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Joseph Wasek

Minooka,IL

Summary

Installation/Maintenance/Repair Seeking a challenging career

  • Knowledgeable Facilities Manager articulate in communication and decisive in leadership. Smoothly runs preventive maintenance programs and special projects. Organized supply manager and analytical problem solver.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Cinema Grill/Building Facilities Manager

Star Cinema Grill
Naperville, Illinois
04.2022 - 02.2023

Manage schedules, works alongside maintenance contractors, staff security, all of whom aim to ensure each employee can complete their job safely. Oversee all building-related activities. Responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensure that facilities are safe. The ideal candidate will be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs. Plan and coordinate all installations/repair telecommunications, heat, electricity. Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards. Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations Skills. Experienced with repair/troubleshooting as facilities manager with electrical HVAC and refrigeration experience. Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.

Lighting Technician/Electrician

RELIABLE REPLAMPING, Essential
09.2015 - 01.2022
  • Performs work from aerial devices to install and maintain lighting and related equipment
  • Operate heavy and light construction equipment such as digger derrick trucks, bucket trucks, backhoes, air compressors, generators, and all hand tools associated with the scope of work
  • Maneuver construction equipment safety during all functions of work
  • Excavate ground areas for the setting of poles or foundations
  • Keep accurate logs of the job process and be an organized individual
  • Work closely with locating companies to identify underground hazards
  • Interpret construction plans, blueprints, and as-builts
  • Execute and work the plan accurately
  • Maintain a good working relationship with all persons involved in the construction process such as traffic control companies and utility partners
  • Keep open communication with all levels of management related to all job functions
  • Work safety near energized and hazardous equipment
  • Work with first responders for emergency jobs such as knockdowns.

Lighting Technician/Electrician

MONTEREY ENERGY
09.2013 - 09.2015
  • Install/replace/retrofit light fixtures/florescent/HID/LED ballast/ electrical work as needed including cut/ bend conduit/ rewiring ballasts and installing lamps/setting lighting poles
  • Test/troubleshoot/repair electrical wiring circuits/systems/ including Siemens technologies lighting control products/building automation/heating/ventilation/air conditioning/fire protection/security and energy management products/electrical panels/circuit breakers/contactors/switches/photo cells/outlets/transformers/motors/signs/neon lighting equipment or other components and systems
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting experience using electrical trouble shooting equipment /test meters/fault locator to trace out short circuits
  • Plan layouts and installation of electrical wiring, equipment/ fixtures, based on job specifications and local code requirements
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and defects to ensure compliance with code requirements
  • Familiar with NEC codes/ PPE (safety gear).Working with ladders/ scissor lifts/articulating boom lift/bucket truck or scaffolding
  • Class A CDL driver license in good standing.

Lighting Technician/Electrician

RELIABLE RELAMPING INC
01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Directly responsible for the maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of electrical equipment including but not limited to ballasts, lamps, sockets, switches, fuses/ circuit breakers, fixtures, and sensors involving voltages ranging from 120/208/220/480/600 volts
  • Use ladders/scissor lift or bucket truck to reach fixtures
  • Manage on-site technical crew and other subcontractors as required to insure quality as per customer job specifications.

AUTO ZONE / Parts Advisor/Parts Sales/Parts Counter

07.2011 - 01.2013
  • Providing vehicle parts and merchandise to customers while providing exceptional customer service
  • Provide exceptional service to all customers and vendors
  • Process customer orders and recommend additional related repair items
  • Gain superior product knowledge and understanding of vehicle components to effectively help customers
  • Assist with daily inventory, receiving, stocking and shipping
  • Help maintain cleanliness and professional appearance of the service counter, work area and stockroom
  • Maintain records of time, expenses and materials
  • Good communication skills
  • Answer incoming telephone and email inquiries from prospective and existing customers.

Lighting Technician/Electrician

SYLVANIA LIGHTING SERVICE
10.2007 - 07.2011
  • Perform a variety of commercial lighting installations, repairs, upgrades, retrofits, analysis, specialty installations, and maintenance operations for commercial clients/customers at their on-site locations
  • Install lamps, ballasts and other lighting components in various types of fixtures for customers
  • Troubleshoot electrical problems within various types of fixtures
  • Work indoors using ladders, lifts, scaffolding or outdoors/ bucket truck /CDL IDOT certified
  • Work independently and complete assignments, paperwork or computer accurately in a timely manner
  • Multi task and change priorities as needed under stressful situations and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills/good written and verbal effective decision making skills necessary to prioritize workload
  • Experienced and proficiency with strong electro-mechanical aptitude electro-mechanical diagnostic /repair tools and test equipment
  • Operate company vehicle and driver license in good standing.

