Nathan L. Mertka
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Maintenance Worker with a proven track record in maintaining and repairing various facilities and equipment. Proficient in performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs efficiently. Skilled in a variety of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry work.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Systems Unlimited
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2010 - 04.2024
- Oversaw the maintenance and upkeep responsibilities for 37 Buildings and Grounds, in addition to managing a fleet of 40 vehicles in Eastern Iowa.
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Supervised installation, repair, and upkeep of electrical, mechanical equipment.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards
Maintenance Manager
Garnett Place
CedarRapids, IA
01.2005 - 08.2010
- Managed and maintained multiple properties including a 100 unit apartment building, 12 condominiums, and one rental house for a retirement community.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of mechanical equipment.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Technician
Mertka and Son's Electric, Plumbing and HVAC
Stanwood, IA
01.1996 - 01.2010
- Utilized strong work ethic and business acumen to support successful business endeavors
- Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrical
- HVAC installation and repair
- Residential Plumbing
Maintenance Supervisor
Hi Rail
Lisbon, IA
09.2000 - 01.2005
- Supervised the repair and installation processes for an exclusive factory that was derived from its parent company in Germany.
- Performed maintenance tasks on a range of equipment such as electrical systems, machinery components, and fluid power systems in an industrial setting.
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
- Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
- Experienced in operating and maintaining Siemens Step 7 and Step 8 PLC's, frequency drives, eurodrive motors along with other automated equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Metro High School
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2000
Skills
- Mechanically Inclined
- Facilities Maintenance
- Electrical Systems
- HVAC Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Home Remodeling and Construction
- Preventive Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Grounds Maintenance
- Auto Mechanic
- Project Management
Affiliations
- I am a master outdoorsman who loves to hunt and fish. I am very mechanically inclined. I grew up working with my dad and also grew up building and driving stockcars. I also carry Type 1 and Type 2 Refridgeration Certification.
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Systems Unlimited
08.2010 - 04.2024
Maintenance Manager
Garnett Place
01.2005 - 08.2010
Maintenance Supervisor
Hi Rail
09.2000 - 01.2005
Technician
Mertka and Son's Electric, Plumbing and HVAC
01.1996 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Metro High School
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