Facilities/Maintenance Director

MASON G. LOPEZ

Mobile 520-***-**** Tucson, AZ *5716

Email: *******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated individual with outstanding work ethics seeking long-term employment with a company that will utilize seasoned skills, provide growth opportunities and recognize my ability to approach teamwork, goal setting and company culture with a positive attitude.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

16+ years/ Career working professional in the maintenance/engineering field including HVAC-R with ongoing education in all maintenance/engineering development and skills

Experience in a variety of supervisory and management positions.

Seasoned organizational budgeting and scheduling with multiple departments, coding, communication skills with executive management, managers and staff

Aircraft Avionics/Electrician Systems in aircraft maintenance repairs, hourly and annual

inspections and operation. (Military Service, United States Navy, from 1999-2002)

Facilities Director Curahealth Hospital - Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) January 2017 – January 2018

Primary responsibility is to maintain compliance with relations to Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Arizona Department of Health Services, City of Tucson and Pima County. Responsible for three departments with include Engineering/Operations, Environmental Services and Support Services. I am designated the Safety Officer and lead board member for EOC, Environment of Care for entire hospital and Life Safety. I am responsible for the medical equipment upkeep and certifications. I manage the daily maintenance engineer for continual upkeep towards hospital appearance and equipment. Work with lead housekeeper to maintain quality control with patient rooms and infection control prevention. Maintain compliance manuals always for governing agencies and compliancy surveys. Performing HVAC troubleshooting and repair with PTAC units, package units, gas packs and mini-splits. Maintain boilers and additional pumps. Manage direction/expectations with contractors and venders towards all facility related equipment and work needed outside above in-house experience. Operate and maintain facility emergency generator, communications and data. Working with department managers to ensure the proper operation and safety of hospital facility standards in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Troubleshoot and repair of HVAC systems ranging from 5-ton package units to individual room PTAC’s.

Perform medical equipment repair, emergency systems/equipment 100% ready, medical air systems, flooring (VCT) repair and floor appearance, commercial kitchen appliances, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, drywall, and carpentry.

Plan and implement Preventive Maintenance programs in relations to medical equipment and general facility maintenance

Perform make-ready maintenance to patient and ICU units for admissions.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws related to Healthcare Facilities.

Perpetuate professional relations with department directors/managers toward positive team work and priority

Chief Engineer Lodge on the Desert March 2016 – December 2016

As a strategic leader, was responsible for leading the Maintenance/Engineering department and assisting the

Janitorial/Housekeeping department at a 125-room historical hospitality hotel. Responsible for the success of implementing the operation excellence protocols, evolving our energy management strategies and ensuring departments are aligned with occupational Health & Safety standards. Ensured the continued growth and development of the Maintenance Department and be the catalyst to lead our maintenance program and preventive maintenance to maximize operational efficiencies providing customer service and profitability.

Diagnose, repair and installation of HVAC systems, commercial refrigeration systems, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, cabinetry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, drywall, water amenities (pools and spas) and curb appearance.

Plan and implement preventive maintenance, make-ready maintenance within 8 hours’ maximum

Organize and prioritize work orders, remodeling and projects

Responsible for Lock Out Tag Out procedures, Ansul systems, fire extinguishers, fire suppression throughout entire lodge and work with city, county, state and federal agencies for compliance laws

Performed renovations to property to better the standards towards and detailed documentation with parts used and capital financials needed for modifications

Establishes relationships with and supervise contract services and vendors to ensure completion of seasonal lodging and capital improvements.

Plant Operations Director Mountain View & Life Care Center of Tucson- skilled nursing facility (SNF)

February 2015 – March 2016

Responsible for federal, state and local Life Safety codes for all aspects of skilled nursing facility. Responsible for 19 department employees in Maintenance and Housekeeping. Directed maintenance technicians in daily and preventive maintenance facility requests. Overseen housekeeping in preparing/cleaning 126 rooms and assuring residents receive proper laundry daily. Maintained Life Safety manual always for inspections and surveys. Logged daily to TELS for facility law, state and federal requirements. Performed HVAC troubleshooting with PTAC water-cooled units. Maintained boilers and water tower. Managed direction with contractors, venders towards all housekeeping and maintenance. Operated and maintained facility emergency generator. Working with department managers ensuring the proper operation and safety of facility standards in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Troubleshoot and repair of HVAC systems ranging from 5-ton package units to individual room PTAC’s.

Perform medical equipment repair, emergency systems/equipment 100% ready, oxygen maintenance, flooring (VCT), kitchen appliances, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and painting, drywall, carpentry and curb appearance.

