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Arnel Grozdanic

Chicago,IL

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in team direction and budgeting. Successfully managed daily operations of high-rise residential buildings, ensuring efficient maintenance and resident satisfaction through strategic oversight and coordination.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Chief Engineer

ABM Industries
Chicago IL
02.2024 - Current

Managed daily operations and maintenance of a 50-story high-rise residential building with 387 apartments and a 12-story parking garage accommodating 600 vehicles along with a 20,000 gallon pool. Oversaw critical mechanical systems including 2 high pressure Camus boilers, chillers, cooling towers, PRVs, and booster pumps to ensure safe and efficient building performance. Supervised and coordinated a team of four maintenance technicians, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently, safely, and to high standards while assisting the Chief Engineer with overall building operations. Managed daily work orders, apartment turnovers, preventive maintenance, and general building repairs to support resident satisfaction and property functionality. Directed financial tracking for all engineering department needs, balancing the costs of critical equipment upgrades, inventory for work orders, and vendor/contractor agreements.

Assistant Chief Engineer

ABM Industries
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 02.2024

Assisted in the maintenance and daily operations of a 15-story residential building with 141 apartments. Maintained and monitored critical building systems including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, PRVs, and booster pumps to ensure reliable and efficient performance. Supported the Chief Engineer with day-to-day operations, coordinated apartment turnovers, completed resident work orders, and handled general building maintenance and repairs.

Education

High School Diploma -

William Howard Taft
Chicago, IL
06-2016

Skills

  • Maintenance processes
  • Equipment operation
  • Site inspections
  • Facility management
  • Team direction
  • Budgeting and cost control

Certification

  • Licensed Stationary Engineer

LOCAL 1 CERTIFICATES

  • Low Pressure boiler certificate
  • Heating air conditioning certificate
  • Locks and Keys certificate
  • Carpentry certificate
  • Electricity certificate
  • Plumbing certificate
  • Water treatment certificate

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Bosnian
Native or Bilingual
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Slovenian
Professional Working

Timeline

Assistant Chief Engineer

ABM Industries
02.2024 - Current

Assistant Chief Engineer

ABM Industries
01.2023 - 02.2024

High School Diploma -

William Howard Taft