Robert S. Schweers
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Cheektowaga, New York 14227 Cellular: 716-***-****
Professional Summary
Facilities Maintenance Manager with twenty years of progressive experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Results oriented professional whose background encompasses supervision, electrical and mechanical equipment and facilities maintenance, safety and hazardous materials program leadership, training, working with contractors, and managing projects. Possesses excellent communication, organization, multi-tasking, decision making, and problem solving skills.
Professional Experience
BrookDale, Buffalo NY, 14221 2018- Present
Maintenance Manager
Maintains and repairs a variety of building equipment.
Manage and supervise efficient, dependable utility resources, (HVAC, compressed air, water, sewer, electricity, and gases).
Head of all contract agreement relating to maintenance of the building.
Maintains inventory for maintains department.
Works as a team member towards overall Company objectives.
Windgate Management, Buffalo NY, 142**-****-****
Maintenance Technician/Electrician
Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and painting.
Electrical 110/220 volt repair and maintenance.
Repairing and treating structures such as showers, sinks, appliances, doors, walls and cabinets.
Have a working knowledge of HVAC systems and being able to maintain, repair and replace systems.
Routine property inspections monthly for preventative maintenance.
Boiler room inspection logs filled out daily.
Responsible for 24 hour emergency maintenance.
VARIANT HVAC, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Operations/ Sales/ Tech Support 2016-2017
Installing furnaces and air conditioning systems.
Excellent business to business sales skills and talents, with comprehensive knowledge in brand imaging and product presentations, pricing and promotions.
Cold calling potential clients via telephone or personal visits.
Installing and fabricate ductwork and cold boxes using hand and power tools.
Training and supervision of company personnel in service and installation.
Responsible for all maintenance of company vehicles.
Maintains and updates Safety Data Sheets.
Responsible for training personnel in lock out tag out to maintain a safe work environment.
Preventative maintenance on roof top heating and air conditioning units.
ACCUMED Inc. Buffalo NY 142**-****-****
Maintenance Manager/Safety Manager
Responsible for facility budget
Facilitate safety and OSHA regulations as Chairman of Safety Committee
Supervised installation of all types of 3-phase equipment, HVAC, and chillers.
Accepted bids and scheduled contractors for outside jobs.
Operation and maintenance of energy management system for 60,000 square foot facility.
Supervise and provide continuous training of (8) maintenance personnel.
Responsible snow removal and grounds maintenance.
Maintenance of company vehicles.
Industrial Support Inc. Buffalo, NY 142**-****-****
Maintenance Manager/Safety Manager
Maintained machinery and equipment.
Managed and oversaw technicians on a daily basis.
Directly involved in startup of new production equipment.
Facilitate safety and OSHA regulations coordinator.
Supervise and provide continuous training of maintenance personnel.
Accepted bids and scheduled contractors for outside jobs.
Responsible for facility budget.
Gergen Mackworth, Buffalo, NY 142**-****-****
Project Manager/ Safety Manager
Managed sheet metal workers in a union environment.
Developed and maintained the estimated project budget.
Performed post-production follow-ups and reported results on variances against the project’s budget.
Experience in estimating, purchasing and scheduling.
Provided progress reports to management through scheduled meetings.
HMX Tailored, Buffalo, NY 14207 2005 – 2006
Manager Building Services/Purchasing Manager/Safety Manager
Directly involved in startup of new production equipment.
Provide and coordinate continuous training of maintenance personnel.
Operation and maintenance of energy management system for 300,000 square foot facility.
Work with outside contractors, accepting bids and coordinating outside jobs.
Responsible for facility budget.
Facilitate safety and OSHA regulations as Chairman of Safety Committee.
Resolve issues regarding quality and production.
Deal with insurance adjusters regarding facility safety and OSHA regulations.
Union issues regarding grievances, employee disputes, etc.
Harlequin Distribution Center, Depew, New York 1996 - 2005
Facilities Maintenance Manager
Directly involved in startup of new production equipment.
Supervise and provide continuous training of maintenance personnel.
Operation and maintenance of energy management system for 400,000 square foot facility.
Work with outside contractors, accepting bids and coordinating outside jobs.
Responsible for a budget of $600,000 for the purchasing of all raw materials and supplies.
Coordinator of hazardous waste and member of Harlequin Safety Committee.
Resolve day-to-day issues regarding quality and production.
Deal with insurance adjusters regarding facility safety and OSHA regulations.
Continuously work on improving facility, maintenance, and production.
Directly involved with a new 200,000 square foot expansion to the facility.
Magtrol Incorporated, West Seneca, New York 1984 - 1996
Supervisor of Plant Maintenance
Supervised installation of all types of 3-phase equipment, HVAC, vapor degreaser, and chillers.
Responsible for ensuring class 100 clean room met cleanliness standards.
Hired, scheduled, and evaluated the performance of nine preventative maintenance personnel.
Accepted bids and scheduled contractors for outside jobs.
Member of the ISO 9000 Certification Team.
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Coordinator of hazardous wastes program. Oversaw handling, labeling, storage, and transport of hazardous waste.
Co-chairperson of Safety Committee.
Trained personnel to use, maintain, and inspect Scott Air Packs, respirators, and lock out/tag out system.
Professional Experience (continued)
Dresser Industries, Depew New York 1973 - 1983
Quality Inspector
Various steel plant related jobs.
Education
Erie Community College
A.O.S. - Building Management and Maintenance, 1986
BOCES Program
Certified Mechanic - 400 Hour Program, 1982
Cornell University, New York State School of Industry
Oral Communication, 1992
Buffalo Board of Education
Engineering Certificate - 300 Hour Program, 1997
BOCES and Buffalo Board of Education
Certificate Programs - 800 hours, 1996
- Arc welding I, II, and III - Mig Welding I, II, and III - - Pipefitting I, II, and III - Excel, and WordComputer Course - Industrial Electricity I, II, and III - Lotus 1,2,3
Adult Learning Center
Microsoft Office (Intermediate) - 200 Hours, 2003-2004