Jignesh Patel

Seasoned Maintenance & Facilities Management professional with 17+ years of progressive experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across large-scale institutional, hospitality, and residential properties. Demonstrated expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance, MEP systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, DG sets, fire systems), housekeeping, security, and landscaping. Proven ability to manage diverse vendor ecosystems, certify bills, optimize operational costs, and ensure 100% uptime of critical infrastructure.

Currently spearheading maintenance operations at Karnavati Club Ltd as Senior Manager overseeing a team of 28+ personnel.

Senior Manager – Maintenance - Karnavati Club Ltd - Ahmedabad

(2024-11)

• Lead a cross-functional team of 6+ Assistant Managers, 15+ gardeners, 5+ electricians, and 2 plumbers across a large-scale club and hospitality facility.
• Oversee end-to-end maintenance of MEP systems including electrical, plumbing, drainage, submersible pumps, and recharge bores.
• Manage RO plants, water softener plants, swimming pool, warm water pool, steam bath, sauna, and water rides.
• Supervise housekeeping, security, landscaping, pest control, valet & common parking, and gym/sports complex operations.
• Ensure operational readiness of banquet halls, jogging track, kids' park, and all recreational facilities.
• Certify vendor bills, maintain attendance records, and coordinate with procurement for consumables and AMC contracts.
• Manage fire safety systems, lifts, and coordinate smooth execution of club events and functions.

Estate Manager - Swati Procon - Ahmedabad

(2024-05 - 2025-10)

• Managed comprehensive maintenance and property management functions for a large residential/commercial estate.
• Supervised DG set operations, housekeeping, security, landscaping, pest control, and valet parking services.
• Handled plumbing, electrical work, and fire system maintenance; ensured regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Coordinated with tenants, contractors, and service vendors for timely resolution of facility issues.

Assistant Manager – Maintenance - Karnavati Club Ltd - Ahmedabad

(2019-06 - 2024-05)

• Managed maintenance, housekeeping, security, landscaping, and pest control across diverse club amenities.
• Operated and maintained RO plants, water softener plants, swimming pool, warm water pool, steam/sauna facilities, and water rides.
• Supervised restaurants, kids' park, playing area, gym, and sports complex; ensured high service standards.
• Handled drainage, water supply systems, submersible pumps, and recharge bores; maintained water tanks and fire systems.
• Oversaw banquet halls, jogging track, lifts, and supported smooth event management.

Senior Admin Officer – Transport, Estate & Maintenance - Delhi Public School (East) - Ahmedabad

(2008-07 - 2019-06)

• Administered maintenance, housekeeping, security, canteen, landscaping, transportation, and electrical/plumbing services.
• Managed fire systems, pest control, solar plant, DG sets, drainage, bore wells, and water tank cleaning.
• Oversaw purchase department operations, inward/outward register, and visitor management.
• Managed playgrounds and coordinated morning sports activities, inter-school tournaments, functions, and events.
• Supervised admin staff and ensured compliance with school safety and facility standards.

B.P.Ed - Physical Education - Amravati University (2001)

BA - English - Gujarat University (2000)

HSC - Science - Gujarat Board (1994)

SSC - Gujarat Board (1992)