Charlie Blanche
Peoria
Summary
Dynamic Senior Property Engineer with extensive experience at American Avenue, excelling in HVAC systems and facilities oversight. Proven leader in enhancing team performance and optimizing maintenance operations. Adept at complex problem-solving and fostering effective communication, ensuring timely project completion and high standards of safety and efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Property engineer
American Avenue
Peoria
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated project timelines and resources to ensure timely completion of critical deadlines.
- Guided junior engineers to enhance their professional development and technical competencies.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on HVAC systems across community properties.
- Conducted electrical troubleshooting to resolve issues promptly.
- Partnered with team members to streamline response to maintenance requests.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Inspected and repaired plumbing fixtures to ensure proper functionality.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
Maintenance Technician
Wallick Communities
Peoria
07.2021 - 10.2024
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems
- Troubleshot and repaired HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency
- Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting electrical circuits using multimeters and other diagnostic tools
- Conducted regular inspections to identify issues, ensuring equipment functionality and reliability
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests from tenants or management, resolving issues in a timely manner
- Collaborated with contractors and vendors to complete specialized repairs and installations efficiently
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, facilitating effective tracking of work orders and tasks
- Installed new equipment in maintenance areas to enhance operational efficiency.
Car Audio Tech
Sound Of Peoria
Peoria
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Installed car audio systems and remote start devices, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction
- Operated sound equipment for live events and studio recordings.
- Set up and tested audio systems for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with artists to achieve desired sound quality.
Maintenance Supervisor
Aspen Bluff
Peoria
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Monitored maintenance scheduling and provided management with updates on team performance and resource allocation
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions
- Connected line and low voltage wiring to ensure proper operation of heating and cooling systems.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines, and completed basic carpentry to finish installations
- Maintained clear and safe workspace area to meet OSHA standards
- Coordinated with vendors to procure necessary equipment and tools, aligning procurement with organizational needs
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demand
Maintenance Supervisor
THE CLUBS AT RIVER CITY
Peoria
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Led team of 4 professionals in daily maintenance operations
- Inspected and tested machinery to diagnose malfunctions and assembled wiring, electrical, and electronic components
- Conducted preventative maintenance on HVAC systems
- Troubleshot gym equipment by running electrical and electronic testing devices
- Operated high voltage equipment such as buffers, automatic scrubbers, and high-pressure washers
- Documented maintenance and repair work types and associated costs for budgeting and planning
- Updated and managed equipment records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored process units and quality control testing water quality sampling
- Operated and cleaned filtration process units to maintain operational efficiency.
- Maintained proper chemical inventories and responded to process alarms
Maintenance Supervisor
Hampton Inn
Peoria
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Ensured building, equipment, and utilities were maintained in good working order
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedule for facility, logging water temperature, call lights, generator, pool, and spa to enhance reliability and safety
- Maintained facility grounds and performed plumbing, grout cleaning, elevator repair, carpentry, painting, drywall, and electrical work to ensure operational readiness
- Executed repairs on appliances, walls, windows, and doors, ensuring safety and functionality throughout the facility
- Stripped and refinished floors, made rounds daily to assess and make minor repairs to guest rooms
Custodian
Vonachen Services
Peoria
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Maintained three facilities, including offices and library, ensuring clean and welcoming environments
- Cleaned floors in entryways, exits, and high traffic areas by vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping daily
- Maintained restrooms daily by restocking materials and cleaning all messes
- Cleaned and sanitized windows, cubicle ledges, shelf ledges, and baseboards to enhance overall cleanliness
- Dusted surfaces in offices to maintain cleanliness
- Replaced light bulbs and restocked restroom and office supplies to support facility operations
Facilities Maintenance
SCSI
Peoria
11.2010 - 04.2012
- Maintained offices, grounds, and manufacturing facilities through various tasks to support operational efficiency
- Dusted, vacuumed, and mopped floors daily to ensure clean and safe environment
- Cleaned and restocked restrooms with necessary supplies to maintain hygiene standards
- Trimmed trees, pulled weeds, shoveled snow, salted, and picked up trash to maintain facility exterior
Building Maintenance
Eastlake Corporation
Chicago
04.2005 - 10.2010
- Maintained grounds and performed plumbing, grout cleaning, elevator repair, carpentry, painting, drywall, and electrical work to ensure facility functioned smoothly
- Conducted preventative maintenance schedule for facility, logging water temperature, call lights, generator, and fire alarms
- Maintained building, equipment, and utilities to ensure safe and reliable operation
- Collaborated with Maintenance Supervisor to complete large repairs on appliances, walls, windows, and doors
- Stripped and refinished floors in preparation for new tenants
- Assessed and made minor repairs to residential apartments during daily rounds to enhance tenant satisfaction
Education
Certificate of Knowledge - HVAC
M.T.I.
Peoria, IL03-2018
Diploma - Journalism
DuSable High School
Chicago, IL05-1997
Skills
- HVAC systems
- High Voltage Equipment Repair
- Low Voltage
- Electrical expertise
- Electrical diagnostics
- Facilities oversight
- Building systems maintenance
- Property management
- Facilities maintenance
- Exterior maintenance
- Interior maintenance
- Structural upkeep
- Building envelope management
- Install Air Furnace
- Hot Water Heater
- Gas and electric
- Appliance repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance operations
- Maintenance Schedule
- Space optimization
- Blueprint Reading
- Safety regulations
- Complex problem solver
- Mechanical knowledge
- Valid driver's license
- Leadership
- Leadership experience
- Staff supervision
- Team oversight
- Team Player
- Communication techniques
- Customer service
- Analytical communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Property maintenance
Certification
- Driver's License
- Electrical License
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Peoria, IL
Timeline
Senior Property engineer
American Avenue
10.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Wallick Communities
07.2021 - 10.2024
Car Audio Tech
Sound Of Peoria
03.2021 - 05.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Aspen Bluff
08.2017 - 02.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
THE CLUBS AT RIVER CITY
11.2015 - 08.2017
Maintenance Supervisor
Hampton Inn
09.2013 - 08.2015
Custodian
Vonachen Services
07.2012 - 03.2014
Facilities Maintenance
SCSI
11.2010 - 04.2012
Building Maintenance
Eastlake Corporation
04.2005 - 10.2010
Certificate of Knowledge - HVAC
M.T.I.
Diploma - Journalism
DuSable High School