Erick Perez
eLAvate Management & Realty
Torrance,CA
3
Languages
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Results-oriented Maintenance Technician with expertise in residential property repair and maintenance. Increased operational efficiency through strategic scheduling and resource management while ensuring timely project completion. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills enhance tenant relationships and address maintenance needs effectively. Focused on improving property value through quality assurance and collaborative teamwork.
Work History
Apartment Maintenance Technician
2 Years 5 Months- Conducted regular inspections of properties to identify and address maintenance issues proactively, resulting in a 20% reduction in emergency repair requests.
- Collaborated with property management to prioritize maintenance tasks, ensuring timely service request completion and improved tenant satisfaction.
- Collaborated with property management to prioritize maintenance tasks and ensure timely completion of service requests.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies and ordered materials to minimize downtime during repairs.
- Ensured proper documentation of maintenance activities and updates in the property management software for accurate record-keeping.
- Coordinated with external contractors for specialized repairs, ensuring quality standards and adherence to budget.
- Assisted in landscaping and outdoor maintenance efforts to enhance the overall appearance of the property.
- Maintained a clean and organized workshop and storage areas for tools and supplies, promoting a safe working environment.
Plumbing Technician
1 Year- Diagnosed and resolved plumbing issues, ensuring adherence to local codes and enhancing system safety.
- Conducted regular inspections and preventive maintenance on plumbing systems to enhance reliability and performance.
- Responded promptly to emergency plumbing calls, reducing downtime and improving customer satisfaction.
Apartment Maintenance Technician
11 Months- Plumbing: Repair, replace or install, pipes, toilets, faucets, garbage disposals, dishwashers, water-dispensing refrigerators, shower heads, shower stems, sink clogged.
- Electrical: Repair, replace or install power switches, fuses, wall sockets, ceiling lights, ceiling fans, climate control systems, door openers.
- Preventative maintenance: perform maintenance to heating and air-conditioning systems, sprinkler system, smoke detector and fire extinguishers.
- Executed carpentry, masonry, tile, and flooring tasks to enhance property functionality and aesthetics.: Minor repairs, replacements or installations as required.
- Repaired, replaced, or installed household appliances, including refrigerators, dishwashers, range ovens, washers, dryers, hot water tanks, and air conditioners, enhancing tenant satisfaction and unit functionality.
- Perform Finish Work: Install, replace or trim, moldings, window screens, lock doors, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, blinds, closet doors, mirrors, towel bars, medicine cabinets, cabinet knobs, Etc.
General Construction Technician
2 Years 2 Months- As a general construction technician worker, I was in charge of performing a wide range of construction tasks, including:
- Framing: Accurately measuring, cutting, and shaping lumber, wood, and other building materials. Attaching building materials using screws, nuts, and bolts. Erecting structures such as walls,sub floors and roofs. Performing repairs on existing framework structures that were damaged or structurally unsound.
- Repaired, replaced, or installed shingles, asphalt, metal, and other roofing materials, ensuring weatherproof integrity of roofs.
- Electrical: Repair, replace or install completely new electrical wiring systems, perform installation of electrical sub panel, fuse boxes, power switches, wall sockets, ceiling lights, ceiling fans, climate control systems.
- Plumbing: Repaired, replaced, or installed PVC, CPVC, PEX, cast iron, and copper pipes, along with plumbing fittings and fixtures.
- Drywall: Measure and cut drywall panels to fit in and around specific spaces such as doors, windows, electrical outlets, plumbing and lighting fixtures. Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists. Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners. Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using a trowel and broad knife.
- Painting: Applying paints, sealers, and solvents to exterior and interior building surfaces such as stucco, drywall, concrete, and wood. Performs building exterior and interior caulking, finish repair and texturing tasks. Operate equipment such as paint rollers, sprayers, scaffolding, and motorized lifts.
- Masonry: Mix and prepare cement, bricks, and mortar for structures, cut and shape materials until they meet the client's specifications. Assist in the creation of walls, frames, walkways, and other structures. Lift and carry bricks, concrete blocks, and stones from place to place. Mixing, pouring, spreading, and smoothing concrete installing wire mesh to reinforce the concrete and using designed and prebuilding forms.
- HVAC: installs, repairs, or maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings. Remove old systems; Install new systems and perform routine maintenance.
General Manager
6 Months- Promoted and sold machinery, spare parts, and services across various industries in Guatemala and Central America, conducting periodic customer visits and regular meetings with plant, maintenance, and purchasing managers to enhance client relationships.
- Managed budget allocation and resource distribution, achieving cost savings of 10% through effective negotiation and vendor management.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors that led to cost savings and improved service delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, achieving cost savings and enhancing service delivery through improved terms.
