Donald Huber
Sioux Falls
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance Supervisor offering 5 years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Well-versed in equipment troubleshooting and repair with focus on quality and efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead HVAC/Commercial Maintenance Supervisor
EMCOR Facilities Services
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinated with property managers to identify and prioritize maintenance needs, keeping buildings in optimal condition.
- Maintained accurate records of all equipment repair histories, facilitating informed decision-making on replacements or upgrades.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate contracts for equipment purchases and service agreements, securing cost-effective solutions.
- Established strong working relationships with contractors to ensure timely completion of outsourced projects.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations through diligent adherence to guidelines during repairs and installations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by responding promptly to tenant concerns and resolving issues efficiently.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
HVAC/Commercial Maintenance Technician
EMCOR Facilities Services
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
- Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
Owner/Installer/Service Technician
PIC Heating & Cooling
08.2004 - 06.2016
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Framer
Premiere Builders Inc.
04.2002 - 04.2004
- Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Enhanced overall project efficiency by accurately measuring and cutting materials for framing projects.
- Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes
- Increased job site safety through regular maintenance and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Followed safety protocols when using nail guns, saws, and grinders.
- Effectively communicated with clients to address any concerns or adjustments during the framing process.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
Owner/Installer/Service Technician
Millennium Heating & Cooling
05.1999 - 04.2002
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Expedited installation times with efficient scheduling and coordination of resources.
Installer/Field Service Technician
Superior Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
09.1997 - 05.1999
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate installations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Reduced callbacks by thoroughly testing installed equipment for proper functionality before leaving the job site.
- Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
TSA/HVAC Department Manager
A.Y. McDonald
08.1989 - 09.1997
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing better deals and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Sioux Falls, SD05.1980
Skills
- Maintenance Planning
- Work Order Management
- Electrical Systems
- Equipment Installation
- HVAC Systems
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Facility Inspections
- Plumbing Repairs
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Energy management
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Safety Protocols
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Facilities Maintenance
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Attention to Detail
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Dependable and Consistent
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Relationship Building
- Customer Relations
- Equipment Operation
- Materials and Labor Costing
- Work Estimation
- Enterprise Project Management
- Specifications Interpretation
Certification
- Sioux Falls Jurisdictional Master Mechanical License - 1999-Present
- Iowa State Master Mechanical License - 2018-Present
- Delaware State Master Mechanical License - 2023-Present
- Minnesota State Special Engineers Boiler License - 2019-Present
Certifications
Gastite and Trac Pipe Certification
Universal Refrigerant Ceritification
Timeline
Lead HVAC/Commercial Maintenance Supervisor
EMCOR Facilities Services
08.2019 - Current
HVAC/Commercial Maintenance Technician
EMCOR Facilities Services
06.2016 - 08.2019
Owner/Installer/Service Technician
PIC Heating & Cooling
08.2004 - 06.2016
Framer
Premiere Builders Inc.
04.2002 - 04.2004
Owner/Installer/Service Technician
Millennium Heating & Cooling
05.1999 - 04.2002
Installer/Field Service Technician
Superior Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
09.1997 - 05.1999
TSA/HVAC Department Manager
A.Y. McDonald
08.1989 - 09.1997
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
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