Thomas Rahlfs
Chicago
Summary
Accomplished Foreman of Painters and Superintendent of Trades with a proven track record at the City of Chicago, adept in operations supervision and environmental awareness. Expert in enhancing worksite safety and optimizing materials use, demonstrated through leading large teams and executing major projects. Skilled in vendor management and committed to sustainable practices.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman of Painters
City of Chicago Dept of Aviation O'Hare
12.2014 - Current
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for painters, laborers, truck drivers, and custodians.
- Oversaw daily operations for a staff of 45 employees, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained new employees in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Conducted yearly goal setting and performance review sessions with all subordinate employees.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials according to approved vendor contracts with a focus on the latest environmentally friendly products.
- Established a cleaning and trash removal schedule for terminal custodians.
- Set shift staffing to optimize personnel utilization in accordance with union contracts.
Superintendent of Trades
City of Chicago Dept of General Services
01.2004 - 11.2014
- Scheduled and supervised 100 employees to maintain and repair of 400 City buildings.
- Established a specialized team of trades to execute custom building projects prior to special events.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long term projects, including a city-wide lighting retro-fit.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Reported directly to Mayor's Office as department liaison regarding mandated performance management initiative.
Journeyman Painter
City of Chicago Dept of General Services
07.1998 - 10.2004
- Painted and decorated various City of Chicago Buildings.
Education
Journeyman Painters Apprenticeship - Painting
Washburne Trade School
Chicago, IL12-1993
High School Diploma -
Quigley North
Chicago, IL06-1982
Skills
- Operations supervision
- Worksite safety
- Materials estimating
- Environmental awareness
- Vendor management
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Certification - OSHA Training Institute.
- Mold Remediation Specialist Certification– Indoor Air Quality Association or similar.
- Scaffold Competent Person Certification - Scaffold & Access Industry Association.
Timeline
Foreman of Painters
City of Chicago Dept of Aviation O'Hare
12.2014 - Current
Superintendent of Trades
City of Chicago Dept of General Services
01.2004 - 11.2014
Journeyman Painter
City of Chicago Dept of General Services
07.1998 - 10.2004
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Certification - OSHA Training Institute.
- Mold Remediation Specialist Certification– Indoor Air Quality Association or similar.
- Scaffold Competent Person Certification - Scaffold & Access Industry Association.
Journeyman Painters Apprenticeship - Painting
Washburne Trade School
High School Diploma -
Quigley North
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