Derrick Thomas
Bloomington
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Little Village Nursing Home, excelling in staff management and preventive maintenance. Enhanced equipment reliability through strategic program implementation, reducing downtime significantly. Adept at troubleshooting complex systems while fostering strong team collaboration to achieve operational excellence and tenant satisfaction.
Maintenance professional with proven track record in efficiently managing maintenance operations. Known for ensuring optimal performance of equipment and facilities through effective maintenance strategies. Highly dependable team player with focus on adaptability and result-oriented collaboration. Skills include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Little Village Nursing Home
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
Maintenance Engineer
New City Supportive Living
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups, HVAC Experience and Lockout and tags
Building Superintendent
T.L.C Management
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations through regular communication with city officials and inspectors.
- Responded efficiently to after-hours emergencies on-site providing timely solutions and minimizing potential damages.
- Developed strong relationships with tenants, resulting in increased lease renewals and satisfaction rates.
- Enhanced building safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing maintenance issues promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Shore High School
Chicago, IL06-1984
Skills
- Staff management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Project management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Performance reviewing
- Onboarding and orientation
- Administration and reporting
Certification
- Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) - Project Management Institute, State Certified Bio Hazardous
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Little Village Nursing Home
10.2023 - 01.2025
Maintenance Engineer
New City Supportive Living
08.2019 - 10.2023
Building Superintendent
T.L.C Management
07.2014 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
South Shore High School
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