Braxton Patillo
Fort Smith
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Manager with extensive experience in facilities management at Morada Senior Living, specializing in electrical systems and building maintenance. Proven leader with a strong record of supervising teams, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Highly skilled in plumbing, HVAC, and general trades, with effective communication abilities. Experienced in developing project bids, managing subcontractors, and delivering projects on time and within scope.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Builder and Repair
ABB
06.2025 - Current
- Build, repair, and train personnel on a variety of industrial motors.
Facility Operations Director
Morada Senior Living
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Performed all general and preventive maintenance, including apartment make-readies.
- Completed drywall, structural, painting, electrical, plumbing and appliance repairs.
- Maintained and repaired a full commercial kitchen and six on-site laundry rooms.
- Managed vendors, reviewed contracts, and monitored service quality.
- Ensured all repairs met safety, compliance, and operational standards.
Residential and commercial Maintenance
AMS Maintenance
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Serve as Maintenance Manager for AMS, overseeing all repair and maintenance operations.
- Perform a wide range of hands-on work, including plumbing, electrical, drywall, and structural repairs.
- Supervise, train, and assign tasks to an apprentice technician.
- Prepare invoices and ensure accurate, timely billing.
- Develop project bids, including labor and material estimates.
- Coordinate and manage subcontractors as required to complete projects efficiently.
Tear out/ warehouse/maintenance
Allison sales
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted with warehouse operations, including loading customers’ orders and unloading delivery trucks.
- Performed demolition (tear-outs) and site preparation as needed.
- Supported maintenance tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.
Maintenance Technician
Applied Process
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Performed preventive maintenance on a wide range of industrial and facility equipment.
- Gained hands-on experience in MIG and ARC welding, including cutting and fabrication using multiple cutting torches.
- Executed metal fabrication projects by measuring, cutting, and welding custom fixtures and components.
- Assisted with electrical work, including wiring motors and supporting PLC-related tasks and troubleshooting.
- Installed safety and facility equipment such as eyewash stations.
- Developed broad multi-craft maintenance skills across mechanical, electrical, and fabrication disciplines.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Elite Comfort Solutions
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Operated forklifts and handled material movement to support plant operations.
- Assisted on the production line to meet workflow and output demands.
- Recognized by plant management for exemplary work practices; performance was used as a training reference.
Warehouse Worker
Csm/ Bradley stamping
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Organized and maintained back warehouse operations.
- Supplied materials to machine operators to support production flow.
- Performed shipping and receiving functions.
- Operated forklifts safely and efficiently.
- Managed fabrication room operations, including cleaning, packaging, and staging parts.
Education
High school diploma - GED
College Degree - Maintenance technician
Vista College
Fort Smith, AR05.2020
Skills
- Electrical Experience
- Facilities Maintenance
- Computer skills
- Sales
- Carpentry
- Microsoft Office
- Materials Handling
- Electrical systems
- Power tools
- Mechanical knowledge
- Industrial maintenance
- Warehouse Experience
- HVAC
- Schematics
- Maintenance management
- Outside sales
- Pallet Jack
- Industrial Maintenance
- Communication skills
- Manufacturing
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Industrial mechanic experience
- Forklift
- Plumbing
- Construction painting
- Team management
- Handyman
- Facilities management
Certification
- Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Builder and Repair
ABB
06.2025 - Current
Facility Operations Director
Morada Senior Living
09.2021 - 06.2025
Residential and commercial Maintenance
AMS Maintenance
03.2021 - 09.2021
Tear out/ warehouse/maintenance
Allison sales
08.2020 - 03.2021
Maintenance Technician
Applied Process
01.2018 - 08.2020
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Elite Comfort Solutions
10.2016 - 12.2017
Warehouse Worker
Csm/ Bradley stamping
06.2014 - 10.2016
High school diploma - GED
College Degree - Maintenance technician
Vista College