Keith Reser
Denison
Summary
Reliable facilities and construction professional with 20+ years of hands-on experience across hospital maintenance, plumbing, and construction supervision. Proficient in preventive maintenance, life‑safety system testing and documentation, HVAC/electrical/plumbing troubleshooting, CMMS work‑order management, and vendor coordination. Proven ability to lead crews and projects, maintain regulatory and infection‑control compliance, and support emergency response while minimizing disruption to patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Facility Maintenance Technician, Level 2
St. John’s Hospital
Leavenworth
09.2022 - Current
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to maintain a safe, code‑compliant hospital environment and support regulatory audits.
- Conduct functional testing of emergency power and lighting systems (including helipad lighting where applicable).
- Troubleshot and serviced HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems; replaced HEPA and surgical filters during scheduled maintenance to maintain operational integrity.
- Assisted with fire alarm, sprinkler, and life-safety certifications; coordinated vendor repairs and ensured timely follow-up for compliance.
- Maintain detailed safety logs and CMMS documentation for work orders, tests, and repairs.
- Executed general repairs and minor construction projects, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care.
- Perform infection‑control maintenance tasks (e.g., ice‑machine sanitization) and support grounds upkeep, snow/ice removal, and emergency preparedness activities.
Construction Foreman
CT Applicators
Sebree
01.2009 - 06.2021
- Directed on‑site crews, assigned work phases, and enforced quality and safety standards to meet project objectives.
- Interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and assigned team responsibilities effectively.
- Tracked parts and equipment usage, coordinated materials deliveries, and ensured steady workflow, contributing to meeting productivity targets.
- Communicated daily with vendors and subcontractors, facilitating continuity of operations and resolving issues promptly.
Plumber
Byrne Plumbing
Eudora
07.2005 - 06.2009
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges; pressure‑tested systems to identify and correct leaks.
- Fabricated and installed piping systems, measuring, threading, and cutting materials to meet precise specifications for optimal functionality.
- Ensured compliance with state plumbing codes while coordinating effectively with other trades to facilitate seamless project execution.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine materials, quantities, and installation procedures.
Drain Cleaner
Day and Night Sewer and Drain Cleaning
Lawrence
05.2000 - 06.2005
- Inspected and fitted piping systems, identifying faulty sections and replacing them to restore service.
- Inspected sewer lines using video cameras to identify blockages and damage.
- Utilized plumbing snakes to remove clogs in residential and commercial properties.
Education
High School -
Ellinwood High School
Ellinwood, KSSkills
- Life-safety systems testing
- Preventive maintenance
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Plumbing troubleshooting
- Repairs
- Infection-control procedures
- Equipment sanitization
- CMMS work-order creation
- CMMS tracking
- CMMS closeout
- Vendor coordination
- Emergency response
- Disaster preparedness
- Blueprint reading
- Construction phase planning
- Documentation
- Facility winterization
- Emergency management
Timeline
Hospital Facility Maintenance Technician, Level 2
St. John’s Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Construction Foreman
CT Applicators
01.2009 - 06.2021
Plumber
Byrne Plumbing
07.2005 - 06.2009
Drain Cleaner
Day and Night Sewer and Drain Cleaning
05.2000 - 06.2005
High School -
Ellinwood High School