Plan and implement preventive maintenance with Life Safety equipment and general facility maintenance

Perform make-ready maintenance to patient and resident rooms for admit ready.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws for SNF buildings

Perpetuate professional relations with department managers toward positive team work and priority

Facility/Plant Maintenance Director Casas Adobes Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) June 2014 – January 2015

Responsible for federal, state and local Life Safety codes for all aspects of facility. Direct maintenance technician in daily duties and proper techniques to prepare admit ready rooms with 243 beds. Maintained Life Safety manual always for inspections and surveys. Performed all HVAC troubleshooting. Oversight of contractors, venders in special projects or facility modifications. Operate and maintain Emergency Generator functions. Working with department managers ensuring the proper operation and safety of facility standards in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Working supervisor with one technician in training.

Troubleshoot and repair of HVAC systems ranging from 5-ton package units to individual room PTAC’s.

Perform medical equipment repair, emergency systems/equipment 100% ready, oxygen maintenance, flooring (VCT), kitchen appliances, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and painting, drywall, carpentry and curb appearance.

Plan and implement preventive maintenance with Life Safety equipment and general facility maintenance

Perform make-ready maintenance to patient and resident rooms for admit ready.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws for SNF building

Area Maintenance Supervisor Mission Hill Property Management December 2013 – June 2014

Responsible for supervising/directing maintenance staff of 17 technicians and housekeeping for 1080+ units on six different properties. Performed all HVAC installations and troubleshooting. Oversight of special projects and working closely with contractors. Working with managers to ensure the operation, safety and customer service standards met in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Diagnose, repair and installation of HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, cabinetry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, drywall, water amenities (pools and spas) and curb appearance.

Plan and implement preventive maintenance

Perform make-ready work to ensure vacant apartment homes are rent-ready in a timely manner.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws (Fair Housing regulations, building codes and environmental laws and regulations).

Perpetuate professional relations with department managers towards positive team work and priorities needed ASAP

Maintenance Supervisor HSL Asset Management, LLC June 2013 – December 2013

Responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs to maintain the physical condition and appearance of a 170+-apartment community. Directing technicians with daily tasks and operations. Ensuring the operation, safety and customer service standards are provided in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Diagnose, repair and installation of HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/drywall, water amenities (pools and Jacuzzi) and curb appearance.

Perform make-ready work to ensure vacant apartment homes are rent-ready in a timely manner.

Complete tasks per company operating and safety standards, promoting safe work practice among on-site staff and community residents.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws (Fair Housing regulations, building codes, environmental laws and regulations).

Organize and prioritize work orders and general maintenance.

Submitting detailed reports/documentation, including pictures, to the department supervisor/community director to keep assets 24/7 operating at a professional level

Submitting reports, including pictures, to the property manager to keep company informed on the state of their property.

Facility Engineer 2 Tanque Verde Ranch Resort June 2012 - May 2013

Responsible for 74+ hospitality suites and all hospitality facilities, which include kitchens, laundry facility, dining rooms, business offices, stables, common areas, staff quarters and water wells. Ranch buildings repairs and renovations.

Diagnose and repair problems with HVAC, Saflok systems, 3 pools, electrical, plumbing, wireless networking, commercial kitchen appliances, carpentry, flooring, masonry/stucco, painting, drywall and plaster, welding, working with heavy equipment and golf cart repairs

Organize/prioritize work requests and on standby for all units and all aspects of property maintenance with aspects to engineering.

Consistent professional relationship with various maintenance supply vendor purchasing and occasional contractors for ranch/resort improvements and remodeling

Perpetuate professional relations with department managers towards positive team work and priorities needed ASAP

Submitting reports/documentation, including pictures, to the department managers to keep their areas in 24/7 operation and improvements needed

Performed renovations to property to better the standards towards ranch and detailed documentation with parts used and capital financials needed for modifications

Maintenance Supervisor Montford Multifamily, LLC October 2011 - June 2012

Responsible for 240+ conventional apartment homes and common area facilities. Supervise two maintenance techs and one housekeeper. Building repairs and HVAC, troubleshooting/repair levels above the average normal property conditions.

Diagnose and repair problems with HVAC, pool and Jacuzzi, electrical, plumbing (repairing Poly with Pex) etc, major appliances, carpentry, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, etc.

Organize/prioritize work order requests and make ready units and all aspects of property maintenance with and amongst staff.

Consistent professional relationship with various maintenance supply vendor purchasing and occasional contractors for property improvements and service requests

Perpetuate professional relations with office staff towards positive team work

Submitting reports, including pictures, to the property manager to keep company informed on the state of their property.

Maintenance Manager North Pointe Apartments -Student Housing November 2010 - October 2011

Responsible for 21 buildings (300 units with 912 rooms) and common area facilities housing year-round university students in non-conventional apartment housing. Direct and supervise maintenance department to include four techs, three drivers and one housekeeper. Participate in repairs and maintenance to assist staff.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws (Fair Housing regulations, building codes, environmental laws and regulations including Allen & O’Hara Standards)

Diagnose and repair problems with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, etc.

Maintain 100,000+ gallon resort style salt-water pool including Jacuzzi and all affiliated filtration systems and chlorine generators.

Establishes relationships with and supervise contract services and vendors to ensure completion of seasonal turns and capital improvements.

