Matthew Riggs
Livingston
Summary
Results-oriented Maintenance Technician with extensive hands-on experience in equipment maintenance and repair, complemented by a robust management background. Recognized for ensuring operational safety and minimizing downtime through effective preventive maintenance strategies. Expertise in troubleshooting and executing corrective actions swiftly, consistently optimizing gym operations, and enhancing member experiences as a Club Manager. Proven track record of streamlining processes and improving team performance, coupled with a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment that adapts to dynamic business needs through strong leadership and operational management skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Planet Fitness
09.2024 - Current
- Fitness equipment maintenance and repair
- Diagnose, service and repair various types of gym equipment
- Perform regular preventative maintenance checks to ensure equipment is safe and operational
- Facility maintenance and light repairs
- Conduct minor building maintenance
- Drywall repair, painting, basic plumbing fixes, light electrical work and other similar duties will be assigned
- Perform flooring repairs such as replacing tiles or fixing damaged rubber flooring
- Coordinate with property managers and vendors when larger building issues arise
- Communicate regularly with lead repair technician
- Effective management and communication on outstanding items
- Travel between assigned locations and sometimes outside normal service area as needed
General Manager
Planet Fitness
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained a Safe work out environment for over 10,000 Members.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
General Manager
Walgreens
09.2010 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Site Manager
Mr. Sod
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Calculated height, depth, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for various surveying tasks including flags, stakes, tapes.
- Conducted research in order to verify existing or proposed boundaries prior to conducting estimates.
- Winterized irrigation systems and restarted systems in spring.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Adjusted amount of water consumption using irrigation methods to prevent waste.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
- Performed routine maintenance of irrigation systems including repairs when needed.
- Sprayed fertilizer and pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus, weed growth and diseases.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Springfield, LA05-2009
Skills
- Loss Prevention
- Distribution Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Workflow Planning
- Project Management
- Staff Supervision
- Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- Quality Management
- Schedule Management
- Incident Investigation
- Worker Training
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Training
- Training and Mentoring
- Employee Relations
- Staff Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment installation
- Parts replacement
- Plumbing
- Drywall repair
- Painting
- Plumbing repairs
- Documentation
- Supply management
- Organized nature
- Project management
Certification
- C
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Planet Fitness
09.2024 - Current
General Manager
Planet Fitness
08.2020 - 09.2024
Site Manager
Mr. Sod
02.2016 - 07.2019
General Manager
Walgreens
09.2010 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School