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Maintenance Engineer - Plant & Facilities Operations Expert

Location:
New Castle, DE
Posted:
March 11, 2026

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Resume:

Rod Bradbury

Newark, DE

856-***-****

************@*****.***

Core Competencies

Plant Operations

Facilities Engineering

Preventative Maintenance

Project Management and Planning

HVAC/R Systems

Communication, Coordination, Team Building

Safety Management

Training and Development

Purchasing Management

Contract Negotiations

Grounds Maintenance

Relationship Management

Budget Preparation

Microsoft Office

Building Trades

Professional Experience

Lillibridge Healthcare Services, Upland, PA Jun 2019 to present.

Maintenance Engineer

Lillibridge Healthcare Services, Inc is a Subsidiary of Ventas Inc, a Fortune 500 company. They own and operate medical office buildings.

Perform preventative maintenance on all base building assets, HVAC, commercial plumbing system, building fire systems and building electrical systems within compliance windows.

Maintain clear and concise communication with site leadership teams.

Responsible for coordinating vendors and communicating status of the task to maintenance teams, site safety teams, site security teams, site finance teams and site management teams to ensure overall safety of associates and minimal loss of production hours for the tenants.

Execute routine safety inspections throughout facility to identify fire and life safety to ensure compliance according to federal, state and local fire code.

Perform vendor analysis, comparing bids based on adherence to scope, projected timeline, and cost efficiency. Create reports and present best value proposals to procurement team.

Utilized a BAS to monitor and control building systems and a CMMS to manage work orders, inspections and preventative maintenance items.

CBRE; Amazon, North East, MD Nov 2017 to May 2019

Base Building Engineer

Perform vendor analysis, comparing bids on the basis of adherence to scope, projected timeline, and cost efficiency. Create reports and present best value proposals to procurement team.

Responsible for coordinating vendors and communicating status of the task to maintenance teams, site safety teams, site security teams, site finance teams and site management teams to ensure overall safety of associates and minimal loss of production hours for the client.

Review plans, blueprints, equipment standards and related processes to ensure compliance to life safety standards. Monitor deficiencies to guarantee they are corrected quickly, correctly and cost efficiently.

Maintain clear and concise communication with site leadership teams within providing succinct biweekly updates within Amazons work order management system.

Perform preventative maintenance on all base building assets, HVAC, commercial plumbing system, building fire systems and building electrical systems within compliance windows.

Employ creative thinking skills to perform corrective maintenance and project work on an ad hoc basis for base building assets.

Nationwide Regency Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center/ Regal Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center; Wilmington, Hockessin, DE

Director of Maintenance Sep 2016 to Sep 2017

Maintenance Technician Feb 2016 to Sep 2016

Responsible for managing maintenance teams of technicians to maintain a large senior living center.

Execute routine safety inspections throughout facility to identify fire and life safety noncompliance items according to federal, state and local fire code.

Execute routine safety inspections throughout facility to identify fire and life safety noncompliance items according to federal, state and local fire code.

Lead semi-annual safety and best practice trainings with technicians to ensure a safe working environment and a safe living environment for everyone in the facility.

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all aspects of residential properties including structural maintenance, HVAC maintenance, electrical maintenance, fire life safety system maintenance, sign installation, plumbing maintenance, carpentry and parking lot maintenance.

Develop and maintain a harmonious relationship with tenants.

Strobert Tree Service, Wilmington; DE-Apr 2015 to Oct 2015

Field Repair Tech

Repair and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure clients were serviced within their provided window.

Completed weekly trainings on safety and standard work practices.

River Tower Condominium Owners Association; Wilmington, DE-Nov 2012 to Nov 2014

Property Manager Aug 2013 to Nov 2014

Facilities Coordinator Nov 2012 to Jul 2013

Responsible for every aspect of the integrity of a 183-unit high rise building.

Manage a 1.3 million dollar budget. Calculate fixed costs versus variable costs, historical expenditures, identify line items with expected variances, offer input on recommended capital improvements Schedule expenditures, analyze and report on variances and document and initiate corrective action. Confirm corrective action was taken.

Directed business operations, business relationships, planning and scheduling, cost controls, Operations committee, Security Committee, etc.

Managed business administrative responsibilities through property inspections.

Initiate building policy that complies with state codes.

Responsible for staffing additions and career development

Spearheaded an IT environmental change from an individual workstation environment to a server based network to promote individual productivity to better the property. Incorporating Quick books, centrally located office database, CMMS and BAS systems with remote IT support.

Initiated changes in vendor based PM support that resulted in a savings of 25%.

Converted 9 story parking facility to LED Lighting. R.O.I. 1.25 yrs.

LPG Industries, Inc., Clifton Heights; PA-Nov 2010 to Feb 2012

Quality Control Inspector

Ensure all electrical components were up to code and reliably manufactured.

Completed daily testing, tracking the findings on a network shared drive to determine the source of the discrepancies for correction.

Self Employed, General Contractor; Aug 2009 to Nov 2010

Home Remodeling

Mid-America Management Corporation; Yeadon, PA- October 2005 to Aug 2009

Director of Maintenance

Coordinated over 20 vendors to maintain the interior and exterior of a 960 unit luxury apartment complex that sat on 36 acres.

Collaborates with others for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.

Develops long and short range maintenance plans/programs, emergency response plans, energy management plans, an annual budget, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that district resources are effectively utilized.

Directs projects site repairs/construction, preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring completion within established time frames, project design and budget.

Inspects new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently; specifications for major capital improvements are within local/state/federal regulations; and approving inspection reports and payment requests.

Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.

Recommends new hires, promotions, termination and transfers for the purpose of maintaining staffing needs and productivity of the work force.

Skills

Leadership

oKnow how to foster motivation

oSet clear, specific objectives

oCreate a transparent work environment

oStrong communicator

oEstablish clear timelines

Good Interpersonal Skills

oGreat client and staff relationships

oWork great under pressure with the ability to convey issues with Upper Management with calm demeanor

oSelf-Starter

oStrong negotiation skills

oTeamwork ability

oAbility to develop others

Time Management Skills

oProject deadlines

oGreat multi-tasking skill

oMaintaining timelines

oOutstanding follow up skill

Problem Solving Skills

oStrong analytic and critical thinking

oTechnical expertise

oMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications

Philadelphia Stationary Engineer Class “A” License

Genie lift certified

American Heart Association AED/CPR certified

BOMI Institute – Systems Maintenance Technician

Systems Maintenance Administrator

Universal Refrigeration Technician Certificate through EPA Certification

Education

U.S. Navy Machinist Mate “A School”

U.S. Navy Advanced Basic Engineering & Propulsion Plant



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