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Michael Salazar

Denver

Summary

Dedicated Maintenance Director offering 30 years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Well-versed in equipment troubleshooting and repair with focus on quality and efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Director

Highline Post Acute
11.2024 - Current
  • Led the development of a comprehensive facility management plan, outlining long-term goals and strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Established effective communication channels between departments, fostering collaboration on facility-related matters.
  • Negotiated contracts with external service providers, securing the best possible terms for the company.
  • Oversaw groundskeeping efforts, ensuring attractive landscaping and well-maintained exterior spaces throughout all seasons.
  • Maintained positive relationships with vendors and suppliers while negotiating cost-effective contracts for goodsservices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate large-scale renovation projects without disrupting daily operations.
  • Increased employee satisfaction by addressing workspace concerns promptly and implementing improvements based on feedback.
  • Coordinated emergency response plans, ensuring swift action during critical situations such as power outages or natural disasters.
  • Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
  • Managed staff of [Number], created work schedules, distributed assignments, and supervised day-to-day operations.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Maintenance Supervisor

Harmony Point Nursing Center
03.2020 - 11.2024
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Supervised 20 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.

Maintenance Manager

Construction Management Express
07.2016 - 11.2024
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Food Service Director

Powerback Rehabilitation
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
  • Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
  • Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Worked with qualified chef to diversify menu with new offerings.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.

Education

High School Diploma -

CO State Academy

Skills

  • Owner / operator of my own Handyman business for 30 years
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Wall Repair
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC Maintenance
  • Electrical Work
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Staff Management
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Quality Control

Education

Denver, CO

Contact

Denver, CO 80223

Timeline

Maintenance Director

Highline Post Acute
11.2024 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Harmony Point Nursing Center
03.2020 - 11.2024

Maintenance Manager

Construction Management Express
07.2016 - 11.2024

Food Service Director

Powerback Rehabilitation
01.2014 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

CO State Academy
Michael Salazar