Timothy Appel

Experience

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  HollyHedge Estate

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2021

  Maintenance Technician

  • Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol• Conduct maintenance of electrical systems• Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety regulations• Support the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary• Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality• Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when needed• Undertake activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds• Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including snow blowers, lawn mowers, and small hand tools• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices• Maintain a clean and safe work environment• Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs• Conduct general upkeep procedures (e.g. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry etc.)• Perform manual repairs when necessary (fix locks, replace windows etc.) Show less

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  Guitar Villa

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Retail Sales Specialist

  • Provides customer service to Guitar Villa members and guests• Sells Guitar Villa products, co-op memberships and services• Continually expands knowledge of Guitar Villa products and services• Helps to maintain visual standards and cleanliness of the store• Stocks product from truck to sales floor• Sell products and services to customers, explaining and demonstrating their advantages• Process sales transactions and handle customer payments• Ensure that paperwork such as contracts or warranties are completed properly• Provide customer service, answering questions and resolving problems Show less

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  Independence Manor

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  •Identified current and future maintenance requirements by coordinating with administrators and engineers, local/state/federal staffs, tradesmen, technicians, vendors, and other persons.•Identified requirements for an annual maintenance budget.•Set work priorities, by scheduling repairs, maintenance and installation of machines, tools, equipment, and systems. •Prioritized work based on facility needs, the age of facilities and components, and the order in which work requests are received.•Supported development and improvement projects by reviewing new products, equipment, and systems for the property. Discusses equipment and systems needs and modifications with engineers and vendors, coordinating activities of technicians, workers and contractors fabricating or modifying structures, equipment, or systems.•Provided oversite and maintenance of water, heat, steam, electric distribution, gas, sewage removal, plumbing, and conditioned air systems.•Designs, implements, and modifies preventive maintenance programs by reviewing maintenance reports, statistics, quality control reports, as well as inspecting operating machines, equipment, and systems for conformance with operational standards.•Directed maintenance operations by identifying requirements, forecasting resources, providing oversight for minor construction projects, capital improvement projects, and daily repair tasks. •Assured timely completion of all tasks by providing direction to supervisors, technicians, engineers, and vendors.•Protected staff and visitors by maintaining a safe, and equitable environment.•Prepared and approved specifications for contracted purchases of replacement parts and new equipment and systems for all areas of the property.•Maintained maintenance staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees and by planning, monitoring and appraising job results. Show less • Responds quickly in the event of an emergency, notifies appropriate personnel, and follows safety protocols.• Surveys buildings and repairs mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety regulations.• Supports the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conducts repairs when necessary.• Inspects alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedules repairs when needed.• Undertakes activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide.• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds or more.• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including snow blowers, lawn mowers, small hand tools, plow trucks, backhoes, tractors, and generators.• Participates in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs.• Conducts general upkeep procedures (e.g. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry, etc.).• Performs manual repairs when necessary (fix locks, replace windows etc.). Show less

  • Director Of Maintenance (Acting)

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Maintenance Technician

    Apr 2021 - Oct 2021
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  Complete Care

  Aug 2022 - now

  Director of Maintenance

  •Plan, develop, organize, and direct the Maintenance Department.•Monitors the performance of maintenance staff by observing staff on all units, on all shifts and interviewing facility staff, residents, and families. Performs quality assurance functions, including regular compliance rounds.•Directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the facility policies•Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures.•Assist the maintenance staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.•Review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Administrator.•Coordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, Activities, etc.).•In charge of infection control for all maintenance staff.•Coordinated projects with the purchasing office, analyzing variance, initiating corrective actions, and anticipating long-term issues.•Set work priorities, by scheduling repairs, maintenance and installation of machines, tools, equipment, and systems. •Prioritized work based on facility needs, the age of facilities and components, and the order in which work requests are received.•Supported development and improvement projects by reviewing new products, equipment, and systems for the property. •Discusses equipment and systems needs and modifications with engineers and vendors, coordinating activities of technicians, workers and contractors fabricating or modifying structures, equipment, or systems.•Handles the gathering of estimates from a variety of contractors to perform needed renovation work at the facility.•Monitors rental equipment from vendors, as well as the acquisition of oxygen units needed for the facility.•Prepares recommendations for capital and renovation expenditures, scheduling expenditures. Show less