Richard DePaul
Pittsburgh
Summary
Professional environmental services leader with significant industry experience and proven track record of driving impactful initiatives. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Prepared to handle changing needs with flexible approach. Expertise in sustainability practices, regulatory compliance, and resource management, paired with strategic mindset and exceptional problem-solving skills. Reliable and adaptable, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Services Director
Juniper Village at Forest Hills
East Pittsburgh, PA
11.2025 - Current
- Directed environmental service operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Implemented sustainable waste management practices, reducing environmental impact of facility operations.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to enhance cleanliness standards across all community areas.
- Developed training programs for staff on best practices in sanitation and environmental stewardship.
Maintenance Supervisor
Allegheny County Housing Authority
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Supervise maintenance operations across multiple public housing units.
- Manage daily work orders, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs.
- Collaborate with property managers and vendors to ensure compliance with HUD and local codes.
- Lead maintenance staff, including training, performance reviews, and assignments.
- Conduct property inspections and oversee capital improvement projects.
Director of Facilities
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Oversee maintenance and improvement of YMCA buildings and fleet, including 6 branches and 2 camps.
- Work hands-on with site property directors to manage projects, vendors, and permitting requirements.
- Provide coordination/oversight across multiple branches.
- Ensure completion of repair work and project execution.
- Prepare departmental budgets and annual spending plans.
Maintenance Director
Tapestry Senior Living
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Directed 24/7 operations and maintenance of the facility.
- Consulted with contractors to maintain building services and resolve issues.
- Managed team of four facilities professionals and over 100 contingent workers.
- Prepared strategic reports and supported business continuity and compliance with state regulations.
- Liaised with Construction, Risk Management, and other internal departments.
Maintenance Director
Holy Family Manor
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Directed building operations through contracted managing agent to maintain 24/7 building operations and maintenance of Holy Family Manor complex.
- Consulted with contractors to assure uninterrupted building services and implemented procedures to resolve any problems.
- Served as liaison with outsourced contractors including property manager, engineering, security, foodservice, and multimedia support services.
- Managed team of four facilities professionals and more than 20 contingent workers.
- Developed, monitored, and prepared monthly reports including key performance indicators.
- Worked with Construction, Real Estate, Risk Management, Law, and Telecommunications departments.
Education
HVAC - HVAC
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
PA06-2010
Skills
- Preventative Maintenance, Department Management, Property Management, HVAC, Plumbing, Electric
- Routine maintenance
- Electrical maintenance
- Environmental policy development
- Environmental impact analysis
- Team supervision
- Emergency response planning
- Waste management
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Work scheduling
- Boiler maintenance
- Environmental compliance
- Sustainability initiatives
- Air quality management
- Permitting processes
- Infrastructure maintenance
- Energy efficiency
- Daily maintenance supervision
- Custodial services skills
- Environmental risk assessment
- Waste disposal
- Delegating work assignments
- Inspecting equipment
- Chemical handling
- Troubleshooting
- Hazardous waste management
- Regulatory compliance
- Pest control
- Checking supplies
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Environmental Services Director
Juniper Village at Forest Hills
11.2025 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Allegheny County Housing Authority
01.2023 - 11.2025
Director of Facilities
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
01.2022 - 06.2025
Maintenance Director
Tapestry Senior Living
01.2020 - 01.2021
Maintenance Director
Holy Family Manor
01.2017 - 01.2020
HVAC - HVAC
Pittsburgh Technical Institute