Maintenance Engineer

ROBERT C. RISTOW

***** ***** *****, ********, ********* – 952/496-1330 (acwizm@r.postjobfree.com)

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking position to utilize my broad-based experience in Facilities Maintenance and Management.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

• Twenty years of progressively responsible experience in the performance and management of proper maintenance, repair, and appearance of facilities and grounds while maintaining cost-effective procedures and high productivity standards.

• Exhibits management style that works closely and well with others in a team environment demonstrating excellent communication and employee relation’s skills.

• Knowledgeable of environmental, health, and safety rules i.e. lock out/tag out, confined space, hot work permits and PPE, safe operation when working on scaffolding, ladders, lifting platforms and any other equipment to ensure safety for the benefit of self and others maintaining a watchful eye for unsafe practices and situations.

• Proficient in developing and planning annual budgets and capital expenditure requests.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

01/95 to Present FACILITIES MANAGER

Conklin Company, Shakopee, MN

01/89 to 02/94 FACILITIES MANAGER

NordicTrack, Chaska, MN

10/88 to 01/89 INSTALLATION MECHANIC

Carver Heating and Air Conditioning, Carver, MN

03/84 to 10/88 MAINTENANCE ENGINEER promoted to

MAINTENANCE SUPERSIOR

The Shidler Group/Paramount Group, Inc.

Pentagon Office, Managed Services Inc., Edina, MN

02/83 to 02/84 MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Klodt Construction, Minneapolis, MN

EDUCATION: (Presently enrolled in HVAC AAS Degree at Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN. The four classes I have left are Pre-algebra, Introduction to Sociology, Interpersonal Communication, and Critical Thinking.)

Grand Rapids High School – Grand Rapids, Minnesota – Graduate 1977

Hennepin Vo-Tech – Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Courses: Air Conditioning; Electricity; Effective Time Management

Dunwoody Vo Tech – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Courses: Pneumatic Controls and Boiler Combustion

Normandale Community College – Bloomington, Minnesota

Courses: Business Management; Marketing

Employer’s Association – Plymouth, Minnesota

Courses: Supervision I & II

Also, Certified in CPR, First Aid, Confined Space and Lock-Out Tag-Out

LICENSES:

1ST Class C Boiler

EPA Universal Reclamation (583********)

R-410A Safety Certification (058********)

OSHA 30 Certification

Gastite Qualified Installer

Also, Certified in CPR, First Aid, Confined Space and Lock-Out Tag-Out

SERVICE:

1977 to 1981 U.S. Navy, San Diego, California

Aviation Structural Mechanic with expertise in fire fighting,

structural mechanics, welding and parts fabrication.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Mrs. Julie Harms Mr. Roger Antony Bill Audette

Conklin Company, Inc. Conklin Company, Inc. Conklin Company, Inc.

QA Specialist Production Supervisor (Previous Manager - Retired)

14697 Maple Trail SE 18669 Dylan Drive 13599 Crossmoor Avenue

Prior Lake, MN 55372 Farmington, MN 55024 Rosemount, MN 55068

612-***-**** 651-***-**** 651-***-****

Personal References Available Upon Request.

EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW:

01/95 to Present “Hand’s-On” FACILITIES MANAGER

Conklin Company, Shakopee, MN

• Prioritize the daily workload to effectively address issues involving the facility and building grounds including structural components, electrical systems, plumbing, roofing, HVACR, fire and security systems, painting, carpentry, outside grounds maintenance and shipping and receiving of bulk liquids.

• Responsible for the development, training, and daily supervision of maintenance specialists and custodians.

• Maintain team productivity status and develop reports on staff productivity.

• Assist with safety areas assuring all maintenance team members utilize appropriate personal protective equipment, and that all safety issues are addressed with the highest priority.

• Evaluate processes and makes recommendations for improvements, then assist with implementing improvements and equipment upgrades.

