Management Maintenance

JOHN NETWAL

*** ***** **** ****** ***** Eldridge, Iowa 52748

Home: ***-**** - **** 563-***-**** - ****.******@*****.***

Executive Profile

Service-oriented facilities manager with a strong background in operations, maintenance and grounds management. Core competencies include operations, facilities and construction management as well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Skill Highlights

Operations Management Facilities Management

Budget Planning and Management Project Planning

Construction Management Organizational Skills

Staff Development Safety and Security-Orientated

Core Accomplishments

Operations / Facilities Management:

Championed the operations and maintenance of the North Scott Community School District’s physical plant and grounds. Spearheaded, planned and budgeted over 47-million dollars’ worth of facility repairs, maintenance, renovations, improvements and new construction in a K-12 educational system, serving 3,000 students. Shrewdly evaluated projects, programs and operating procedures for opportunities to reduce overall operational expenses. Conceived and implemented numerous safety initiatives assuring that the work place and facilities were in compliance with all building codes and life safety regulations.

Competitively bid and managed all service contracts; building access, security, fire alarms, telecommunications, refuse, utilities and all other service contracts associated with the operations of the physical plant.

Researched and selected projects that could be funded through the use of one time resources that would provide an immediate reduction in general fund obligations and annual operating expenses. These initiatives have resulted in annual savings in excess of $350,000.

Reduced energy consumption by 10% with the installation of a new energy management system that allowed for more precise control of the HVAC system, boilers and lighting controls.

Focused on improving energy efficiency by consciously selecting building materials and equipment that met or exceeded current energy codes and requirements, ultimately reducing operational cost.

Reorganized and streamlined the Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Departments in response to declining enrollment and other budgetary pressures without sacrificing the level of quality and/or service. Effectively, reducing a total of five FTE’s across all departments, for an annual savings of $172,000.

Maximized equipment and building system life, through the implementation of a preventative maintenance software program (CMMS), assuring that all critical maintenance was completed on time and as scheduled.

Developed and established new standards for grounds care maintenance, resulting in multiple State and National recognition for leadership and excellence.

JOHN NETWAL

710 South 11th Street Court Eldridge, Iowa 52748

Home: 563-6210 - Cell 563-***-**** - ****.******@*****.***

Core Accomplishments

Project Planning / Construction Management:

Served as the District’s leader and Owner’s Representative for all facility improvements. Assisted staff members and stakeholders with project conceptualization, development, selection of architectural and engineering professionals, cost projections, specification reviews, Board proposals, bidding and all project management through completion and closeout.

Strategically developed and managed a working five-year facility improvement plan that budgeted for the immediate and future needs of the physical plant and grounds. This plan provided the District leadership with a current list of approved projects, as well as a five-year view of proposed projects and improvements.

Coordinated in-house staff, contractors and vendors to work in mutual cooperation to provide the District with the greatest value possible on all maintenance and improvement projects.

Created and analyzed a “Needs Assessment Survey” with stakeholders, department heads and architectural team. This study assisted the District in separating the wants from the needs and allowed us to focus on the important issues. This effort served as the basis for the development of a very successful 17-million dollar Master Plan of facility improvements.

Facilitated, budgeted and scheduled all of the Master Plan construction projects in collaboration with our administrators, architects, engineers, maintenance staff, department heads, stakeholders and the public. These improvements were all scheduled to be completed within a three-year period and were successfully completed within that time frame with minimal disruption to the educational process.

Reviewed and approved of all architectural/engineering designs, specifications, submittals, RFI’s, change orders and all pay applications associated with these improvements.

Staff Management:

Analyzed and implemented best practices for facility and operations management after consultation with industry experts, vendors and others as well as through continuing educational opportunities to improve departmental procedures and protocols.

Assessed and evaluated green cleaning principals and rolled out a “Green Cleaning Program” for the custodial department; gaining staff and public approval.

Instituted weekly safety talks, significantly reducing work related injuries and workman compensation claims and reduced insurance premiums and MOD rates.

Introduced functional job screens into the on-boarding process, verifying that all new hires have the ability to safely complete the essential functions of their position without inflicting physical harm to themselves or others.

Instituted bi-monthly custodial in-service training opportunities for staff resulting in improved camaraderie, communication and morale.

Introduced and implemented a work order system (CMMS) that improved staff accountability, response time and customer satisfaction.

JOHN NETWAL

710 South 11th Street Court Eldridge, Iowa 52748

Home: 563-6210 - Cell 563-***-**** - ****.******@*****.***

Professional Experience

Director of Operation

04/2001 - 07/2015

North Scott Community Schools

Eldridge, Iowa

Administered all programming associated with the operations and maintenance of the District’s 525,000 square foot physical plant, support facilities and grounds.

Provided over-site of the Transportation Department responsible for the daily transportation of 1,500 students over a geographical area in excess of 210 square miles.

Made regular reports, presentations and recommendations to the School Board on a bi-monthly basis.

Managed the $3 million annual operating budget for the Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Departments.

Developed, managed and supervised the annual $3.3 million dollar PPEL and Sales Tax budgets for facility improvements.

Reorganized and streamlined the Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Departments consisting of over 90 plus skilled and non-skilled professionals to address declining enrollment and other budgetary issues.

Recruited, hired, trained and guided all new employee on-boarding in the Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Departments.

Frequent speaker and presenter at local, State and National conferences.

Certified Golf Course Superintendent

04/1998 - 10/2000

TPC at DEERE RUN

Silvis, Illinois

Directly responsible for the development, grow-in and establishment of the maintenance operations of the new PGA TOUR Tournament golf course.

Methodically guided and directed the maintenance staff in the grow-in process and establishment of the new facility from seed, through operations and tournament preparations.

Respectively maintained positive working relationships with all architects, engineers, industry experts, contractors, PGA TOUR officials, players and the public.

Hosted the 2000 John Deere Classic; a PGA TOUR event.

Hosted the 2000 Duel at DEERE RUN, a PGA TOUR event

Education

Associates of Science: Turfgrass Management Michigan State University

Under Graduate Studies: Resource Management University Wisconsin-River Falls

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