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Elpidio Plasencia

Elk Grove

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented Facility Manager bringing 20+ years of experience in providing leadership to construction and maintenance teams. Offering a proven aptitude for proactive issue resolution and enforcement of safe practices among personnel.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Facilities Manager

Brilliant Corners
03.2024 - Current
  • Project management for large capital projects.
  • Creating and updating company policies.
  • Oversight of company fleet of vehicles (maintenance, registration and insurance renewal, quarterly vehicle inspections).
  • Oversight of tool inventory and purchases for maintenance technicians.
  • Budget creation and oversight for fleet vehicles, tools, and materials.
  • Daily Zoom meetings with property managers, regional managers, and associate directors.
  • Hosted online and in-person safety training for maintenance technicians and property managers.
  • Company programs used: Salesforce, Intacct, Paycom, Box, Asana, Nexonia, Workable, Sortly, Power Point, Outlook, Zoom, Excel, and Microsoft Word.
  • Supervised staff of [9] in day-to-day activities.
  • Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
  • Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations.
  • Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
  • Tracked and documented operational and financial records to perform analysis of performance and costs.
  • Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
  • Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment.
  • Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
  • Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
  • Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.

Owner/Operator

EP Property Services
10.2011 - Current
  • Owner and operator of my business. Commercial property handyman with duties that included: exterior groundskeeping, parking lot maintenance, exterior building maintenance, landscaping maintenance, commercial suite turnovers, interior suite electrical repair, interior suite plumbing repair, interior suite carpentry, appliance repair, lighting replacement, painting, drywall repair, hardware repair and replacement for commerical retail centers and executive business parks.
  • Track expenses, budget, build proposals and estimates, create invoices, client relations, vendor purchases, accounting, scheduling.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Maintenance Manager

TRI Property Management
02.2007 - 10.2011
  • Commercial property maintenance manager with duties that included: exterior groundskeeping, parking lot maintenance, exterior building maintenance, landscaping maintenance, commercial suite turnovers, interior suite electrical repair, interior suite plumbing repair, interior suite carpentry, appliance repair, lighting replacement, painting, drywall repair, hardware repair and replacement.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
  • Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
  • Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Construction Supervisor

Gala Construction
03.2006 - 02.2007
  • Supervisor for apartment complex interior rehabilitation projects including conventional, tax credit, and section 8 properties.
  • Duties included: scope of work and budget creation, supply vendor negotiating, electrical repair, plumbing repair, hardware installation, carpentry repair, employee supervision, payroll management.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and established protocols.
  • Reported quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
  • Reduced excess spending by effectively utilizing given resources.
  • Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials.
  • Oversaw cost-effective supplier purchases, saving company over $175k per project.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.

Apartment Maintenance Supervisor

FPI Management
06.2003 - 03.2006
  • Multi-unit apartment maintenance supervisor.
  • Tenant relations
  • Work order completion
  • Apartment unit turnovers
  • Budget oversight
  • Vendor contracting and outsourcing.
  • Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, painting, drywall, and appliance repairs.
  • Groundskeeping.
  • Parking lot maintenance.
  • Landscaping repairs.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
  • Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
  • Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 5 employees.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Gala Construction
03.2002 - 06.2003
  • Apprentice maintenance technician.
  • Work order completion.
  • Groundskeeping.
  • Apartment turnovers.
  • Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, drywall, and appliance repairs.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
  • Tested fire safety and emergency systems and inspected fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.
  • Inspected building systems to evaluate HVAC, electrical and plumbing maintenance needs.
  • Followed preventive maintenance schedule to support building systems functionality.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty wiring, light fixtures and other electrical components to reduce risks.
  • Restored and repaired worn and damaged building components to support appearance, longevity and security.
  • Supported safety with well-maintained grounds, parking lots and landscaping.
  • Responded to emergency fire alarms, plumbing leaks and power outages to implement swift resolutions.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.

Quality Control Framing Technician

MWB BUILDERS
01.2001 - 03.2002
  • Quality control framing technician for Del Webb Lincoln Hills construction project.
  • Interior framing correction of new home construction.
  • Examined wood, work areas, and supplies for defects and damage before completing projects.
  • Installed frames and secured to walls and support structures.
  • Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes
  • Inspected frames, identified issues such as warping, and implemented corrections.
  • Followed safety protocols when using nail guns, saws, and grinders.
  • Disassembled frames for repair, refurbishment, or replacement.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.

Education

GED -

Roseville High School
Roseville, CA
06-1999

Skills

  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Maintenance
  • Warehouse experience
  • Project management
  • Porter experience
  • Conflict management
  • Communication skills
  • Accounting
  • Facilities management
  • Construction
  • Automotive diagnostics
  • Computer skills
  • Budgeting
  • Property maintenance
  • Management
  • Maintenance management
  • Construction Estimating
  • Microsoft Office
  • Supervising experience
  • Industrial maintenance
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Electrical Experience
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Drywall
  • Plumbing
  • Handyman
  • Carpentry
  • Leadership
  • Property management
  • Organizational skills
  • Customer service
  • Building maintenance
  • Plumbing systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Waste management
  • Asset management
  • Supplier contracts management
  • Employee supervision and task delegation
  • Facility management principles
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Equipment installations and maintenance
  • Service contracts management
  • Service planning and scheduling
  • Cost-reduction methods
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Budget planning and development
  • Personnel oversight
  • Performance evaluation
  • Facility updating
  • Operations oversight
  • Budget administration
  • Employee hiring
  • Strategic planning
  • Presentation

Certification

CDL C, 07/01/22, 07/01/27

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Italian
Professional Working

Timeline

Regional Facilities Manager

Brilliant Corners
03.2024 - Current

Owner/Operator

EP Property Services
10.2011 - Current

Maintenance Manager

TRI Property Management
02.2007 - 10.2011

Construction Supervisor

Gala Construction
03.2006 - 02.2007

Apartment Maintenance Supervisor

FPI Management
06.2003 - 03.2006

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Gala Construction
03.2002 - 06.2003

Quality Control Framing Technician

MWB BUILDERS
01.2001 - 03.2002

GED -

Roseville High School
Elpidio Plasencia