• “Hand’s-On” supervisor of construction projects including remodels and new construction. Assure that all outside contractors adhere to all safety policies/procedures and contractors complete all required corporate documents.

• Develop and maintain departmental annual budget.

• Use sound, cost effective bidding and procurement principles when purchasing supplies, equipment, or services for the distribution center. Responsible for tracking purchase orders, for maintenance department.

• Responsible for team member evaluations being written and given in a timely manner.

01/89 to 02/94 NORDICTRACK, Chaska, MN

(Facilities Manager) Employed originally as Building Maintenance Supervisor with responsibilities similar, but in secondary authority, to those as Facilities Manager; promotion followed in 1992

As “working” Building Maintenance Supervisor I actively assisted and supervised the activities of the maintenance staff in the areas of rooftop HVAC, electrical, plumbing, office and factory construction and remodeling, proper disposal of hazardous waste, recycling of paper, cardboard and pallets, monitoring of acceptable supply levels and ordering, security and fire systems, equipment maintenance and other general building maintenance duties including exterior and ground care.

As Facilities Manager, I supervised the activities of 16 department staff responsible for maintenance functions mentioned above. Included here is the ability to effectively delegate, provide direction and guidance to others, and provide performance feedback. Maintained ability to identify problems/needs and generate sound and logical solutions for dealing with them. Ability to effectively interview and select qualified people for positions in the maintenance department. Ability to work effectively with a variety of people, including outside contractors and their concerns at all levels within the company.

10/88 to 01/89 CARVER HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, Carver, MN

(Installation Mechanic) Installed furnaces, including gas piping (black or copper), electrical wiring, venting, check/adjust gas pressure and hook up ductwork as needed. A-Coil and Regulator installation. Cut and thread black pipe. Installation of water heaters and residential boilers. Sheet metal fabrication.

03/84 to 10/88 THE SHIDLER GROUP/PARAMOUNT GROUP, INC.

MANAGED SERVICES INC. (MSI), Edina, MN

(Maintenance Engineer promoted to Maintenance Supervisor) Note: I was directly hired by MSI after the owners of Pentagon Park decided to contract their engineering services instead of having in-house engineers. As Maintenance Engineer duties included repair, operation and maintenance of building equipment such as heating, air conditioning, ventilating, plumbing, compressors, electrical switches, cooling system water treatment, boiler water treatment, circulating pump repair, residential heating and air conditioning repair, pneumatic systems/electrical heating systems, etc.,. As Supervisor/Lead Man supervised 3 men on general building repair procedures. Maintained HVAC systems for nineteen buildings (over two million square feet of commercial space). Ordered and maintained stock of building maintenance materials. PR – maintained excellent tenant relationships.

02/83 to 02/84 KLODT CONSTRUCTION, Minneapolis, MN

(Maintenance Engineer) Duties included HVAC, plumbing, electrical, inventory control, grounds keeping, snow removal and general janitorial maintenance.

KEY WORK-RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

While at Conklin I’ve assisted, developed, and led on many projects to help the company save money, reduce costs and operate more efficiently. Below are some examples I could expound on:

• $100,000 office remodeling project, including cosmetic as well as HVAC, plumbing and electrical updates.

• Assisted in the development and implementation of a $1.5 Million dollar addition for liquid storage tanks where the EPA and MDA were involved meeting all rules and regulations.

• Chosen to lead team in the demolition and reconstruction of newly purchased headquarters in another state to improve company’s competitive advantage in the marketplace.

• Developed equipment and coordinated removal of HVAC roof-top units and reinstallation saving enormous amounts of crane time and money for the company.

• As the leader in my department I consciously look for ways to be environmentally friendly (i.e. “go green”). Recently we have changed product piping to stainless steel where I designed a new manifold system, implemented lighting change to T8s cutting electrical costs in half and saving approximately $40,000 per year, and recreated an outside dump site into a park/employee picnic area adding beauty to our landscape.

• On the most personal of accomplishments, I have quit smoking.

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