Robert L. Burns

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Rincon, Georgia 31326

843-***-****/aczfmt@r.postjobfree.com

Top performing maintenance professional with many years of experience and a strong track record of demonstrable success in building and facilities maintenance, and particular expertise in plumbing. Honest, dependable, and dedicated self-starter not afraid to work long hours, first to arrive and last to leave and willing to learn more than one job. Respected hands-on leader who leads by example with a tireless work ethic and excels at building strong teams, training and developing employees. Consummate professional adept at managing multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, and knowledgeable of all safety regulations, including OSHA. Friendly team player celebrated for customer service. U. S. Navy Veteran (honorable discharge).

-Professional Experience-

Director of Environmental Services-Savannah Square Retirement Community 06/2015 to present

30 Room Healthcare Unit, 43 Apartments Assisted Living Building, 46 Apartments Independent Living, 65 Cottages (1 and 2 bedroom, 700 sqft to 1600 sqft)

Assigned 4 techs in A/C, plumbing, electric, painting and overall maintenance of building and residencies. Ran all fire drills, made sure all systems were to code, tested monthly and annually for state regulations. Walked the property everyday (20 acres) ensuring lighting and safety issues were addressed quickly was adequate for residents and employees.

Set up and managed disaster plans for evacuation in case of emergency: fire, hurricane, gas leak. Arranged for resident movement during hurricane Matthew to protected facilities out of area.

Acquired quotes and scope of work to be done in building, recommended which vendors to use reporting to Executive Director, RDO, Vice President and for best job, pricing, and timing. Managed outside contractors for replacement of A / C rooftop units and residential units (1.5 tone to 20 tons). Landscaping, renovation like cabinets, painting, carpet install, vinyl planking

Coordinated all move in and renovation with sales staff for ongoing occupancy.

Set up preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment in building: HVAC, kitchen, and laundry. Worked closely with IT department for maintaining healthcare call systems all electronic equipment

Used ARIBA PO system for ordering and PO requests for remodel and order approval.

Tels System to Generate Work Orders and closed out work orders

Reconciled some invoices and quotes for prompt payment of vendors

Assistant Director of Plant Services-The Seabrook, Hilton Head, SC 01/2013- 06/2015

Oversight of 5 maintenance technicians, two porters, and approximately twenty household staff for 200 apartments. Duties included scheduling and follow up on work for technicians and residents for feedback on quality of work performed. Contacting outside contractors for bids detailing work not being done in house. Checked fire systems, alarms, and extinguishers for readiness in emergencies.

Walked property for inspections and set up preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment in The Frasier health Center as well as The Seabrook facility of kitchen and 58 apartments.

Performed monthly inventory checks and ordered parts from vendors.

Worked on WORX Maintenance System to generate work order.

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Supervisor-Plumbing/General Maintenance-SC Department of Corrections 07/2007-09/2012

Planned, directed, and oversaw daily operations/maintenance of all building systems, as well as all plumbing work, in a prison with approximately 1,350 inmates (all plumbing is air-assisted for conservation of water-Acorn Penal Systems). Trained, mentored, and oversaw eight inmates in performing plumbing work. Supervised four dormitories housing 350 inmates each. Ensured compliance with all regulatory guidelines. Scheduled preventative maintenance for all buildings. Coordinated with external contractors and technicians. Worked on call every seventh weekend and honored by SCDC with a “Can Do Award” for plumbing accomplishments.

Chief Engineer/Director of Maintenance-Marriott Residence Inn and Suites 08/200*-**-****

Planned, directed, and oversaw daily operations/maintenance of all building systems, as well as all plumbing work and some HVAC work, for hotel consisting of 156 suites. Scheduled and supervised the work of five maintenance technicians. Hired, trained, and developed all new associates in accordance with Marriott standards. Ordered and controlled inventory for all parts and materials for maintenance and housekeeping through vendors and corporate programs. Prepared and maintained all installation and service records in keeping with Marriott standards.

Planned budgets for all capital projects in hotel and helped VP of operations and general manager plan annual budget.

Developed and implemented an active preventative maintenance program for all appliances, HVAC, and guest suites.

In charge of all safety and security; included walking the property daily to ensure safety and cleanliness of property.

Handled the administration of all contracts and bidding on hotel and approved most POs.

Warranty Service Technician-Pulte Homes/Del Webb Sun City 07/2002-08/2003

Assessed new home construction at the request of owners, and ensured homes were constructed to Pulte holes/Del Webb standards. In the event homes did not meet standards, assigned trades (drywall, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, electric, HVAC, cabinets, and countertops), and coordinated and supervised work to resolve all issues to meet standards and owner satisfaction.

Owner/President -Service Plus of Hilton Head, Inc. 05/1997-02/2002

Directed and oversaw plumbing work for new home construction, kitchen and bath remodels, and service calls (worked both copper and PEX piping). Recruited, hired, trained, mentored and oversaw crew consisting of 10-15 employees.

Maintenance Supervisor-Quinby Park Apartments (Assisted Living), Webster, NY 1993 – 1997

Maintained 62 one bedroom apartments, holding all responsibility for all plumbing work, painting, landscaping, and snow removal.

EDUCATION EPA certified for all a/c systems, CPO certified, Mold Remediation school/ Atlanta, GA, RedCross Certified, CPR certified, Train the Trainer Certified GA SFM OFFICE

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