self-driven, adaptable, individual who demonstrates humility, integrity, and possesses a strong team focus. Respond to tenant / management requests and work orders for community common areas, buildings, and units in a timely manner. Assist with the scheduling and performance of all maintenance repairs and unit turns. Conduct and execute daily duties, work orders, and service requests etc. And document / record progress in Yardi mobile app. Conduct daily property walks to pick up debris, animal waste, garbage dumpsters and identify health and safety issues. Responsible for the general repair, upkeep and cleanliness of the property including grounds and all common areas. Perform additional tasks and responsibilities requested by Site Manager.

Bend, Oregon, United States

Managing a maintenance department of seven people for the largest prominent property management company in Central Oregon, conducting bi-monthly one-on-ones with supervised staff, providing staff recommendations for hiring to VP of Assets. Responsible for department budget, capital improvement and other major project management, monitoring tenant improvement projects, maintenance requests for 149 properties, inspection of work completed, annual departmental equipment, space, and materials assessments and recommendations for purchases, the preparation of and maintenance of all property maps including all fire, water, electrical and roof access detail, and the coordination with new property owners to prepare management contracts, including walk-throughs. I am also responsible for scheduling inspections and conducting testing on all fire systems and other emergency response call systems, plus 24-hour response to calls when needed.

Prineville, Oregon, United States

Responsible for the safe, professional, and operationally sound manipulation of electrical systems that support systems in high-availability, high-risk, or high-reliability environments. Regularly inspect and supervise critical equipment and respond to irregular or malfunctioning conditions. Required a solid understanding of hyper scale electrical and mechanical systems and NFPA70e and OSHA regulations that pertain to data centers, as well as ability to perform practical applications of preventative and corrective maintenance for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other infrastructure systems.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• On call 24/7 to act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on directing full cycle facilities maintenance, property management, and project management processes for an 11-story high-rise, mixed-use building environment that includes commercial and residential spaces in a block group containing 4 buildings. • Coordinate parallel projects by implementing the project management life cycle, i.e. scope identification, research and analysis, requirements gathering, scheduling tasks, allocating resources, deployment, and evaluation of results to handle projects in house as much as possible. • Document, report, and present project milestones, performance KPIs, and status updates to executive leaders.• Hold sprint meetings to identify project impediments, craft solutions, and design roadmaps that resolve issues, eliminate waste, and improve delivery processes.• Manage vendors and procurement procedures to ensure compliance with Statements of Work (SOW) and align purchases with feasibility, budget, and timing.• Actively monitor and mitigate risks by forecasting changes, modifying / adapting protocols, building contingency plans, and overcoming deficiencies.

Beavcerton Oregon

Description• On call 24/7 to act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on directing full cycle facilities maintenance, property management, and project management processes for an 11-story high-rise, mixed-use building environment that includes commercial and residential spaces in a block group containing 4 buildings. • Coordinate parallel projects by implementing the project management life cycle, i.e. scope identification, research and analysis, requirements gathering, scheduling tasks, allocating resources, deployment, and evaluation of results to handle projects in house as much as possible. • Document, report, and present project milestones, performance KPIs, and status updates to executive leaders.• Hold sprint meetings to identify project impediments, craft solutions, and design roadmaps that resolve issues, eliminate waste, and improve delivery processes.• Manage vendors and procurement procedures to ensure compliance with Statements of Work (SOW) and align purchases with feasibility, budget, and timing.• Actively monitor and mitigate risks by forecasting changes, modifying / adapting protocols, building contingency plans, and overcoming deficiencies.

Gresham, Oregon

• On call 24/7 SME on managing and overseeing project management processes surrounding preventive maintenance, disaster planning, and repair procedures.• Procured information from various vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing.• Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to ensure timely task completion.• Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.• Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance, and completing building updates.• Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.• Collaborated with various government licensing agencies including Medicare, Medicaid, and Health & Human Services, especially concerning HIPAA regulations.

Hillsboro, Oregon

• Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.• Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions while working with programmable logic controllers (PLC) on automated assembly line.• Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and repair schedules.• Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps.• Collaborated with team to define organizational processes and achieve productivity standards and adhere to accuracy standards.• Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Directed and oversaw maintenance and preservation procedures for historic building including planning, timelines and phase schedules, authoring SOWs, developing budgets, sourcing/hiring contractors, performing feasibility studies, fixture assembly, code compliance, records management, and procurement.• Staged and hosted bid meetings to source contractors, partnered with local and county government to ensure regulatory compliance, and utilized advanced communication skills to negotiate favorable contractual terms with vendors. • Implemented lean projects to reduce waste, spearhead new operational standards and institute initiatives that ensured alignment of goals, behaviors, and processes.• Utilized advanced communication skills to build, develop, and maintain relationship with vendors to review and revise contracts for favorable terms that exceeded project plan projections.

Beaverton, Oregon

• Was on call 24/7 to initiate timely project management processes and oversee/maintain the Data Center within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning facilities management and maintenance support.• As Head of the Safety Committee, monitored and analyzed preventative maintenance plan to proactively recommend and implement process changes that created actionable insights for improved efficiency and safety. • Staged, planned, and hosted CPR classes, selected and trained safety leaders, and partnered with executive team to brainstorm and implement emergency procedures.• Held brainstorming sessions that empowered teams to share perceptions, insights, and new ideas which cultivated an environment of creative problem solving, future-facing action planning, and open communications.• Maintained quality control and eliminated project lags by continuously inspecting work-in-progress, tracking lead times, and testing work to maximize adherence to contract terms, drawings, and specifications.• Reviewed and interpreted analytical (quantitative & qualitative) data, contractor scopes, probabilities, and competitive advantages to ensure project compliance and zero time lost due to accidents.• Spearheaded several large office moves involving 100-300 people at a time and was instrumental in taking down and closing 2 small offices.