Todd Poortinga
Maintenance manager
West Des Moines, IA 50265
************@*****.*** - 515-***-****
Reliable, energetic self-starter with extensive experience in the maintenance, construction and remodeling fields. Strong work ethic, great energy and exceptional organization skills. Strong focus on people skills and outside of the box thinking.
Significant strengths include:
Phenomenal people skills
Boundless energy and enthusiasm
Strong attention to detail
Good organization skills
Extensive network experience
Vast knowledge of drywall and remodeling business
Experience in electrical and plumbing
Vast knowledge of building maintenance
WORK EXPERIENCE
Maintenance manager
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
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2014 to 2017
Maintenance and care of entire campus which includes: Bishop Drumm Care center, Mcauley Terrace (independent living), Martina Place (assisted living) 2 rental houses, grounds and a convent for our sisters.
Duties Include:
Preventative maintenance log sheets: battery backup lights (monthly and yearly replacement of batteries, weekly eye wash stations
generator weekly checks, water temp checks weekly, roof top units quarterly, chiller, extinguisher checks monthly, fire doors monthly, door alarms and exit doors weekly as well as monthly fire drills.
Setting up Inspections on generator, sprinkler systems, fire panel, elevator, boilers, drop down doors, vehicles. Also set up repairs with vendors for our equipment. As well as an annual life safety inspection with fire marshal on all 3 buildings. Worked with 4 maintenance techs which I supervised. 2 at Bishop Drumm, 1 at Mcauley Terrace and 1 at Martina place. Also did payroll which included on-call per pay period and scheduling.
Maintenance Tech
Mercy Properties
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2011 to 2014
Building Maintenance
Maintenance and care of Martina Place Assisted Living
Maintaining Preventive Maintenance Logs for daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities, these include the following:
Load and no load test for generator, code alert for entry door, eye wash station, filters and condensers’, emergency/exit lights, elevator checks, temperature check on refrigerator/ freezer in main kitchen as well as the serving kitchens on all floors. Also included is a daily check of all reported maintenance issues from the R A's and/ or residents.
Additional duties have included:
Proficient on acknowledgment of fire panel
Operating and maintaining generator
Operating and maintaining boilers/ chillers and air handlers
Maintaining water heaters and valves for sprinkler system
Professional drywall, finishing and repair including painting
Repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures, such as all types of faucets, toilets, valves, supply lines, drain lines, auger use and soldering
Repairing and replacing electrical fixtures, such as lights, outlets, switches, ballast, transformers, telephone and cable lines, relays and programming and installing thermostats
Maintaining of mechanical equipment
Complete vacant resident rooms
Proficient with Mercy work order system
Complete a Life Safety Inspection with Fire marshal and made a logged plan of correction to be turned in and approved by Fire Inspector
Complete fire drills with staff and residents
Address Director, RA's and resident concerns
Maintain a good rapport with all staff and residents
Maintenance Tech
Mercy Properties
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Des Moines, IA
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2010 to 2011
2010-2011
Ground maintenance
Warehouse cleans up. Electrical, plumbing, framing and general construction work on new addition to properties garage. Snow and ice removal as needed and proper care of all Mercy properties grounds.
General Laborer
Mercy Properties
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Johnston, IA
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2010 to 2010
-2010
Yard Maintenance
Primary care and handling of all 3 properties under Bishop Drumm. Responsibilities were cleaning up and maintaining the grounds which included: proper tree and hedge care, lawn maintenance. Also did various tasks as assigned (framing, maintaining equipment, etc.)
Maintenance Technician
Hubbell Properties
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Des Moines, IA
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2009 to 2009
obtained through Action Staffing. Job responsibilities include handling all general maintenance for large apartment complexes. Professional drywall and finishing/ texturing, plumbing, and electrical responsibilities per make-ready specifications.
Route Driver
Vending Americas
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Des Moines, IA
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2008 to 2009
Monitored the daily usage of the vending machines at various locations. Responsible for stocking and ordering supplies. Also dealt with customers directly on a daily basis, listened to their concerns and came up with solutions. Paid close attention to detail and came up with innovative ideas to bring in new sales on a regular basis.
Sub- Contractor
Des Moines, IA
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2007 to 2008
Self Employed Drywall/Remodeling
Bid on jobs took care of hiring help if needed and completed jobs to the customer's satisfaction. Made sure jobs were done in a timely manner and were also done professionally and to the customer’s satisfaction. Kept the books and also did considerable networking to obtain new contacts and jobs.
Professional Installer
Greiss and Gidner Drywall
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Grimes, IA
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1996 to 2007
Grimes, Iowa 1996-2007
Professional Dry Waller
Completed drywall, finishing and remodeling jobs on a timely basis and always to the customer's satisfaction. Also obtained strong contacts through networking that led to being self- employed in the drywall business.
Windows and Doors of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
Professional Installer
professionally installed windows and doors. Always made sure to pay close attention to detail and the customer's requests. Provided a very positive and enjoyable experience for the customer by taking great pride in the job from start to finish.
EDUCATION
Lincoln High School
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Des Moines, IA
MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: United States
Branch: army
Rank: sergeant
1990 to 1996
Infantry- 11c mortar platoon
Commendations:
Primary leadership development course