John Harris
Louisville
Summary
Accomplished Facilities Manager with a strong track record in facility maintenance and vendor oversight. Known for exemplary risk assessment and attention to detail, driving improvements that enhance operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired- Facilities Manager
Department of Veterans Affairs
Birmingham
12.1994 - 08.2024
- Managed facility maintenance schedules and repairs, ensuring optimal functionality for veteran services.
- Coordinated safety inspections and ensured compliance with federal regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Oversaw vendor contracts and ensured quality service delivery.
- Conducted regular assessments of facility conditions and needs.
- Planned maintenance activities in accordance with budget limitations, building use needs and operational requirements.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, buildings, grounds, and other areas to identify necessary repairs or improvements.
- Addressed building emergencies with high-level urgency and developed timely and effective solutions.
- Provided support in the planning of special events held at the facility.
- Oversaw building improvements to enhance facilities, aligning updates with tenant requirements.
- Coordinated with onsite managers, liaison officers, and other outside agencies regarding safety and preventive maintenance.
- Performed HVAC maintenance, repaired electrical systems and managed building automation systems.
- Responded promptly to tenant requests for service or repair work within established timeframes.
- Tracked inventory levels of supplies used in daily operations.
- Recruited and mentored new maintenance staff.
- Managed spending to ensure adherence with budget.
- Maintained records of all building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical.
- Assessed building control system and HVAC system performance to suggest improvements.
- Monitored facility maintenance for cleanliness and recommended improvements to overall aesthetics.
- Oversaw construction and renovation projects to meet environmental, health and security standards.
- Surveyed facility to maximize safety and security.
- Established department goals and deadlines.
- Enforced tenant and vendor compliance with insurance requirements and coordinated claims.
Education
MBA - Health Administration
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA08-2018
Skills
- Facility management
- Vendor negotiation
- Safety compliance
- HVAC maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Budget management
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Inventory procurement
- Energy management
- Building maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Schedule management
- System inspections
- Building inspections
- Customer service
- Facility inspections
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Plumbing systems
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Technical understanding
- Process improvement
- Renovation management
- Construction management
- Grounds maintenance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Conflict resolution
- Equipment maintenance
- Teamwork
- Written communication
Timeline
Retired- Facilities Manager
Department of Veterans Affairs
12.1994 - 08.2024
MBA - Health Administration
Naval Postgraduate School