ERIK NELSON
Central City,NE
Summary
Hard-working, motivated, independent self-starter with a good understanding of the different types of facility/property maintenance and how to go about the process and procedure of each. My main specialized skill is most anything dealing with electrical. I have a good understanding of electrical fundamentals, equipment, and troubleshooting. I also have a fair amount of experience with a lot of the other types of services in the facility/property maintenance field. If I am asked to look at or work on something I'm not familar with or I don't have much or any experience with it, I'm not afraid to speak up and say something. In the 6 years that I've been in the facility and property maintenance line of work, I've learned many things take a team effort. Also by working independently, I have learned quite a bit by figuring issues out on my own as well.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Cohen-Esrey
11.2025 - 10.2026
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Diagnosed equipment failures and completed repairs to restore safe building operations.
- Coordinated work orders, inspections, and service schedules to maintain property reliability.
- Replaced worn parts, fixtures, and components using hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
Maintenance Technician
Simplestate
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Responded to maintenance requests from tenants and property manager
- Troubleshot and repaired basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and appliance issues
- Handled general carpentry, painting, drywall repairs, and minor renovations
- Kept detailed records of completed work and preventative maintenance tasks
- Communicated with property manager and tenants
- Scheduled tasks based on priority with work orders, unit turns, and buildings & grounds maintenance
- Coordinated scheduling of vendors with property manager and maintained communication with vendors
- I was the only maintenance technician for the 60 unit apartment complex property. This helped and benefited me on how to problem solve and figure out issues on my own; although the maintenance supervisor in Lincoln was helpful over the phone and/or texts if needed.
Maintenance Specialist 1
Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Knowledge of proper and safe use of hand and power tools as well as taking care of tools and putting them back where they belong when finished using them.
- Used an online maintenance work order program to document completed as well as 'in-progress' work orders or tasks/duties. The program made organizing and documenting equipment preventative maintenance duties very helpful.
- Reviewed and completed weekly/monthly preventative maintenance schedules for several pieces of equipment.
- In 2022, I benefited from attending and completing Workforce Education in Industrial Technology classes at Central Community College-Grand Island. The group of classes put together made for a wide range and variety of skills for continuing education opportunities.
Apprentice Electrician
Capitol City Electric
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Troubleshot electrical issues by following a mental (or written) checklist of what to check in what order. Following this process/technique made me understand and feel more comfortable with troubleshooting electrical. This way of troubleshooting can be applied to about any type of speciality maintenance issues.
- Identified potential hazards associated with operating electrical equipment and systems. Maintained safe work practices such as Lock-out/Tag-out procedure. Also made sure to wear proper PPE.
- Installed conduit including underground PVC and EMT/Ridgid in-wall rough-in and surface mount ran with little to no supervision. The several years I have worked in the electrical field has taught me to be a motivated self-starter.
- Installed electrical switchgear, panels, service and equipment disconnects, pulled service conductors as well as branch circuits for outlets, lighting, etc. These types of tasks require good communication and teamwork. I value these experiences I had in the electrical field. They have helped me be able to transition those important skills to a maintenance side of things.
Apprentice Electrician
Heartland Electric
05.2007 - 06.2018
- Cleaned and organized work sites/areas by hauling debris and trash and properly storing equipment. Working in a clean and organized area tends to make most, if not all aspects of the job more efficient.
- Despite taking the blueprint reading course in my electrical technology studies, I didn't feel as if I had a firm grasp on effectively and efficiently being able to read and understand blueprints. I was lucky enough to be placed with a Foreman/Journeyman that was patient and able to explain topics to where a first year apprentice could understand.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed including material usage and time spent on job sites.
Education
Residential Electrical Diploma - Certificates in Commercial Wiring, Electrical Fundamentals, and Residential Wiring
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Electrical Technology
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE12-2006
Skills
- Computerized Maintenance Management
- Troubleshoot Malfunctions
- Electrical Component Replacement
- Wiring Installation and Repair
- Groundskeeping and Landscaping
- Apartment maintenance
Certification
- Residential Electrical Diploma
- Certificates in Commercial Wiring
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Residential Wiring
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Cohen-Esrey
11.2025 - 10.2026
Maintenance Technician
Simplestate
11.2023 - 10.2025
Maintenance Specialist 1
Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center
10.2020 - 09.2023
Apprentice Electrician
Capitol City Electric
06.2018 - 09.2020
Apprentice Electrician
Heartland Electric
05.2007 - 06.2018
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Electrical Technology
Central Community College