Matthew Preston

Experience

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  Pleasant Hill Fire Dept

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2008

  Fire Inspector

  Inspected Multi tenant building for fire and life safety code violations, Investigated all fires occurring within our district for cause and origin. Acted as Incident commander on fire and medical scenes. Trained new firefighters, worked with the public to educate fire prevention, established the fire prevention program. Established the juvenile fire prevention and intervention program. Acted as an EMT on medical emergencies.

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  VT Griffin

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2009

  State Manager- Contract Position

  Coordinate and manage a government contract of preventive maintenance for 28 Army Reserve sites in Iowa and Nebraska.Manage a staff of 8 maintenance repair personnel & 1 clerk. Direct work crews to provide maintenance on boilers, lighting, electrical, plumbing. Schedule work at sites, inspect all sites annually for compliance to meet guidelines set by U.S. Army. Train and educate employee’s on safety, haz-mat, lock-out/tag-out, defensive driving. Negotiate and establish contract repair work. Communicate with facility managers to ensure customer satisfaction. عرض أقل

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  Des Moines International Airport

  Mar 2009 - Oct 2012

  Assistant Airport Facilities Manager

  Direct and manage a union workforce of Maintenance Techs and Electricians. Manage Contract Custodial services. Develop and assist with special projects such as safety training and major remodel projects. Ensure the safety of passengers and workers and direct the maintenance of 650,000 square feet of buildings related to the Airport and maintain them in proper working conditions. Meet Federal, State and Local compliance issues. Monitor and manage Stormwater runoff and storage, Manage the facilties of cars wash and automated conveyorized bag belt system. عرض أقل

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  DynCorp International

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  Highly instrumental in taking overall charge of maintenance, repair and operations of all assigned systems and supporting infrastructure. Direct/control activities and staff involved in the design, planning, construction coordination, modification, maintenance, utilities, security, grounds, transportation, housekeeping, and administration of all facilities and equipment. •Readily and easily prepares Operations & Maintenance reports to PM/SM with due diligence, managed and resolved service and report interruptions, and ensures cost effective and reliable support.•Scope of responsibilities expands to O&M of heating and cooling systems, contract administration, building, remodeling, upgrading and coordinating office space planning and design, conducting office work environmental studies and preparing facility master plan.Plans and implements schedule and coordinates with contractors and vendors to accomplish timely infrastructure work required to include, pavements, signage, traffic control, water distribution, storm sewer systems, wastewater, natural gas, oils/lubricant system, electrical distributions, power generators, lighting etc.•Utilized innovation and creativity to enhance functionality and operability, while remaining in compliance with cost controls and organizational directives.•Extensive background in equipment and facilities maintenance, including electric, gas, HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration.•Recognized for consistently achieving outstanding project results: completed every project within budget and timelines while meeting or exceeding stakeholder requirements عرض أقل

  • Facilities Maintenance Manager

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Operations & Maintenance Manager (Contract)

    Oct 2012 - May 2013
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  NPC International

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2019

  Regional Facilities Manager/ Construction Manager

  Direct facilities operations for 200+ Pizza Hut and Wendy's Restaurants in 5 states in the Midwest and North West regions. Manage remodeling projects as well as minor construction projects. Ensure all facilities are safe and running effectively.

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  Co-op Solutions

  Jul 2022 - Jan 2024

  Senior Facilities Coordinator

  Manage direct physical security, Custodial operations, Maintenance, and service contracts. Ensure Facilities are safe, secure, and comfortable for 350 employees and visitors in an 85,000 Ft. Class A office Building. Remodel 90,000 feet office and moved 350 office workers.

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  Velera

  Jan 2024 - now

  Facilities Manager