Gary D. Combs
Arlington, TN 37343
Cell: 615-***-**** E-Mail/***********@*****.***
SKILLS SUMMARY
In my current position as Facilities Manager 3 with the State of Tennessee located in Arlington, TN. I am charged with the Maintenance and Management of DIDD Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Our facility is approximately 300.000 sq. We have just completed an HVAC project where we replaced 2 boilers, 2 chillers, cooling tower and all new pumps with VFD. Total cost of this project was 4.5 million. I was the lead on this project reviewing plans and specifications as well as conducting construction progress meetings with Architects, Engineers, Primary Contractor, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers. I enjoy taking a project from inception to completion and staying under budget. My department is also charged with all repair and maintenance needs for the Arlington Campus which is our main structure plus 34 individual homes in the Memphis area. These homes serve as residences for our special clients. I am Very familiar with all Life Safety codes, Federal regulations, State and Local regulations for Health Care Facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Supervisory
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
Direct the daily scheduling and supervision of Maintenance staff and Custodial staff.
All material ordering and inventory control.
Oversee the quality and completion of large scale projects by outside contractors
Establish and maintain budgets and long range planning
Very involved with DIDD safety committee.
Building inspection for repair projects and contractor compliance.
All scheduling of projects and co-ordination for each project.
Prepare Capitol budgets and maintenance department budget.
Commercial Construction Inspection and Management
Plan and specification review, bid requirements, contractor requirements and contractor selection.
Management/Administration
Directed employee hiring, testing, training and evaluation
Analyzed competitive products for best value.
Familiar with Building Codes, Plumbing Codes, Electrical Codes
Familiar with all Life Safety Codes, Federal, State and local regulations.
Very familiar with Licensing requirements and regulation governing Health Care Facilities.
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Competent in dealing with compensation negotiation and conflict resolution
Able to interact with all levels of management and all personalities
Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments
Specification writing for special construction projects
Orientation and training for security personnel and custodial staff.
Possesses the skills to build, strengthen and maintain cohesive team relationships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
State of Tennessee – DIDD Arlington, TN. Facilities Manager 3
State of Tennessee – Department of General Services, Facilities Supervisor, Chattanooga, TN
GDC Real Estate/Construction, and Consulting (Owner) and Principle Broker
Indiana State University –Construction/Inspection - Facilities Management and Purchasing
MILITARY SERVICE: United States Coast Guard
Honorable Discharge. DD-214 on request.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/SEMINARS
Indiana State University – Facilities Management and School of Real Estate.
National Aviation Academy – Licensed Pilot
Project Management and Supervisory Training
Special Education- Construction and Roofing Application Methods
HVAC - Familiarization program.
Qualified Fork Lift Operator
Qualified CMMS program for Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Office, Internet, CMMS, Contact Management, Outlook, Edison
LICENSES
Licensed Pilot
Licensed Real Estate Broker, Indiana
Licensed General Contractor, Indiana
Licensed Plumbing Contractor, Indiana
Licensed Electrical Contractor, Indiana