Jeffrey Knowles
Farmington
Summary
Experienced with overseeing facility maintenance and operations to ensure safety and efficiency. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of building systems and maintenance protocols to address and resolve issues promptly. Track record of effective team management, fostering cooperative work environment, and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilities System Repairer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Minneapolis, MN
12.2025 - Current
- Facilitate support across all divisions within the engineering department to guarantee the safety and operational consistency of utilities and systems for the hospital. Additionally, ensure continuous 24-hour coverage to uphold operational reliability.
Parks and Recreation Supervisor: Aquatics
City of Hazelwood
Hazelwood, MO
01.2021 - 10.2025
- Recruit, train, and develop a workforce of 60 lifeguards for an aquatic facility located in Hazelwood, Missouri. Oversee the maintenance of three distinct swimming pools, which include a 260,000-gallon lap pool, a 285,000-gallon leisure and lazy/wavy pool, and a 10,000-gallon toddler pool.
- Supervised recreation programs, ensuring safe and engaging experiences for participants.
- Developed and implemented new activities, enhancing community engagement and participation.
- Managed budgets for recreational programs, optimizing resource allocation to maximize impact.
- CPO certified
- Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certified.
- Managed facility maintenance schedules to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.
Shift Coordinator / Swim Stronger Trainer
Foss Swim School
O'Fallon, MO
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Provide training for new educators to ensure adherence to company standards for lesson planning. Educate instructors on the continuation of the competitive swimming teaching program. Guarantee that families receive exemplary customer service tailored to the specific needs of their children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted techniques to enhance skill acquisition.
- Provided feedback to parents on children's performance and areas for improvement.
Munitions Systems Journeyman/Crew Chief
US Air Force
11.2011 - 07.2015
- Executed biannual reconciliations of the weapon tracking system with zero discrepancies identified. Served as the system administrator for two missile databases, verifying a total of 520 asset records and standardizing training inspection cycles. Developed a comprehensive training program to ensure compliance with the weapon tracking system for the unit. Conducted inventories to uphold 100% accountability of all assets. Ensured the accountability and serviceability of 45 tool kits. Identified redundant equipment valued at $80,000 and successfully relocated it for continued operational use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT12-2026
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Program management
- Pool maintenance
- Facility operations
- Public safety awareness
- Water rescue techniques
- Building maintenance
- Budgeting and financial management
Certification
- Certified Pool Operator October 2019 to October 2024
- Lifeguard instructor March 2021 to March 2023
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor.
Military Service
- Branch: United States Air Force
- Rank: Senior Airman
Timeline
Utilities System Repairer
Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2025 - Current
Parks and Recreation Supervisor: Aquatics
City of Hazelwood
01.2021 - 10.2025
Shift Coordinator / Swim Stronger Trainer
Foss Swim School
04.2016 - 12.2020
Munitions Systems Journeyman/Crew Chief
US Air Force
11.2011 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Management
Post University