Service Equipment Technician HVAC

ARTISAN INC
05.2006 - 09.2007
  • Provide service for industrial properties in the Chicago metropolitan area with exceptional heating and cooling service
  • Install service and maintain various types of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation equipment
  • Uses a variety of hand tools power tools and computers, following blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units
  • Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs systems and products at customer's location
  • Perform preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacement, modifications
  • Prepare for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on-site work, as necessary
  • Documents work by completing paperwork on each job and maintaining files
  • Represent company by serving as a direct customer contact
  • Keep current on all products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair
  • Operate company vehicle with driver license in good standing.

Senior Equipment Technician

ENVIROTEST ILLINOIS INC
03.1998 - 05.2006
  • Perform routine diagnostics, calibration, and repair of Horiba HC/NOX CO/CO2 emission gas analyzers
  • HORIBA's original algorithm of quantification provides more reliable and superior emission measurements
  • Follow Federal/State Environmental Protection Agency specifications and regulations
  • Maintenance and repair of 3 phase 480/277volt electrical equipment Real Time Dyne/PLC troubleshooting, Air Compressors and all electronic systems such as fire alarms, security alarms, video surveillance, Carbon monoxide monitors, telephone, and ticket machines/gate hardware
  • Repair and maintain lighting, electrical outlets, wiring, electrical control equipment & other facilities maintenance
  • Perform routine diagnostics and repair of all computer systems, upgrades/or any modifications on software & hardware, motherboard, hard-drive, video cards/ local and network printer installation and configuration data communications equipment/ other PC related hardware /peripherals
  • IP addresses configuration for state approved CSU/DSUs/routers
  • Configure computer software programs Microsoft windows operating systems/Microsoft office, Maximo
  • Familiar with, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, function generators, power meters, AC/DC supplies, digital multi-meters and able to read electronic schematics with the knowledge of electronic circuit and theory
  • Manage on-site relationship with vendors and sub-contractors ensuring scheduling
  • Assist in the training and technical development of technical support staff
  • Complete necessary paperwork reports on assigned work, and assist in the completion of records, calibration reports and other documents inspected by EPA personal.

Maintenance Technician

SUPPLY PERFORMANCE TESTERS INC
11.1997 - 03.1998
  • Perform quarterly maintenance uninterruptible power supplies
  • New power supply installation / replacement/ upgrades
  • Completely troubleshooting and repair of modules replaced all bad or out of warranty batteries
  • Identify overloaded power supplies locate all faulty equipment inoperative power supplies and power meters
  • Comprehensively complete all weekly and quarterly status reports /annual regional budgets.

Construction Project Coordinator

CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION INC
10.1993 - 11.1997
  • Fiber/ Coax project assignments large scale construction projects with short term timelines
  • Town/area new fiber design overhead/underground directional boring construction and fiber optics installation testing
  • Plant extensions, cable replacements, apartment rewires, plant repairs, power supply replacements/upgrades, etc
  • Both aerial and underground cable and fiber installation work, splice fiber following good working knowledge of aerial and underground rules and regulations
  • Troubleshoot and repair problems utilizing optical test equipment such as OTDRs, OSAMs, Fiber Identifiers, scopes and proper fiber standards and practices
  • Familiar patch panel and relay rack management and fiber connector preparation and care
  • Complete field serviceability/site survey requests including cost estimates and submission of estimate to payer for reimbursement if applicable
  • Prepare and complete various construction related paperwork and permits
  • This may include interstate crossing permits, railroad crossing permits, pole attachment permits, strand map information, system designs, and purchase authorizations, in addition to various weekly and monthly construction reports
  • Verify easements and obtain right-of-way agreements as applicable with system new build or rebuild
  • Monitor actual material and labor spending ensure accuracy of and approval of contractor invoices
  • Partner with design center, various sales associates, building owners, developers, local and state municipalities regarding projects
  • Prepares and completes any necessary weekly/monthly and field operation reports
  • Work with technical operations regarding system acceptance guidelines and associated paperwork
  • Authorize vendor invoices for materials and approved construction extensions/coordinate the construction activity with the contractor/ensuring all construction specifications, and safety guidelines are enforced
  • Report all unsafe acts, conditions, in compliance with company procedures and FCC and OSHA regulations
  • Perform both aerial and underground cable and fiber installation work, splice fiber, and has a good working knowledge of aerial and underground rules and regulations.

