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Tim Barnes

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Worked in the property maintenance industry for over 30 years, both equally in grounds and building property maintenance. A dedicated and highly motivated self starter who can undertake tasks unsupervised, who has worked both as an employee and a contractor. Renowned for being organized and producing quality work with efficiently. Multi skilled in all aspects of grounds and property maintenance, with many certifications and training with experience working in multiple trades.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Woodlands Retiremnet Village
Cherrybrook, NSW
01.1985 - Current
  • Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
  • Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
  • Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
  • Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
  • Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
  • Reviewed completed work orders to ensure quality control measures are followed.
  • Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
  • Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
  • Prepared reports detailing the status of all jobs being handled by the department.
  • Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
  • Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.

Education

Pest Control Management -

Ryde Horticulture School
Ryde, NSW
11-2002

High School Diploma -

Marist Brothers
Westmead
10-1978

Skills

  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Grounds Manager
  • Mowing, Edging, and Hedging
  • Weed Control- Lawns and Gardens
  • Grounds Equipment, Maintenance, and Repairs
  • Chemical Handling Certification
  • Manual Handling Training
  • Pest and Disease Management
  • Fertilizing and Irrigation
  • All Aspects of Property Maintenance
  • Carpentry, Painting, Plastering, Plumbing, Tiling, etc
  • Materials Requisition
  • Project Management
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Contractor Oversight
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Electrical Systems
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Asset Management
  • HVAC Systems
  • Contractor Management
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Team Leadership
  • Safety Protocols
  • Facilities Management
  • Installation Management
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Staff Management
  • Maintenance Planning
  • White Card

Certification

  • White Card
  • Asbestos Removal
  • Test and Tag
  • Contractor Management
  • Green Keeping (Two Years)
  • Horticultural Courses
  • Driver License
  • Pest Control License- General Pest and Termite
  • Ladder Safety

Affiliations

  • NRL Played in 30 first grade games- Paramatta, Eastern Suburbs, and Newtown.

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Woodlands Retiremnet Village
01.1985 - Current

Pest Control Management -

Ryde Horticulture School

High School Diploma -

Marist Brothers
Tim Barnes