Christopher Picazo
BARTLETT,IL
Summary
Adept at preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting, I significantly enhanced equipment reliability and reduced downtime at SYSCO Food Services. My strong mechanical aptitude, coupled with effective communication skills, ensured high levels of customer satisfaction and team productivity. Leveraging technical reporting and root cause analysis, I consistently met tight deadlines, optimizing performance and safety. Hardworking bringing 20+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
City of Naperville
07.2007 - 07.2014
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
Maintenance Technician
Book My Vacay
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Executed required repairs promptly to meet safety standards
- Maintained a safe living environment for residents by quickly addressing any potential hazards or code violations discovered during inspections or reported by tenants.
- Prepared vacant units for new occupants by performing cleaning, painting, minor repairs and appliance installation as needed.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Maintenance Supervisor
RMK Management
10.2015 - 04.2020
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Enhanced building safety by conducting routine inspections and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Optimized resource allocation by carefully tracking inventory levels of tools, materials, and equipment needed for maintenance tasks.
- Managed a team of maintenance technicians, providing ongoing training and support to ensure their success.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, leveraging these connections for priority service when urgent needs arose.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction through proactive communication and prompt resolution of maintenance concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks completed, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Field Service Technician
Standard Industrial
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks completed, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing prompt and efficient on-site support for technical issues.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
Service Technician
Kaeser Compressors
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks completed, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Maintained a thorough understanding of various makes and models, allowing for accurate diagnoses and efficient repairs.
- Consistently met deadlines for completing repairs or maintenance tasks without sacrificing quality of workmanship or customer satisfaction levels.
- Performed scheduled maintenance tasks on various vehicle types, extending their life spans and improving overall performance.
- Enhanced team productivity by collaborating closely with colleagues to complete repairs quickly and accurately.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering parts as needed and maintaining an organized stockroom for easy access during repairs.
Maintenance Engineer
SYSCO Food Services
11.2023 - Current
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, securing high-quality parts at competitive prices for the company.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elgin High School
Elgin, IL06.1988
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Technical reporting
- Root Cause Analysis
- Facility Maintenance
- Transformer Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Written and verbal communication
- Electrical Systems
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Bearing maintenance
- Pneumatic Systems
- Landscaping and groundskeeping
- Lubrication Techniques
- Component Replacement
- Motor Controls
- Parts Fabrication
- Continuous Improvement
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Hydraulic systems
- Safety Monitoring
- Pump maintenance
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Air Compressor Maintenance
- Confined Space Entry
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Heating Systems
- Lighting Systems
- Vendor supervision
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Battery Maintenance
- Welding Techniques
- Supply and Parts Ordering
- Equipment testing
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
Hold various certifications including osha certifications
confined space certifications.
hazwhopper certification
forklift certifications.
welding experience.
electrical experience.
plumbing experience.
hydraulic experience.
pneumatic experience.
Certification
osha certificatons
hazwhopper certification
confined space certification
forklift certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
SYSCO Food Services
11.2023 - Current
Service Technician
Kaeser Compressors
04.2022 - 11.2023
Field Service Technician
Standard Industrial
04.2020 - 03.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
RMK Management
10.2015 - 04.2020
Maintenance Technician
Book My Vacay
07.2014 - 10.2014
Maintenance Technician
City of Naperville
07.2007 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Elgin High School
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