Maintenance Technician

CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION INC
09.1982 - 10.1993
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance on CATV feeder/distribution and trunk systems in order to maintain system performance standards and perform all the duties as required
  • Responsible for maintenance and all repair of the cable system, up to the headend, according to company policies and requirements
  • Complete work assignments generated through subscriber service requests and technician follow-up requests, as well as assigned work from the supervisor including: signal egress/ingress detection; sweep alignment; installations; troubleshooting; test point measurements; system balance and preliminary proofs
  • Serve as the 24 hour on-call technician for all system outages with rotating weeks
  • Climb poles with proper equipment (safety belt, safety strap and climbers), ladders or other aerial buck truck equipment
  • Understanding of and ability to use the following equipment: signal level meter volt-ohm meter, cable locator egress monitoring devices, time domain reflectometer, spectrum analyzers, system maps/all system sweep gear
  • Communicate effectively with the customer concerning reception problems and services
  • Complete work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals
  • Apply technical expertise to a variety of situations, evaluating problems and implementing the best solutions.

Electronics Technician/ Electrician

WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION
01.1980 - 03.1982
  • Assembled custom designed pollution control equipment for major industrial customers such as Inland Steel, Wisconsin Steel, US Steel
  • Work in industrial environment journeyman electrician
  • Install conduit rigid/run cable tray/pull wire/terminate/ control cabinets/ switch gear/motors/motor controls
  • Manufacture of these units involved analog / digital circuit design, remote phone and alarm systems, uninterruptible power supplies, circuit board wire-wrapping, HVAC cabinet ventilation, temperature controlled heating and cooling work
  • Troubleshooting/reading blueprints/schematics with system voltages ranging 120/208/240/277/480 three-phase systems
  • Install testing/troubleshoot/repair/electronic equipment such as tap changer controls, synchronizing, motor bus transfer/ protective relaying systems electric power controls
  • Electrical Industrial control background /electronic circuitry and troubleshooting electronic equipment to the component circuit board level
  • Familiarity with digital circuitry microprocessor/digital logic gates, Multiplex/decoders, analog circuitry op-amp circuits/ filters/metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor MOSFET, for amplifying or switching electronic signals/power regulation circuitry/interfacing sensors to microcontrollers and other digital circuitry
  • Solder and de-solder components from a printed circuit board
  • Perform electro mechanical assembly and disassembly
  • Perform a broad variety of general electric maintenance work including high voltage electrical/electronic/machinery and other preventative maintenance.

Education

THORNRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

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OMEGA SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

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COYNE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Skills

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Timeline

Cinema Grill/Building Facilities Manager

Star Cinema Grill
04.2022 - 02.2023

Lighting Technician/Electrician

RELIABLE REPLAMPING, Essential
09.2015 - 01.2022

Lighting Technician/Electrician

MONTEREY ENERGY
09.2013 - 09.2015

Lighting Technician/Electrician

RELIABLE RELAMPING INC
01.2013 - 07.2013

AUTO ZONE / Parts Advisor/Parts Sales/Parts Counter

07.2011 - 01.2013

Lighting Technician/Electrician

SYLVANIA LIGHTING SERVICE
10.2007 - 07.2011

Service Equipment Technician HVAC

ARTISAN INC
05.2006 - 09.2007

Senior Equipment Technician

ENVIROTEST ILLINOIS INC
03.1998 - 05.2006

Maintenance Technician

SUPPLY PERFORMANCE TESTERS INC
11.1997 - 03.1998

Construction Project Coordinator

CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION INC
10.1993 - 11.1997

Maintenance Technician

CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION INC
09.1982 - 10.1993

Electronics Technician/ Electrician

WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION
01.1980 - 03.1982

THORNRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

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OMEGA SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

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COYNE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Joseph Wasek