Facilities & Maintenance Leader with 25+ Years Experience

DOUGLAS A. ZEDIKER

Cherry Hill, NJ 609-***-**** *******@*******.*** linkedin.com/in/douglaszediker MAINTENANCE MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGER OPERATIONS LEADER Maintenance Manager and Facilities Operations Leader with 25+ years of experience overseeing building systems, preventive maintenance programs, and maintenance teams across healthcare, residential, commercial, and higher education environments. Proven record of improving maintenance response times, reducing operating costs, and strengthening equipment reliability across complex facilities. Hands-on leader responsible for HVAC, boilers, chillers, mechanical systems, and overall building operations, known for practical leadership, steady problem-solving, and maintaining safe, efficient, well-run facilities. FACILITIES LEADERSHIP & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Leadership & Operations Technical Systems Compliance & Infrastructure

Maintenance Team Leadership HVAC-R Systems OSHA, EPA & NFPA Standards Work Order & Service Operations Boilers & Chillers Building Inspections Vendor & Contractor Coordination Mechanical & Electrical Diagnostics Preventive Maintenance Programs Staff Training & Mentorship Building Automation Systems (BAS) Energy Efficiency & Cost Control PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Interim Maintenance Supervisor Greystar The Plaza Grande at Garden State Park Short-term assignment during property management transition 02/02/2026 – 03/20/026 Lead maintenance operations for a residential community, overseeing building systems, work order response, and preventive maintenance activities.

Oversee HVAC, mechanical, and building infrastructure systems to ensure reliable facility performance

Coordinate work orders, inspections, and repair activity across building systems and resident service requests

Manage vendor coordination and maintenance scheduling while ensuring compliance with safety and operational requirements

Facilities Supervisor Asset Living Avery Philly Building 09/2023 – 01/2026 Managed maintenance operations for a 598-unit residential community, overseeing building systems performance, preventive maintenance programs, and service delivery across a large multifamily property.

Improved maintenance response times by 30% by implementing structured work order systems and optimized scheduling

Reduced maintenance supply costs by 15% by renegotiating vendor contracts and strengthening inventory controls across maintenance operations

Conducted routine property inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and property safety standards

Oversaw preventive maintenance programs supporting HVAC, mechanical, and core building systems Lead Chief Building Engineer Trane Technologies 09/2020 – 09/2023 Oversaw building engineers supporting mechanical infrastructure across multiple high-rise facilities, with responsibility for HVAC systems, preventive maintenance programs, and operational reliability.

Reduced building energy consumption by 18% through system upgrades, preventive maintenance improvements, and operational optimization

Directed maintenance and repairs across chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, and emergency generators to ensure uninterrupted facility performance

Maintained safety documentation and equipment inspection programs contributing to a zero-incident record throughout tenure

Coordinated mechanical diagnostics and repairs supporting HVAC and critical building systems Assistant Maintenance Director St. Mary’s Center for Rehab & Healthcare 2/2018 – 8/2020 Directed maintenance operations for a 24/7 healthcare facility with more than 350 patient rooms, overseeing building systems reliability, staff coordination, and regulatory compliance.

Delivered $100K–$150K in annual savings by performing HVAC repairs in-house and implementing facility lighting upgrades

Led maintenance staff and ensured compliance with state, federal, and local safety regulations

Reduced emergency repair calls by 40% by implementing structured preventive maintenance programs

Maintained mechanical systems supporting patient care areas, clinical environments, and facility infrastructure across the healthcare campus

Lead Facilities HVAC Engineer University of the Sciences 2005 – 2018 Managed HVAC, refrigeration, and boiler systems supporting academic and laboratory facilities across a university campus environment, ensuring reliable infrastructure for research labs, classrooms, and institutional operations.

Improved system uptime by 25% by implementing predictive maintenance programs and targeted HVAC system upgrades

Managed chilled water, hot water, ventilation, and exhaust systems supporting laboratories, classrooms, and campus facilities

Maintained service documentation, inspection records, and compliance reporting to support operational reliability and safety standards

Diagnosed and resolved mechanical and electrical issues across HVAC systems and campus infrastructure EDUCATION

Pennco Tech

HVAC-R Program

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Universal EPA License

New Jersey Black Seal Low Pressure Boiler License

Philadelphia Class A Boiler License

Tridium Niagara AX Training

TECHNICAL SYSTEMS & TOOLS

Building Automation Systems (BAS) Electrical Controls Preventive Maintenance Software OSHA & EPA Safety Standards Microsoft Office

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