Alec MacDonald
Lake In The Hills,IL
Summary
Proficient maintenance leader well-versed in different types of maintenance actions and skilled at keeping equipment working efficiently. Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stationary Engineer
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, IL
02.2023 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance on boilers, pumps, fans, and other mechanical equipment.
- Adjusted boiler controls to maintain specified steam pressure and water levels.
- Monitored building temperatures and humidity levels to ensure comfort conditions were met.
- Installed new equipment, such as pumps, motors, valves, and piping.
- Operated emergency generators during power outages or other disruptions in service.
- Cleaned filters, coils, and other components of HVAC systems as needed.
- Oversee boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and other large industrial systems.
- Maintain building automation, simplex fire system, backup generators, and Cogen. As well as medical air, oxygen, nitrogen, CO2, and nitrous oxide systems.
- Cut costs by improving efficiency of CUP and the hospital.
Equipment Technician Manager
Everclean
Arlington Heights, IL
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintain and repair all equipment for 7+ sites.
- Oversee and support new construction, organize, and communicate with general contractors and vendors.
- Training of safety and equipment maintenance to all crew members and management. As well as train equipment tech on equipment and procedures.
- Managed inventory levels for spare parts needed for repairs or replacements.
- Performed preventive maintenance on a variety of complex machinery and equipment, such as plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
Facility Maintenance Technician
United Airlines
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Performed preventative maintenance on all mechanical and electrical equipment in the facility.
- Replaced faulty parts, such as motors, switches, pumps, valves, and other components.
- Conducted regular inspections of buildings and grounds to identify needed repairs or improvements.
- Maintaining HVAC systems such as chillers and AHU, boilers - high and low pressure, plumbing systems, elevators, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems.
- Ensured that all work orders are completed accurately within specified timelines.
Assistant Superintendent
Trapani construction
Arlington Heights, IL
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Organizing schedule for contractors and vendors on the Jobsite.
- Framing of walls, insulation, drywall, interior lighting, cabinets, doors, etc.
- Minor plumbing and electrical tasks.
- Performed general maintenance duties, such as cleaning, sweeping, and mopping.
- Parts and material ordering.
Distribution Clerk
Young Innovations
Algonquin, IL
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Processed orders accurately and efficiently.
- Utilized hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and dollies. For material handling purposes.
- Received, sorted, and distributed incoming packages.
- Audited stock levels on a regular basis to ensure an adequate supply of materials at all times.
- Identified inventory issues and independently developed effective resolutions.
Team Lead
Turtle Wax Car Wash
Crystal Lake, IL
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Started as a Crew Member and worked my way up to Team Lead.
- Sold a variety of washes and provided excellent customer service.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05-2021
Skills
- Technical knowledge
- Blueprint Reading
- Building Maintenance
- Budgeting and financial management
- Operational efficiency and safety
- Employee supervision and task delegation
- Computer proficiency
- Team Management and development
Certification
- Stationary Engineers License
Timeline
Stationary Engineer
Northwest Community Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Equipment Technician Manager
Everclean
09.2021 - 02.2023
Facility Maintenance Technician
United Airlines
09.2019 - 12.2021
Assistant Superintendent
Trapani construction
08.2017 - 11.2019
Distribution Clerk
Young Innovations
06.2017 - 10.2018
Team Lead
Turtle Wax Car Wash
02.2016 - 09.2017
Associate of Arts -
Elgin Community College