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Thomas H. Russell
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Operations Director
Supervise repair and maintenance work on school facilities and equipment.
Oversee maintenance and technology staff; participate in the selection of personnel;
evaluate maintenance and technology staff, review evaluations of maintenance workers,
groundskeepers, technology staff; provide technical guidance and direction assist in
promotion and salary decisions; identify training needs; recommend policy, procedures
and personnel changes
Prioritize and schedule maintenance and technology projects
Ensure quality and responsiveness of maintenance and technology activities.
Identify, budget, and oversee the ordering the repair parts of maintenance and
technology equipment and supplies as needed; maintain and inventory appropriate levels
of routine parts and supplies
Participate in the development of annual budgets; supervise the development of
maintenance, grounds, and technology budgets; monitor and control expenditures to assure
compliance with budgetary constraints.
Track status or work / project completion of maintenance and technological activities;
refine and adjust resource allocation as appropriate to address institutional
priorities.
Approve work order requests; determine appropriate strategies (in-house vs. contracting
out)
Supervise periodic analysis of work load to validate ongoing preventative maintenance
requirements.
Review plans and specifications and recommend changes as necessary; recommend need for
and methods of altering existing facilities.
Review equipment and supply needs, budget and purchase, as needed.
Communicate with vendors, contractors, and State and Parish inspectors regarding
maintenance operations and activities, materials, and specifications as well as with the
Administrative Manager and Head of Schools in planning major landscaping, maintenance,
or custodial projects.
Assure safe operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment, including tractors, vans,
carts, mowers, trucks, forklifts, and power tools.
As necessary, respond to on-call and emergency situations; supervise an on-call system
for maintenance personnel.
Serve as campus evening supervisor on a rotational basis with other maintenance
personnel as needed.
2004 - 2005 Geodan Construction
Maintenance Technician
Installed residential custom cabinetry and high end appliances; completed punch out
lists in custom homes; assisted in development of custom landscaping; repaired and
maintained custom cabinetry
2004 Vintage Court
Maintenance Technician
Cleaned, maintained, and repaired commercial building fixtures and equipment, including
locks, windows, doors, screens, blinds, gutters, drains, and shelving ; replaced light
bulbs and fuses; made tile and marble flooring repairs and maintenance; assisted in
maintaining and installing electrical lines and fixtures including advanced security
system; performed general grounds maintenance
2004 House Doctors
Maintenance Technician
Installed and repaired residential and commercial locks, windows, doors, screens,
blinds, gutters, drains, and shelving; made flooring repairs; assisted in maintaining
and repairing electrical lines and fixtures; assisted in development and design of
custom cabinetry and entertainment centers
2001 - 2004 Rhone Enterprises
Maintenance Technician
Cleaned, maintained, and repaired residential buildings, including fixtures and
equipment, locks, windows, doors, screens, blinds, gutters, drains, shelving, and
appliances; replaced light bulbs and fuses; made flooring repairs; assisted in
maintaining and repairing electrical lines and fixtures; assisted in lubricating,
regulating and repairing sewage, water, cooling, and heating system lines and equipment;
drove automotive equipment and hauled material; performed general grounds maintenance
2000 - Present Various Property Management Companies
Building and Lawn Maintenance Technician
Performed various electrical, roofing, carpentry, plumbing, fencing, and landscaping
repair and replacement
2000 - 2001 The Standard Companies
Warehouse Worker
Received, stored, and distributed products upon arrival; assembled orders from stock and
placed them on pallets; drove forklift for loading orders into trucks and for clearing
dock; maintained equipment and building, as needed
1999-2001 Garden of Eden Lawn Care
Landscaper
Planned and executed small scale landscaping operations and maintained grounds and
landscape of private and business residences
1997-2000 Louisiana Landscape
Landscaper
Maintained grounds on commercial and residential properties with duties including
cutting lawns; trimming and edging; using clippers, weed cutters, and edging tools;
pruned shrubs and trees to shape; improve grounds by removing damaged leaves, branches,
or twigs using shears, pruners, or chain saw; maintained equipment daily
1999 Industrial Field Labor
Tradesman
Performed a variety of electrical, roofing, and carpentry duties; assisted in the
planning for remodeling of existing homes; purchased supplies; maintained equipment
daily
1998 - 1999 Delta Catering
Steward
Performed kitchen duties, including, but not limited to prepare food for cooking,
cooking the food, and preparing a three meal per day schedule for up to 40 people;
supervised others; purchased supplies weekly
Skills and Abilities
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Able to adhere to set and variable work schedule, including weekends and emergencies as
required.
Able to adhere to company policies, procedures, and practices.
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Able to professionally interact with customers, contractors, and vendors as needed
Clean driving history
Supervisory and managerial skills.
References available upon request