Benjamin Phillips

Regional Maintenance

Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

About

Regional Maintenance for Intown Suites with 90% travel throughout region. Oversight of multiple properties training maintenance personnel giving them the tools and knowledge needed to meet or exceed expectations. I also support maintenance throughout company when needed. Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry, Training, fire/sprinkler systems, boiler/pump repair, etc... Creating teams who produce solid solutions to complicated problems. Keep Moving Forward.....

Experience

  • InTown Suites (Full-time · 14 yrs 8 mos)
    • Regional Maintenance Technician - Trainer - Supervisor
      Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Travel throughout region preforming maintenance and repairs at locations. Training and development of maintenance staff at each location. Development and implementation of Planned Preventative Maintenance. Supervision of outside contractors and work preformed. I work with my team to help make sure our guests have a great stay for a great experience.

    • Market Maintenance Technician (SC) Region 1
      Nov 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 8 mos

      Chief Engineer for SC Market

  • General Contractor at B&S Services LLC.
    Apr 2007 - Nov 2011 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    General electrical/HVAC contractor for the upstate and low country of SC.

  • Maintenance Supervisor at TravelCenters of America
    Sep 2003 - Jun 2007 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Supervisor of maintenance & operations / Safety Coordinator of the Duncan, SC property. Coordinate all operations of 20+ employees in the maintenance dept. as well as Porter dept.. Oversee purchasing of all inventory within these depts.. Control of budgets via controlling all purchasing and expenses. Report directly to Regional Management. Responsible for all operations and repairs. Repair of property including underground red-jack fuel pumps, all fuel dispensers and satellite pumps, all restaurant equipment, 12 bay shower hall, movie theater, fuel desk and sales dept., 122 room hotel on property, 18 wheeler 4 Bay service center, over 72 acres of property grounds, etc...

  • HVAC Engineer at Joy Heating & Airconditioning
    Oct 1996 - Apr 2006 · 9 yrs 7 mos

  • Regional Maintenance Engineer at Motel 6
    Jun 1993 - Sep 1996 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    District maintenance engineer covering 8 locations across the Carolinas. Training of property maintenance technicians, traveling properties completing large repairs and work orders. Overseeing all property renovations and upgrades.