Lewis Myers
Chicago
Summary
Professional building engineer with strong track record in maintaining and improving facility systems. Skilled in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Dependable, results-driven, and committed to achieving high standards in every project.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Engineer
Jones Lange Lasalle/ Rush Hospital
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised building maintenance activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC and electrical systems.
- Coordinated emergency response procedures to effectively address facility-related incidents.
- Conducted regular inspections of building systems, identifying areas for improvement and repair.
- Collaborated with contractors to oversee renovations and upgrades in facility infrastructure.
- Trained junior staff on safety protocols and operational best practices within the facility.
- Analyzed system performance data to drive efficiency improvements across building operations.
- Led sustainability initiatives, enhancing energy efficiency through modernized building technologies.
- Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.
- Developed strong working relationships with key service providers/vendors that resulted in improved response times during emergencies.
- Facilitated ongoing training for building staff members, promoting continuous improvement in skillsets and industry knowledge.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and summoned additional assistance to mitigate potentially hazardous situations.
- Maintained computerized or manual equipment logs to detail preventive work.
- Interpreted mechanical, electrical blueprints and schematics to perform installations or repairs.
- Conveyed thoughts and recommendations to supervisors, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve building-related problems.
- Liaised with vendor to coordinate quarterly fire alarm testing and maintenance.
- Stooped, stood, climbed and lifted heavy equipment to perform installations.
- Surveyed and tracked mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment to enhance service quality and comply with preventive maintenance plans.
- Improved building efficiency by implementing energy-saving measures and monitoring HVAC systems.
- Ensured compliance with building codes and regulations through diligent inspection and adherence to guidelines.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, applying technical expertise to efficiently diagnose problems and implement solutions.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on various building equipment, ensuring optimal operation and minimizing downtime.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
Building Maintenance Worker
Jones Lang LaSalle/Rush Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.2016 - 05.2022
- Used hand and power tools to repair machines, structures and systems.
- Verified completed work against health and safety programs and regulations.
- Implemented root cause analysis to identify maintenance and repair issues.
- Responded to maintenance repair requests using various tools and testing equipment.
- Responded to emergencies caused by fires, power outages, and gas leaks to perform emergency repairs.
- Repaired building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical to correct faults and restore functioning.
- Managed day-to-day work for maintenance and repair of all electrical, mechanical, piping, and structural systems.
- Identified mechanical and electrical problems with thorough inspections and tests, and developed project scopes for repairs.
- Generated preventive maintenance schedules and work orders to meet production requirements and verify safe environment within facility.
- Used carpentry, masonry, and painting abilities regularly to keep building professional.
- Oversaw entire preventive maintenance process by scheduling inspections of building systems and equipment to determine repair needs and remaining useful life.
- Completed general building and ground maintenance work for all facilities.
- Inspected, tested, and completed minor repairs on building electrical and plumbing systems.
- Drove trucks to haul trash, supplies, and building furnishings.
- Maintained equipment and tools in good working order to effectively handle maintenance work.
- Moved tables, chairs, and needed supplies into place for special group meetings, events, and training sessions.
Laborer
Cook County Forrest Preserve
Chicago, IL
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Ensured proper operation of tools and equipment at the site following safety requirements.
- Loaded and unpacked construction supplies and distributed them to appropriate locations.
- Followed instruction for assigned tasks from foreperson and lead teams in performing new phases of the work.
- Discarded construction waste according to state, local, federal, and company guidelines.
- Operated tools and equipment, including stone cutters, backhoes, and construction vehicles used at construction sites.
- Cleared construction sites of brush and trees and prepared sites using heavy equipment by excavating and backfilling where required.
- Performed maintenance and protection of traffic functions to ensure the safety of the public and work crews.
- Communicate with site supervisors and team members to complete project objectives on schedule.
- Cleaned construction sites to prepare for new installations.
- Helped to protect team members by directing traffic and monitoring the location of different pieces of equipment.
- Measured, marked and documented distances at site locations to prepare job sites.
- Utilized downtime to perform routine tasks, preventing service delays.
Building Service Worker
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
06.2011 - 04.2016
- Performed minor maintenance on machines, tools, and equipment such as cleaning and oiling gear before storing.
- Initiated and received transfers in Property Inventory System to reflect equipment moves from one department to another.
- Received delivered items from suppliers and recorded acquisitions in inventory log.
- Serviced, cleaned, or supplied restrooms.
- Serviced the facility's bathrooms every 2 hours to remove the trash, restock supplies and wipe down surfaces.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
- Striped, sealed, finished, and polished floors.
- Inspected facilities on consistent basis to identify cleaning and maintenance requirements.
- Prepared facilities for special events by bringing out and setting up stored furniture.
- Gathered and emptied trash.
- Monitored and maintained the security of building areas by taking care to lock doors and check perimeters.
- Completed deep cleaning procedures such as shampooing carpets and washing draperies on regular schedule.
- Collected and removed trash each day to keep the facility free of debris.
- Kept floors clean with regular sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.
Education
Stationary Engineer License -
Local 399 Union Hall
2260 S Grove StreetAssociate of Science - General Studies
Malcolm X
Chicago, IL06.2026
Skills
- Grounds maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Carpentry
- Lawn mowing
- Plumbing repair
- Hand and power tool use
- Emergency response
- Plan skilled repairs
- Training and development
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment testing
- System repair
- Systems maintenance
- Building systems
- Parts replacements
- Infrastructure monitoring
- Building automation
- Willing to learn
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Work order completion
- Relationship building
- Building maintenance
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Building Engineer
Jones Lange Lasalle/ Rush Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Building Maintenance Worker
Jones Lang LaSalle/Rush Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2022
Laborer
Cook County Forrest Preserve
04.2016 - 07.2016
Building Service Worker
Chicago State University
06.2011 - 04.2016
Stationary Engineer License -
Local 399 Union Hall
Associate of Science - General Studies
Malcolm X