Chris McConnell
Summary
Dynamic Project and Maintenance Manager at Hillcrest Christian College, skilled in preventive maintenance and team leadership. Successfully implemented a preventive maintenance program, enhancing equipment reliability and reducing downtime. Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring staff and fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence. Proven ability to manage budgets and negotiate contracts effectively.
Experienced with managing maintenance operations and optimizing equipment performance. Utilizes preventive maintenance programs and efficient troubleshooting techniques to reduce downtime.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project and Maintenance Manager
Hillcrest Christian College
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted in routine maintenance tasks to ensure equipment functionality.
- Learned safety protocols and proper use of tools for effective maintenance operations.
- Supported team in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Observed experienced staff to gain knowledge of maintenance procedures and standards.
- Participated in inventory management to track tools and supplies effectively.
- Followed established guidelines for maintaining cleanliness and organization of workspaces.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency during maintenance activities.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around school schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Long Bay College
Auckland12-1986
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Staff management
- Facilities management
- Team leadership
- Grounds maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Continuous improvement
- Facilities maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Contractor management
Timeline
Project and Maintenance Manager
Hillcrest Christian College
07.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Long Bay College
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