STEVEN A.

RHODES
6817 Dusty Miller Way Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908
Home (719) 694-8503 Cell (316) 648-3440 srf0f0b6@westpost.net
FACILITIES MANGER/ENGINEER
Facilities Planning/Project Management/Building Operations
Professional Profile:
Highly motivated quality facilities manager and leader with over 15 years experi
ence in project management, building systems, grounds maintenance, and safety ma
nagement. Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, team building, leadership
, budget management, and negotiation skills. Effective interpersonal, communicat
ions, and conflict-management abilities. Excellent computer skills with Microsof
t Word, Excel, and Power point. Skilled user of Computerized Maintenance Managem
ent Programs such as ISIS and SAP.
Core Competencies:
Maintenance Engineering Preventive Maintenance Safety Management
Facilities Engineering HVAC/R Systems Training & Development
Plant Operations Grounds Maintenance Supervision
Operations and Maintenance Building Trades Purchasing Management
Project Management and Planning OSHA compliance Relationship Management
-------------------------PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE---------------------
Aramark Healthcare and Education, Downers Grove, Illinois 1995 to 2010
Front Line Manager
Successful management of client accounts producing over one million dollars of r
evenue annually. Spearheaded maintenance-engineering day to day activities, incl
uding budget management of operations and projects budgets totaling twenty-five
million dollars, purchasing, personnel, contracts, and contracted work. Charged
with facility maintenance of up to eighty-six sites totaling over one million sq
uare feet. Identified and scheduled preventive maintenance of HVAC/R and fire-pr
otection systems, including landscaping and housekeeping equipment. Utilize MS W
indows Word, Excel, and various Computerized Maintenance Management Program soft
ware for reporting/documenting processes.
Supervise 52 custodial and 105 skilled and unskilled maintenance staff including
9 supervisory personnel; implementing and prioritizing work orders, purchasing,
and various contracts with trade-related companies to meet fluctuating and tigh
t deadlines. Cultivated relationships with building administrators; attended mee
tings to provide reports and technical assistance. Oversee construction-manageme
nt affairs and all building trades during construction projects. Conducts safety
training to meet OSHA annual requirements.
Key Accomplishments/Values Offered:
Delivered additional revenue to company while serving clients needs for value ad
ded services.
Analyzed departmental efficiencies, resulting in a 25% increase in productivity.
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Professional Experience, Continued
Noted for exercising good judgment in hiring personnel, technical competence, wo
rk ethic,
staff training and development, and take-charge-teamwork attitude.
Outsourced vendors, negotiated contracts, coordinated competitive bidding, monit
ored
quality of services and products.
Outstanding problem solving skills in both technical and personnel issues.
CHERRY CREEK NURSING HOME, Wichita, Kansas 1993-1995
DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Vigorously lead building maintenance and housekeeping daily operations, includin
g budget management, purchasing, contracts and contracted work. Charged with fac
ility maintenance for the 86 bed nursing home, 26 bed rehabilitation hospital, a
nd 110 retirement apartments. Indentify and schedule preventive maintenance of H
VAC/R, Fire-Protection, Nurse Call, Kitchen, and housekeeping equipment. Utilize
computer data base to provide reports and documentation of equipment maintenanc
e and housekeeping processes.
Additional 22 years prior experience with the United States Air Force
Boiler-heating maintenance technician, Mechanical Systems Superintendent, Squadr
on First Sergeant.
-----------------LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS---------------------
Licenses: Pikes Peak Regional Building Department - Building A-1
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department -Mechanical A*(HVAC)
Certifications: Universal EPA Refrigerant Handling
Mobile EPA Refrigerant Handling
Certified Plant Maintenance Manager
------------------------EDUCATON AND TRAINING-------------------------
Community College of the Air Force, Gunter AFB, Alabama
Concentration: Mechanical Engineering
Technical: Refrigeration and Air-conditioning technician - Advance Schools of Ch
icago
Heating Systems Technician United States Air Force- Port Hueneme NAS
Professional Development
Business and Leadership Competencies
ARAMARK Grounds Management Certification course
Certified Emergency Response Team
ServiceMaster Management Academy
United States Air Force First Sergeant Academy
Asbestos Abatement Supervisors Work shop
Johnson Refrigeration Controls School
Honeywell Controls School
Facility Management School
United States Navy Boiler School
--------------------------PUBLICATIONS---------------------------
Maintenance and Housekeeping Solutions, HVAC, Building Design and Construction
----------------------------MEMBERSHIPS----------------------------------
Association of Facilities Engineers