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Facilities Maintenance Professional

Devin Saunders
604 Harmony Lane
Pleasantville, CA 94588
(925) 555-1234

SUMMARY

Facilities Manager offering over 20 years progressive experience. Demonstrated ability to easily learn and apply new and enhanced technologies and skills. Reputation for maintaining and improving facilities and equipment at above-standard levels, ensuring smooth and continuous operation. Understand and ensure compliance with all applicable coding and zoning laws, as well as OSHA and EEO regulations and guidelines.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Over 15 years experience in industrial equipment and facility maintenance.
• Utilize innovation and creativity to enhance functionality and operability, while remaining in compliance with cost controls and organizational directives.
• Extensive background in equipment and facilities maintenance, including electric, gas, HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration.
• Excellent mechanical and design capability, with ability to disassemble, repair, replace, install, and reassemble parts, and make adjustments to equipment based on vast personal knowledge and manufacturer specifications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Reed Tavern, Erie, PA
1998 - Present
Owner/Operator
Maintained full P&L responsibility for the successful and cost effective operation of small, local business. Directed and monitored the activities of up to 13 employees at any given time. Maintained refrigeration, heating, and food preparation equipment, including freezers, grills, and ranges.
• Developed and administrated budgets.
• Hired, trained, scheduled, and disciplined employees.
• Managed food, liquor, and non-food inventories, maintaining optimum levels for continuous operations, while incorporating JIT (Just In Time) food management practices to control loss of perishable items and increase bottom line profitability.

Octagon Construction, Erie, PA
1996 - 1998
Home Builder
Utilized extensive knowledge of building, finishing, flooring, HVAC, plumbing, wiring, gas, water, and electricity to build 3500 square-foot, highly-efficient, underground, single-family dwelling.
• Employed students enrolled in industrial maintenance programs with Erie Community College to assist with construction and installation processes.
• Due to level of knowledge achieved, 2 students were allowed to test out of coursework and granted college credit for work performed.
• Modified and combined and installed auto-feed coal burner and propane-fired boiler back-up with radiant floor heating system, achieving 83% efficiency.
• System design allows for continuous feed of coal and automatic execution of back-up system during extreme cold.

Doyle Realty, Pittsburgh, PA
1991 - 1996
Real Estate Manager
Supervised property management for 3 apartments, including unit maintenance, rent collection, and bookkeeping processes.
• Maintained plumbing, electricity, and heating systems.
• Ensured all units were in excellent state of repair at all times, and occupants remained secure.
• Responded to repair requests and inquiries in an expeditious manner.

Purchased, renovated, and managed 3-unit and 6-unit apartment buildings, installing and integrating equipment for tracking and billing of individual gas, electric, and water usage, resulting in increased per unit profit, through decreased utility expenses for occupied units.

6-unit building:
• Replaced antique single-pipe steam system that supplied all units with 2-pipe hydronic Paloma-Pack boiler system for each unit.
• Installed over 1 mile of copper piping, while maintaining conformance with all federal, state and local utility codes.
• Repaired and replaced water lines, plumbing fixtures, and electric wiring, as well as performed structural renovations, including tear-out and replacement or repair of walls, floors, and framing.

3-unit building:
• Performed conversion from single meter to individually metered units, requiring tenants to pay water, gas, and electric and completed renovations, enhancing aesthetics and livability, and resulting in increased per-unit profitability.

Acme Laundromat, Pittsburgh, PA
1985 - 1991
Co-Owner/Operator, Laundry Mat
Transformed lower portion of 21-room house into lucrative, privately owned, coin-operated laundry facility.
• Began with 1/3 of ground floor, installing all necessary piping and electrical systems to support industrial washers and dryers.
• Threaded and installed 2" water mains and gas lines, resulting in perfect inspection by water, gas, and insurance companies.
• Unprecedented success of business demanded immediate expansion - first doubling, then tripling facilities.

Doyle Printing, Pittsburgh, PA
1982 - 1985
Roll Tender
• Maintained responsibility for regular maintenance and smooth, efficient operation of Gravure Press, employing knowledge of color printing processes to ensure highest quality production.

Manning Landscaping, Erie, PA
1979 - 1982
Landscape Contractor

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