Robert Henderson
Plainfield
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Director with expertise in HVAC systems, safety management, and maintenance strategies. Proven ability to lead teams and ensure compliance with regulations while minimizing downtime through effective preventive maintenance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Director
Shorewood Glen Association
Shorewood
12.2014 - 07.2026
- Oversaw repair and upkeep of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to maintain safety standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for all equipment.
- Scheduled routine inspections and preventive maintenance for equipment to minimize downtime.
- Managed daily maintenance operations for residential community facilities to ensure optimal functionality.
- Coordinated vendor service contracts and procurement of supplies to ensure timely availability and project alignment.
- Developed maintenance schedules to ensure timely repairs and inspections.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations and safety standards in all operations.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Performed continuous evaluations of building systems and oversaw preventive
- maintenance.
- Analyzed existing systems to identify improvement opportunities that support productivity and cost reduction.
- Obtained Pool Operators License to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Maintenance Technician
Larkin Village Apartments
Joliet
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Performed repairs on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
- Responded promptly to resident maintenance requests, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Conducted routine inspections of building systems and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures to restore functionality.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs to support operational efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas to ensure safety and efficiency. to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
Willow Falls
Crest Hill
05.2006 - 06.2012
- Coordinated maintenance staff schedules and prioritized service requests to enhance responsiveness to resident needs.
- Responded promptly to resident concerns regarding maintenance issues and service quality.
- Resolved customer complaints related to malfunctioning or broken equipment quickly and efficiently.
- Conducted inspections of equipment and grounds to ensure safety standards compliance.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety standards while performing inspections and overseeing repairs and maintenance works.
- Trained new maintenance staff on procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment longevity and reliability.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on building systems and equipment.
- Collaborated with management to develop efficient workflows for maintenance tasks.
- Assessed building operations processes and proposed actionable improvements to streamline maintenance activities.
- Compiled detailed reports on project progress, highlighting technician achievements and key milestones.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central High School
Joliet, IL05-1986
Skills
- HVAC systems
- Electrical repair
- Plumbing maintenance
- Maintenance strategies
- Safety management
- Vendor management
- Facility management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Time optimization
- Surface maintenance
- Security systems
- Facilities maintenance
- Grounds maintenance
- Emergency preparedness
- Employee performance assessment
- Maintenance planning
- Safety planning
- Employee scheduling
- Work order management
- Facility repairs
- Maintenance strategies
- Electrical work
- Plumbing repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Landscape management
- Plumbing
- HVAC maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Drywall repairs
Certification
- Pool Operators License
Timeline
Maintenance Director
Shorewood Glen Association
12.2014 - 07.2026
Maintenance Technician
Larkin Village Apartments
08.2012 - 11.2014
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
Willow Falls
05.2006 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central High School