Organize/prioritize work order requests and make ready units and all aspects of property maintenance/ landscaping.

Perpetuate professional relations with office staff including student Community Assistants to ensure positive communication and service to property residents. Accessible for direct contact with residents.

Maintenance Technician Atria Senior Living Group June 2009 – November 2010

Responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs to maintain the physical condition and appearance of a 254-unit Retirement/Assisted Living Community with Dementia Care, ensuring operating, safety and customer service standards are met in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Diagnose and repair problems with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features (pool, spa, etc.) and waste management systems.

Perform turnkey work to ensure vacant apartment homes are rent-ready in a timely manner.

Complete tasks per company operating and safety standards, promoting safe work practice among on-site staff.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws (Fair Housing regulations, building codes, environmental laws and regulations, Assisted Living Regulations).

Assist with organizing/prioritizing service requests and general maintenance requests.

Maintenance Coordinator Tucson Realty & Trust Management Services October 2008 – June 2009

Responsible for coordinating the maintenance needs for the multifamily and residential

departments between property managers, in house maintenance and contractors.

Conducting routine maintenance inspections for both the multifamily and residential

departments. Determining the most cost-effective way to maintain the properties managed by the company.

Submitting reports, including pictures, to the property managers to keep them informed on the state of their properties.

Overseeing and assisting in house maintenance personnel.

Procuring estimates on large jobs for the multifamily department. Followed through until work completion to ensure that work is correctly done, on time and on budget.

Maintenance Supervisor Employers Solutions Group April 2007– April 2008

Responsible for maintaining the physical condition and appearance of a 77-unit community, ensuring that all inventory/repairs of common areas, property amenities (pool/spa), were operational in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Performed electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC repairs to apartments and equipment.

Coordinated all building repairs and directly supervised all in-house and contracted maintenance.

Conducted recently vacated apartment inspections to determine repair procedures as needed

Maintenance Technician/Supervisor Dorado Personnel Agency February 2004 – April 2007

Maintained the physical condition and appearance of communities assigned, ensuring that all Inventory/repairs of common areas, property amenities (pool/spa), were operational in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Performed electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC repairs to apartments and equipment.

Conducted recently vacated apartment inspections to determine repair procedures as needed.

Maintenance Supervisor Paul Ash Management January 2003 – February 2004

Maintained the physical condition and appearance of dual communities totaling 275+ units, ensuring Inventory/ repairs of common areas, property amenities (pool/spa), were operational in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Performed electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC (chillers/boilers) repairs.

Coordinated all building repairs and directly supervised all in-house and contracted maintenance

Wastewater Operator

Wastewater Management, Pima County Government January 1989–October 1996

Performed inspections, testing, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of industrial and commercial

wastewater service.

Maintained, installed, and operated portable automatic samplers, flow meters and related equipment.

EDUCATION

1999-2000 Naval Air Technical Training Center – Pensacola, FL

Aircraft Electrical/Avionics Systems Maintenance

Naval Air Maintenance Training Group – North Island, CA

1990-1992 Pima Community College – Environmental Technology - Relevant

Wastewater Management Coursework

1987 Show Low High School – Show Low, AZ, Graduate – 1987

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

CPR / AED Basic Life Support –Oct 2012 to Oct 2014

First Aid – Meets OSHA< DOT, MSHA requirement – Oct 2012 to Oct 2014

Supervisory Leadership Skills (Fred Pryor Seminars) – July 2011

Appliance Facilities Maintenance Training – June 2011

Pool Operator’s Certificate #20100596 – Sept 2010

HVAC EPA Universal Certification #520********* – May 2009

AMA Advanced HVAC Training – April 2009

Electrical Facilities Maintenance Training – Feb 2008

HVAC Facilities Maintenance Training – Jun 2008

Plumbing Facilities Maintenance Training – Sept 2007

Microsoft Windows XP Technical Support Training – Feb 2002

Certified Caregiver Training: Supervisory; Personal and Directed – Jun 2002

Fire Service Training: Fire Fighter I/II, Wild land (Northwest Fire District)– Jan 1997

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate – Aug 1997

Firefighters Hazardous Material Training: First Responder Operations – Nov 1996

Occupational Safety/Health Administration: 40 hrs Hazardous Material Health/Safety – May 1991

Aircraft Electrical/Avionics Craftsman- United States Navy Atsugi NAS, Japan Mar 1999 – Jan 2002

Inspected, maintained and repaired power systems including power generation

conversion, distribution systems and auxiliary units on the S-3 Viking aircraft

Maintained and repaired instrumental systems including automatic flight control and stabilization,

compass systems, attitude reference and inertial navigation systems.

Ensured the completeness of inspection, maintenance and repair analysis of hydraulic/pneumatic

systems and components on S-3 Viking aircraft.

Performed supervisory management functions.

Military Service Awards received – Navy Battle Ribbon; Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service

Ribbon; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

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