David Taylor

• Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
• Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
• Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
• Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
• Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
• Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
• Evaluated subcontractor performance for quality assurance purposes, maintaining strong partnerships while holding service providers accountable for their work.
• Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
• Oversaw facility renovations, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to local building codes.
• Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance plans and streamlining work order processes.
• Maintained HVAC, temperature control, electrical and building automation systems.
• Interviewed, hired, and trained qualified maintenance employees.
• Maintained regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on relevant laws, codes, standards, such as OSHA requirements.
• Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
• Supervised staff of [Number] in day-to-day activities.
• Provided mentorship and guidance to junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment that promoted professional growth.
• Reduced energy consumption through regular audits and implementation of energy-saving initiatives.
• Established emergency response procedures, effectively managing crisis situations with minimal disruption to operations.
• Enhanced building security with the installation of access control systems, surveillance cameras, and improved lighting.
• Led cross-functional teams to complete complex facility projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop capital improvement plans that aligned with organizational goals and budgets.
• Utilized benchmarking data to identify best practices in the industry, leading continuous improvement initiatives within the facilities management team.
• Implemented waste reduction initiatives by introducing recycling programs and partnering with environmentally responsible vendors.
• Coordinated with cleaning and janitorial services to keep facility clean and presentable for occupants.
• Managed security and access control by overseeing surveillance camera, alarm and card access systems for facility safety and security.
• 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.
• Handled tenant relations by addressing complaints and concerns quickly to promote facility satisfaction.
• Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
• Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.

Worked on various projects in the UK and Australia such as AWD Defence project and Shift Maintenance Fitter at CUB .

Worked in Mine countermeasures as weapons fitter seeing active service in Kosovo . Transferred to diving branch on completion of clearance diving course specialising in ordinance disposal .