Gerald Lakin

Director Facilities and Maintenance -

Granite City, IL 62040

adrgp9@r.postjobfree.com

618-***-****

A challenging Director / Management position with a service related organization where my experience and skills will significantly contribute to the overall success of the organization and provide opportunities for my career growth.

Willing to relocate to: East Coast and South.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Director of Facilities and Maintenance

Hudson Services - St Joe Academy High School, St Louis MO

2021 - Present

Direct reporting to Chief Financial Officer

Run day to day operations of Facilities, Maintenance and Cleaning

Manage - Maintenance and Cleaning

Develop yearly budget - Maintenance and Grounds

Manage P&L reports

Manage and Coordinated Preventative Maintenance and repairs

Manage Lawn care maintenance - mowing, sprinkler systems, landscaping Snow Removal

Schedule and manage Renovations

Overseeing contractors and contracts

Manage Fire Safety System, Equipment and Fire Extinguisher program

Negotiate vendor Contracts

Training maintenance and cleaning staff

Manage waste disposal

Compliance with regulations and laws

Project Management

Facilities Maintenance Manager

Topgolf - Chesterfield, MO

2018 to 2021

Direct reporting to Director of Operations

Manage 26 Associates (Maintenance and Porters)

Manage Lawn care maintenance (Mowing, weed prevention, sprinkler systems, landscaping)

Manage vendor projects

Supervise contractors on site

Manage Fire Safety System, Equipment and Fire Extinguisher program

Negotiate Vendor Contracts

Maintain vendor Contracts

Manage Cleaning contracts (Budgets, Monthly expenses, Staff Time Sheets)

Managed declining budget for Venue

Record P&L reports monthly

Maintain vendor and contractor database

Manage Cleaning contracts (Budgets, Monthly expenses, Staff Time Sheets)

Facility Audits Monthly

Target Audits monthly

Facilities Maintenance Manager

Rossman School - St. Louis, MO

2014 to 2018

Supervise 5 employees in the maintenance program 3 in the cleaning department

Lawn care maintenance (Mowing, weed prevention, sprinkler systems, landscaping)

Manage vendor on various projects

Manage Fire Safety Equipment, Fire Extinguishers)

Manage a total rehab project of building inside / outside • Manage Installation of new Rubber Track

Maintain vendor and contractor database

Manage Cleaning contracts (Budgets, Monthly expenses, Staff Time Sheets)

VP - Area Manager

Keller Meyer Berenson’s Services - St. Louis, MO

2013 to 2014

Manage Preventative Maintenance Program (HVAC, Electrical and General Work orders)

Oversee 530 sites (manage maintenance program)

Record P&L reports

Supervise contractors at all sites

Maintain vendor and contractor database

Manage Cleaning contracts (Budgets, Monthly expenses, Staff Time Sheets)

Audits at every facility- monthly

Direct reports (IVR, Info well, and Expenses)

Inspect and manage quality of floors

Area Manager

Bergeson’s Property Services

2011 to 2013

Manage Preventative Maintenance Program (HVAC, Electrical, Elevators, and General Work orders)

Oversee 200 Employees, 185 sites (manage maintenance program)

Record P&L reports

Supervise contractors at all sites

Maintain vendor and contractor database

Manage Cleaning contracts (Budgets, Monthly expenses, Staff Time Sheets)

Audits at every facility - monthly

Direct reports (IVR, Info well, and Expenses)

Chief Engineer

Grubb & Ellis Management Company

2009 to 2011

Manage Preventative Maintenance Program (HVAC, Electrical, Elevators, and General Work orders)

Supervise 10 Employees and 3 sites in the maintenance program

Comply with Maximo (360) guidelines and stipulations

Lawn care maintenance (Mowing, weed prevention, sprinkler systems, landscaping

Maximize vendor contracts in 3 facilities over 15 vendors per site

Manage Fire Safety Equipment (FM 200, Fire Extinguishers)

Responsibility in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other federal, state and local regulators

Ensure validation protocols and other required validation documentation

Maintenance Engineer

Ascent Corp

2008 to 2009

Manage Preventative Maintenance Program HVAC, Electrical, Elevators, and General Work orders

Supervise 5 employees and 3 sites in the maintenance program

Comply with Maximo and 360 guidelines and stipulations

Maximize Vendor contracts in three facilities over 15 vendors per site

Manage Fire Safety Equipment FM 200, Fire Extinguishers

Education

Granite City Senior High School - Granite City, IL 1981-1985 Diploma.

Grand View College - Des Moines, IA 1989 to 1991

Saul Valley Community College - Dixon, IL 1986 to 1988

Skills

Vendor Management

Work order Management

Facilities Management

Project Management

Facilities Maintenance

Lawn Care Maintenance

Training & Development

Landscape Maintenance

Program Management

Certifications and Licenses

Universal HVAC Certificate

Additional Information

• 18 years of managing paid and volunteer staff

• 20 years of staff development, scheduling and training • 7 years of customer service and sales experience in various industries

Contact this candidate