Lead Elevator Service Mechanic
Lakeshore Vertical Transportation · Chicago, IL
Mar, 2019 · Present
Maintain a 62-unit service route (traction, MRL, hydraulic, escalators) across 18 Loop high-rises, sustaining 99.4% uptime and cutting callbacks 31% in two years
Led 9 controller modernizations (relay-logic to microprocessor), finishing each on schedule and passing city acceptance inspections first time
Diagnose drive, door-operator, and leveling faults with VFD diagnostics, multimeters, and OEM service tools, reducing average callback resolution from 3.1 to 1.7 hours
Mentor 3 apprentices on lockout/tagout, hoistway safety, and code compliance (ASME A17.1/CSA B44)
Coordinate monthly Cat 1 and five-year Cat 5 tests with Chicago Dept. of Buildings inspectors
Elevator Mechanic
Midwest Elevator Constructors · Chicago, IL
Jun, 2015 · Feb, 2019
Installed 40+ new traction and hydraulic units in hospitals, parking structures, and mid-rise residential towers
Set rails, machines, governors, and hoistway doors to plumb within 1/16 in. tolerance
Rebuilt hydraulic jacks and power units, eliminating oil-leak violations on 14 legacy units
Worked with GCs and electricians to keep installs on tight construction schedules
Apprentice Elevator Mechanic
IUEC Local 2 / Great Lakes Elevator Co. · Chicago, IL
Jun, 2011 · May, 2015
Completed the 4-year NEIEP apprenticeship while supporting installs and service calls
Performed door adjustments, lubrication, and safety tests under journeyman supervision
Earned top-of-class rating in electrical theory and hydraulics coursework