Andrew Portzen
Wonewoc,WI
Summary
Hard-working professional with 13.5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of customer satisfaction, scheduling, and workflow planning. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Supervisor role at your company. I have plenty of knowledge and experience to take on a leadership role. I have plenty of knowledge for the Military Academy(WMA) as well as the 7 outlying armories that we maintain and take care of on a day to day basis.
Experienced with maintaining and repairing diverse equipment. Utilizes problem-solving skills to ensure operational efficiency and equipment reliability. Track record of effective preventative maintenance and adherence to safety standards.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in maintaining and repairing equipment in various settings. Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues, ensuring minimal downtime. Demonstrated ability in preventative maintenance and safety compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Maintenance Specialist
Wisconsin Military Academy-Department of Military Affairs
Fort McCoy, WI
04.2018 - Current
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
- Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
- Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
- Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
- Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.
- Align and balance new equipment after installation.
- Test and treat water supply.
- Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.
- Provide grounds keeping services, such as landscaping and snow removal.
- Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
- Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms.
- Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
Owner
Southtown Motors Auto Repair
Union Center, WI
01.2008 - 04.2018
- Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
- Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
- Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
- Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
- Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
- Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
- Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
- Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
- Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
- Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
- Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
- Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Round Lake Senior High School
Round Lake, IL06-1992
Machine Shop Basic Machine Skills - undefined
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05-1991
Building Trades Basic Building Trades - undefined
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05-1990
EMDA Course Completion/Graduation - Managerial And Leadership Knowledge And Skills
DOA Bureau of Training
Madison, WI09-2026
Skills
- Ceiling repair
- Access control systems
- Power tools operation
- CCTV monitoring
- Hazardous materials handling
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Electrical systems
- Facility management
- Building automation systems
- Safety management
- Project management
- Organization and multitasking
Accomplishments
- Achieved success by completing facility maintenance with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved success through effectively helping with Team leadership.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Certification
- Hazmat Safety Training
- Electrical Course/Safety Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Facility Maintenance Specialist
Wisconsin Military Academy-Department of Military Affairs
04.2018 - Current
Owner
Southtown Motors Auto Repair
01.2008 - 04.2018
Building Trades Basic Building Trades - undefined
College of Lake County
Machine Shop Basic Machine Skills - undefined
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Round Lake Senior High School
EMDA Course Completion/Graduation - Managerial And Leadership Knowledge And Skills
DOA Bureau of Training