James Tunberg
Carpinteria
Summary
Experienced in managing large and small properties with a focus on maintaining safety and functionality. Dedicated to overseeing facility upkeep to meet high quality standards. Goal is to create safe and comfortable environments for all occupants, regardless of property size or complexity.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
VNA Health
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Responsible for daily facility operations, Life Safety Regulations/ Emergence Preparedness, Physical plant operations, Housekeeping and Laundry/ Supplies, building maintenance, Local and State regulation compliance, vendor activity for Serenity House and downtown company headquarters.
Facilities Director
Mary Health of the Sick Convalescent and Nursing Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for Housekeeping, Laundry, and Maintenance; scheduling, supervision, work orders, Responsible for all facility operations, including electrical, plumbing, drywall, paint, HVAC, landscaping, housekeeping.
- Responsible for all vendor activity, including scheduling, direction and supervision.
- Responsible for federal, state, and local compliance with regulations with respect to life safety and environmental regulations.
- Responsible for emergency and disaster procedures and preparedness.
Building Services Director
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for all facility operations, including electrical, plumbing, drywall, paint, HVAC, landscaping, housekeeping.
- Responsible for all vendor activity including scheduling, direction, supervision.
- Responsible for federal, state, and local compliance with regulations.
- Responsible for emergency and disaster procedures and leading safety committee.
FACILITIES MaINTENANCE MANAGER
La Cumbre Plaza, EMCOR FACILIETIES Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for all facility operations, including electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting, HVAC, landscaping, housekeeping.
- Responsible for all vendor activity involving direction and supervision, in a commercial setting.
Maintenance Supervisor
Essex Property Trust
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Responsible for all operations including daily work orders, everything from electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, appliances; responsible from 2 community pools and balancing chemicals; responsible for all community grounds; responsible for all vendor activity on the property, involving direction, supervision, bidding/ proposals, invoicing and payments, responsible for turnover of apartments.
- Certified to work in hazardous environments, specifically with lead and mold, pre-1980 construction.
Construction Superintendent
Sanctuary Builder
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Responsible for all construction subcontractors, including scheduling, supervising trades for high end home construction, inspection/ quality control of trades, job site safety.
- Operation of backhoe, skip loader, and trencher in grading of pads.
Maintenance Technician
Ron Wolfe & Associates
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Responsible for all aspects of building maintenance in both residential and commercial settings, painting, drywall concentration.
Painter & decorative Finisher
Chris Blaul Paint & Decor
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Responsible for all aspects of painting with a concentration in custom finishes and high-end homes.
Maintenance Worker II
City of Santa Barbara/ Downtown Parking
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Responsible for all aspects of building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, and painting in a commercial setting.
Education
BA - English
California State University Channel Islands
06.2005
Skills
- Reliable
- Great eye for detail
- Technical experience
- Supervision
- Regular inspections
- Facility upkeep
- Sanitation practices
- Team player
- Effective team engagement
- Budget
Activities
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Biking
- Enjoying nature with my wife during my off hours
Timeline
Facilities Manager
VNA Health
01.2023 - 05.2025
Facilities Director
Mary Health of the Sick Convalescent and Nursing Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Building Services Director
01.2020 - 01.2021
FACILITIES MaINTENANCE MANAGER
La Cumbre Plaza, EMCOR FACILIETIES Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
Maintenance Supervisor
Essex Property Trust
01.2010 - 01.2019
Construction Superintendent
Sanctuary Builder
01.2006 - 01.2009
Maintenance Technician
Ron Wolfe & Associates
01.2000 - 01.2002
Painter & decorative Finisher
Chris Blaul Paint & Decor
01.1996 - 01.1999
Maintenance Worker II
City of Santa Barbara/ Downtown Parking
01.1991 - 01.1994
BA - English
California State University Channel Islands
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