Building a Career in Facilities: A Journey of Adaptability and Impact
From Facility Voices by David Trask, National Director, ARC Facilities
April 21, 2026 · 40 min · Season 4 · Episode 14
About this episode
Kevin Fernandes shares his journey from apprentice plumber to leading a multi-state facilities operation.
In this episode of Facility Voices, Kevin Fernandes, Director of Facilities at Seasons Corner Market, shares his journey from apprentice plumber to leading a multi-state facilities operation. Kevin reflects on how hands-on experience in the trades shaped his problem-solving mindset and opened doors to leadership roles across maintenance and property management. Now overseeing a growing portfolio and a diverse team, he discusses the balance between in-house capabilities and outsourced services...
People in this episode
Host: David Trask
Guest: Kevin Fernandes
Topics covered
- career development
- facilities management
- leadership
- trades experience
- problem-solving
- outsourcing
Keywords
- facilities
- career
- leadership
- maintenance
- property management
- trades
- problem-solving
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Seasons Corner Market
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