MARK A. BUCALO
480-***-**** *******@*******.*** Mesa, AZ
SUMMARY
Director of Facilities, Director of Environmental Services, Maintenance, and Security with proven abilities to lead the implementation of building repair programs and special projects that meet cost control objectives, quality standards and stringent deadlines. Collaborative communicator skilled at developing and managing teams, vendors, and contractors committed to efficiency and integrity.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Multiple Department Supervisor Project Management Project Development
Budget Development Vendor Development/Liaison OSHA General/Const.
Word/Excel/Outlook Fire Codes and Regulations Lic. Real Estate Agent
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FELLOWSHIP SQUARE, Phoenix, AZ Dec. 2013 to Present
Director of Facilities
Employed by Fellowship Square, a 20-acre Christian Care Retirement Apartments Co. community, to supervise the maintenance, housekeeping, and security departments with a combined total of 35 employees. The property encompasses 228 independent living apartments, 28 garden homes, 138 HUD apartments, 84 assisted living apartments, and a 68-bed nursing home facility. The annual combined budget is more than $2M, not including utility costs.
Develop and implement apartment upgrade parameters and schedule
Develop and present property improvement projects, manage approved projects
Develop and implement procedures and guidelines for all reporting departments
Develop, present, and operate within specified budget parameters
Develop and implement monthly upgrade cost report; system adapted for company-wide use.
Review and approve all purchase orders from reporting departments
Develop and manage relationships with vendors
Manage installation of cooling tower, community street improvements, and property “curb appeal” enhancements
Use Yardi Systems for work order management and inventory control
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM, Phoenix, AZ April 2010 to March 2013
Facilities Manager May, 2011 to March, 2013
Earned promotion to position as leader of team that maintained facilities in maximum operating capacity, including set ups for special events, with $1.5M annual budget.
Achieved $20,000 annual cost savings by initiating installation of LED lighting by soliciting bids and managing vendor installations throughout museum and parking lot.
Met cost controls and profit objectives by presenting and managing operating budgets.
Implemented special projects including developing proposals and presenting supporting documentation for approval by Board of Directors.
Met state and local safety requirements by scheduling fire safety inspections.
Met OSHA regulatory requirements in partnership with loss prevention insurance company.
Lead Facilities Operator April, 2010 to May, 2011
Assistant to Facilities Manager.
Met stringent operations deadlines by completing vendor, supply and maintenance projects by collaborating with contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
Improved operating efficiency and cost savings of HVAC system operations by managing troubleshooting, preventive maintenance functions and completion of repair projects.
Achieved peak operating efficiency of equipment, met environmental standards and anti-corrosion set points by completing chemical analysis of HVAC systems.
Met cost controls and environmental objectives by installing water metering devices to control plant’s water usage.
Improved facilities team electric, plumbing and HVAC skill sets by training, coaching and managing technicians.
Met requirements of scheduled concerts and special events by partnering with internal teams and monitoring setups and tear downs.
TEMPE MECHANICAL, Chandler, AZ September, 2008 to April, 2010
Lead Technician
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE INC., Chandler, AZ April, 2000 to June, 2008
Project Manager 2007 - 2008
Field Foreman 2000 - 2007
Earned promotion to Project Manager and met aggressive deliverables of diverse HVAC system installation, warranty repair and start up projects demanding meticulous attention to detail, knowledge of Liebert, Trane, Carrier and York equipment/controls and proven abilities to interpret specifications, blueprints and as built prints.
Achieved customer requirements by completing equipment lay out and ordering materials.
Met specifications by designing and installing low voltage and 120v PLC controls.
Reconciled differences between blueprints and specifications and generated RFI’s for resolution by engineering professionals.
Met project installation schedules by partnering with job superintendents to insure adequate manpower and ordering equipment to meet on site delivery requirements.
Liaison that resolved issues with construction company customers.
RELATED HOTEL EXPERIENCE, CHIEF ENGINEER 16 Years
217 TO 338 Guest Rooms; Conference, Banquet, Lounge and Restaurant Operations.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ-BS Business Administration, Fall Class 2017
Arizona School of Real Estate and Business, Real Estate Lic. #SA662007000 Jan. 2016
Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ - AA Business Administration & Management, 2014.
OSHA: Completed 10-hour industrial safety program, 2011; construction safety program, 2008.
30-hr General Industry Safety and Health
ABA: Completed Journeyman Mechanical License, 2002, Phoenix Lic. # 22393 Exp. 09/18/2020.
RSES: Refrigerant Recovery/Universal Refrigerant Use Lic # 089300454a.
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Navy, Viet Nam Era Vet, Honorable Discharge
Graduated from Electrician’s Mate A School, Great Lakes Naval Training Center and College of Nuclear Engineering, Bainbridge, Md.
USS Biddle DLG-34, Norfolk, VA - Electrical Operator and USS Parche, SSN 683, Charleston, S.C. - Electrical Operator (nuclear), Throttleman, Auxiliary Electrician Aft.