Kelly Hoefs
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
I Have 30 years experience as a Building Engineer and Maintenance Tradesman working at several high rise buildings in downtown Milwaukee, along with working in a Factory at the Rockwell Automation Facility in Milwaukee as a contracted employee for the Grunau Company.
I Have worked with various professionals in the Mechanical trades, property management, Architects
and system designers to facilitate the maintenance and renovation/retrofitting of equipment and Building construction related issues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Tradesman (steamfitter 601)
Grunau Company
Oak Creek, WI
10.2013 - 05.2024
- Maintenance and repair of HVAC and plumbing fixtures.
- Working with Building Automation Systems to control facility HVAC and related systems
- Create inspection reports and excel spreadsheets for equipment maintenance reporting.
Building Engineer
Siegel Gallagher Management
Milwaukee, WI
03.2007 - 10.2013
- Chief Engineer at University Club Tower in Downtown Milwaukee.
- Maintained building systems including HVAC, plumbing and electrical components.
- Scheduled and supervised contractors for various repairs and renovations.
- Inspected buildings to identify safety hazards and potential areas of improvement.
- Assisted with the development of emergency response plans in case of power outages or other issues.
- Responded quickly to tenant inquiries or complaints regarding building operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Installed new fixtures and equipment as needed throughout the facility.
- Updated records related to maintenance activities and inventory levels.
- Collaborated with local fire departments on periodic fire drills and inspections.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes related to building construction and safety regulations.
- Managed vendor relationships for procurement of supplies necessary for ongoing maintenance work.
- Coordinated scheduling of preventive maintenance programs according to manufacturer's recommendations.
- Coordinated building repair and construction projects, maintaining security and emergency response to provide preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Assessed HVAC, electrical units and mechanical equipment to maintain functionality.
- Maintained 28000 gallon stainless steel swimming pool for onsite health club.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05-1989
Skills
- Building Codes
- Efficient time management
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Strong Work Ethic
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Parts Ordering
- Customer Relations
- HVAC Systems
- Report Generation
Timeline
Maintenance Tradesman (steamfitter 601)
Grunau Company
10.2013 - 05.2024
Building Engineer
Siegel Gallagher Management
03.2007 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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