Steven Fell
Dynamic, metric-driven Facilities Manager with over 20 years of experience
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Dynamic, metric-driven Facilities Manager with over 20 years of experience directing mission-critical plant operations, life safety systems, and multi-million dollar budgets. Proven expertise managing large-scale campuses up to 430,000+ sq. ft., leading cross-functional unionized workforces, and optimizing enterprise CMMS/Maximo systems. Recognized for building cultures of safety and maintaining flawless regulatory compliance records with TJC, ACHA, OSHA, and NFPA standards.
Active ASHE member dedicated to maximizing operational reliability, executing high-stakes capital planning, and sustaining uninterrupted patient care environments.
Experience
Co-Owner and Facilities Manager - Empower Her Fitness - Orange Park, FL
(2026-03)
- Led full build-out of a gym facility, including equipment setup, facility readiness, and operational planning.
- Managed ongoing maintenance for facility systems, grounds, safety, security, and fitness equipment.
- Procured parts, tools, equipment, and supplies to support reliable day-to-day operations.
- Maintained inspection, audit, and maintenance records.
Facilities Manager - Jones Lang LaSalle, Naval Hospital Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL
(2022-05 - 2026-03)
Directed maintenance operations for a mission-critical hospital campus, leading 38 union technicians across HVAC, electrical, and mechanical trades.
- Improved Maximo work order completion rates and reduced backlog by 50%.
- Achieved zero recordable injuries in three of four consecutive years through strong safety leadership and accountability.
- Managed maintenance planning, vendor contracts, labor coordination, and annual budget development.
- Standardized maintenance procedures, checklists, and root cause analysis practices to improve reliability and response times.
Facilities Supervisor - Medxcel, Ascension St. Vincent's Medical Center Southside - Jacksonville, FL
(2017-09 - 2022-05)
- Oversaw daily maintenance operations, CMMS workflows, assignments, scheduling, and team communications.
- Supervised maintenance staff performance, training, and development.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, shutdowns, and vendor-supported projects.
- Developed and improved maintenance procedures, operating policies, and compliance documentation.
- Partnered with hospital administration and vendors to execute maintenance plans and facility projects.
Facilities Senior Supervisor - UTC Aerospace Systems - Jacksonville, FL
(2016-07 - 2017-07)
- Managed daily activities of the maintenance team and led the plant preventive maintenance program.
- Planned and executed facility upgrades, renovations, and mechanical/electrical equipment installations.
- Oversaw contractor safety and ensured compliance with federal and company procedures.
- Monitored work quality, schedule performance, and maintenance effectiveness.
- Applied Lean tools and performance metrics to improve maintenance operations.
Maintenance Mechanic - JOHNS MANVILLE - Jacksonville, FL
(2016-04 - 2016-07)
- Diagnosed and resolved all mechanical and electrical equipment repairs on items such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, PLC's, HVAC, piping, doors, etc.
- Completed various preventative maintenance tasks and plant equipment inspections on time.
- Fabrication of parts and equipment using assembly, welding, cutting, lathe and milling process.
Manager, Mechanical Shop Systems - CSX Transportation - Jacksonville, FL
(2013-07 - 2015-01)
- Managed maintenance-related capital improvements, technical support, and facility systems projects across a multi-site network.
- Delivered more than 50 capital improvement projects valued at $5.5M in one year.
- Supported maintenance planning, equipment upgrades, vendor oversight, and system startup activities.
- Developed maintenance procedures and standards used across multiple locations.
- Coordinated with safety, purchasing, labor relations, and contractors to execute projects efficiently.
Process Technician - Johnson & Johnson Vision Care - Jacksonville, FL
(2012-01 - 2013-07)
- Supported production equipment reliability through troubleshooting, maintenance, and process support.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and new tool implementation.
- Helped reduce downtime and process variability through problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Supported quality inspections and compliance with FDA and OSHA requirements.
Facilities/Engineering Manager - Sodexo at Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, FL
(2009-01 - 2011-06)
- Led maintenance of boilers, pumps, HVAC, electrical distribution, and other plant systems.
- Managed preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical plant assets.
- Supervised 30 hourly employees and coordinated scheduling, payroll, and service delivery.
- Conducted safety audits, training, and compliance activities.
- Developed procedures and maintenance programs that improved operational performance.
Plant Engineer - TTX Company - Jacksonville, FL
(1991-06 - 2008-04)
Responsible for Industrial Engineering, Safety, Environmental, and all Training. This included operational time standards, plant layout and design, facility maintenance, vendor management, safety program administration, and environmental program (air, water, land) administration.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Management - Jacksonville University
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Management Engineering Technology / Industrial Engineering - Erie Community College