Sales Representative Agent
6 Years 3 Months- Promoted and sold machinery, spare parts, and services for turnkey projects in the African palm industry in Guatemala.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with key clients to drive sales growth.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop targeted promotional campaigns for product launches.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and customer needs for strategic planning.
Industrial Corporate Purchases
1 Year 3 Months- Coordinated local and international purchases of industrial spare parts for African palm oil extraction factories, banana packers, and food production factories. Managed monthly budget for purchasing spare parts in industrial sector, ensuring alignment with operational needs. Planning, control and monitoring of purchase orders through Oracle JD Edwards system (ERP). Monthly visits to the corporation's farms and suppliers. Conducted regular meetings with Factory Managers, Maintenance Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, and Warehouse Managers to enhance collaboration and address procurement needs.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Operations Manager
1 Year 10 Months- Managed budgets, sales, purchases, warehouse operations, collections, and credits while overseeing staff activities and generating reports on monthly, semi-annual, and annual results.
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance efficiency across multiple departments.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and optimize resource allocation.
- Developed and enforced standard operating procedures for enhanced quality control.
Purchasing and Warehouse Manager
1 Year 3 Months- Production control and maintenance of two different production lines. Reengineered processes in Warehouse and Purchasing departments to streamline supply warehouse control and enhance local and international purchasing. Developed specific procedures for the purchasing and warehouse department, including organization charts and flow charts. Organized materials, tools, and equipment in supply warehouse and coordinated staff activities for improved operational clarity.
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring timely order fulfillment and compliance with safety standards.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Implemented training programs for staff on best practices in warehouse procedures and safety protocols.
Maintenance Planner Supervisor
3 Years 9 Months- Developed and managed preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance plans for industrial equipment to ensure operational reliability. Planned, scheduled, and monitored maintenance for electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and instrumentation equipment to maintain performance standards. Coordinated man-hour allocations for technical personnel and assigned service tasks according to maintenance plan using GEMAN system. Create and track purchase requests via the SAP system (ERP), as well as negotiate with suppliers.
- Developed maintenance plans to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize maintenance activities and ensure operational efficiency.
- Analyzed historical data to forecast maintenance needs and implement proactive strategies.
Education
English As A Second Language - Languages
Associate Degree - Industrial Engineering
Industrial Electronic Technician - Industrial Electronic
High School Computer Degree - Computing
Skills
Maintenance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Maintenance
HVAC Maintenance
Appliance Maintenance
Drywall Installation
Interior Finishing
Basic Carpentry
Project Management
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration
Safety Compliance
Certification
- Basic Pneumatic,
- Certification in The Supervising Function.
- Certificate of the Manufacturing Excellence Program (MEP).
- 1st. 2006 MEP World Championship place.
- Certification of Engagement In Industrial Safety.
- Basics Hydraulic 1 & 2.
- Instrumentation Fundamentals.
- Fundamentals of Electricity.
- Trainer of trainers.
- Effective communication.
- Principles and Paradigms.
- Personal and Business Organization.
- Care and Productivity in Companies.
- ISO Standards: 'Quality Management'.
- ISO Standards 'Environmental Management'.
- Effective Negotiation techniques.
- XVIII International Congress of African Palm
Languages
Spanish - Native
English - Fluent
Portuguese - Intermediate
Interests
entrepreneurship
customer service
learning
Timeline
Apartment Maintenance Technician
eLAvate Management & Realty
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
Plumbing Technician
S&S General Contractors & plumbing
02.2023 - 02.2024Read More
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Real Estate Connection
02.2022 - 01.2023Read More
General Construction Technician
RRASSK Services Inc.
11.2019 - 01.2022Read More
General Manager
Distribuidor Regional LLC
05.2019 - 11.2019Read More
Sales Representative Agent
GA Expertise Inc.
06.2012 - 09.2018Read More
Industrial Corporate Purchases
Alimentos Regia, S.A. (HAME Group)
03.2011 - 06.2012Read More
Operations Manager
Reina, S.A.
04.2009 - 02.2011Read More
Purchasing and Warehouse Manager
Aceros Suárez, S.A.
12.2007 - 03.2009Read More
Maintenance Planner Supervisor
Ambev Centroamérica (Ab - InBev)
12.2003 - 09.2007Read More
Professional Centre for Computing Studies
High School Computer Degree from Computing
Read More
Technological Institute for Training and Productivity (INTECAP)
Industrial Electronic Technician from Industrial Electronic
Read More
Maxim Water Employment Preparation Center
English As A Second Language from Languages
Read More
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC)
Associate Degree from Industrial Engineering
Read More