Manuel S. Suarez
Whittier
Summary
U.S. Navy Veteran with 35 years of leadership and management experience, including 19+ years in school district facilities management. Skilled in team management, facility operations, and health and safety compliance. Expertise in vendor coordination, optimizing building systems, and leading maintenance programs to enhance efficiency. Focused on ensuring the safety of staff, students, and the public, and committed to maintaining safe, well-managed environments that support organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
El Rancho Unified School District
03.2006 - Current
- Oversee and coordinate daily operations for plumbing and heating department while collaborating with management, school staff, contractors, inspectors, and city/state officials.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
Plumbing Supervisor
Roto Rooter Plumbers
- Oversee and manage the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local codes.
- Lead and mentor teams on projects, including new installations, remodeling, and system upgrades, to ensure efficiency and quality workmanship.
Torpedo Man
United States Navy
- Managed submarine torpedoes, tomahawks, and countermeasure systems including small arms weapons with precision, ensuring mission readiness and operational excellence.
- Expertly maintained and calibrated submarines gauges for water, hydraulic, air and oxygen systems. Collaborating with fellow team members to uphold safety and efficiency standards of the U.S. Navy.
Education
Nuclear Submariner - Operating, construction and maintaining of nuclear submarine
U. S. Navy Submarine School
Groton, CTJourneylevel Plumber - Plumbing and HVAC
Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors (PHCC)
Certified Backflow Tester - Understanding the causes of backflow and potential hazards to public health
Los Angeles Trade Technology College
Skills
- Facilities Management
- Vendor and Contractor Coordination
- Energy Conservation
- Safety and Compliance
- California Labor Laws
- Leadership
- Communication
- Technical Expertise
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem Solving
Training Certifications Licenses
- Licensed Journeyman Plumber
- CAL OSHA Certified
- Asbestos Energy Efficiency Trained
- Confined Space Certified
- Smith System Certified Driver Trainer
- Proficient with CA Education Code and Labor Laws
Awards
01/1987 - Meritorious Unit Commendation, USS Sam Houston SSN 609, For Cold War mission with Seal Team 1.
Accomplishments
11/1989 - Honorable Discharge from
US Navy.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Plumber
El Rancho Unified School District
03.2006 - Current
Journeylevel Plumber - Plumbing and HVAC
Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors (PHCC)
Plumbing Supervisor
Roto Rooter Plumbers
Torpedo Man
United States Navy
Nuclear Submariner - Operating, construction and maintaining of nuclear submarine
U. S. Navy Submarine School
Certified Backflow Tester - Understanding the causes of backflow and potential hazards to public health
Los Angeles Trade Technology College
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