Jeffrey Olaski
Nags Head
Summary
Dependable Maintenance Supervisor with broad experience in managing maintenance tasks for various types of facilities. Rich knowledge in overseeing equipment, property, and staff management to ensure ongoing functionality and reliability. Skilled at problem-solving, time management, and efficient communication. Proven record of implementing preventative maintenance tracking systems leading to reduced equipment downtime.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Dare County Schools
Manteo
07.2007 - Current
- Supervised maintenance staff to ensure efficient operations across school facilities.
- Coordinated repair schedules to minimize disruption during school hours.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities for safety compliance.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies and ordered necessary materials.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
- Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Directed maintenance activities to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power or gas required for operations.
- Analyzed current procedures used by technicians during repairs and installations, making recommendations for improvements where applicable.
- Prepared and monitored budget to keep maintenance department financially sound.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all production machinery.
Maintenance Technician
Blue Ridge Community & Technical College
Hendersonville
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
Maintenance Technician
Town of Old Lyme public works
Old Lyme
03.1997 - 06.2007
- Performed routine inspections of equipment and facilities for maintenance needs.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure efficient operation.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and materials for maintenance tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
Education
Old Lyme High School
Old Lyme, ConnecticutSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Project coordination
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Conflict resolution
- Situational analysis
- Welding techniques
- Contractor coordination
- Maintenance scheduling
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Supply coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Risk assessment
- Vendor coordination
- Employee scheduling
- Fire alarm systems
- Materials requisition
- Performance monitoring
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Inventory replenishment
- Inventory monitoring
- Staff management
- Team supervision
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Production scheduling
- Electrical systems
- Safety protocols
- Compliance enforcement
- Employee performance evaluation
- Building automation
- Cost control
- Resource allocation
- Pool maintenance
- HVAC systems
- Elevator maintenance
- Pest control
- Employee performance assessment
- Vendor relationship management
- Energy management
- Staff scheduling
- Task prioritization
- Coordinate work
- Job site management
- Specifications interpretation
- Data entry and analysis
- Team building
- Accident and injury investigation
- Inventory oversight
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Blue Ridge Community & Technical College
07.2017 - 01.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
Dare County Schools
07.2007 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Town of Old Lyme public works
03.1997 - 06.2007
Old Lyme High School