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Theo Vukovic

Elevator Mechanic (QEI-Certified)
Minneapolis, MN, United States

Professional Summary

IUEC Local 9 journeyman elevator mechanic with 11 years installing, modernizing, and servicing traction and hydraulic elevators, escalators, and platform lifts across high-rise office, hospital, and transit sites. QEI-certified inspector-ready, strong on controller troubleshooting (MCE, Otis, KONE), code compliance (ASME A17.1/CSA B44), and lockout/tagout. Known for cutting callback rates and mentoring apprentices.

Employment History

Elevator Service Mechanic
North Star Vertical Transportation · Minneapolis, MN
Mar, 2019
• Serviced a route of 140+ units across 38 buildings, including high-rise office and hospital elevators, escalators, and platform lifts. • Cut callback rates 27% by tightening preventive-maintenance intervals and standardizing controller diagnostics on MCE, Otis, and KONE equipment. • Led 6 modernizations, including a 22-stop geared-to-gearless traction conversion, with Category 1 and Category 5 testing completed on schedule. • Mentored 4 apprentices through IUEC Local 9 and handled 24/7 on-call entrapment response, averaging 31 minutes.
Elevator Construction Mechanic
Lakeshore Elevator Co. · St. Paul, MN
Jun, 2015 · Feb, 2019
• Installed 60+ new hydraulic and MRL traction units on commercial and residential jobs. • Aligned guide rails within 1/16 in during construction and modernization phases. • Installed hospital bed-lift systems and coordinated with general contractors and inspectors. • Achieved zero failed acceptance inspections in the final 2 years on the crew.
Elevator Apprentice (IUEC Local 9)
Twin Cities Lift Services · Minneapolis, MN
Aug, 2013 · May, 2015
• Completed IUEC Local 9 apprenticeship tasks under a journeyman, including daily safety and equipment inspections. • Assisted with traction and hydraulic elevator installation, rail alignment, and controller wiring on new construction. • Learned lockout/tagout, ASME A17.1 basics, and entrapment-response procedures on live sites. • Passed written and practical apprenticeship evaluations and advanced to journeyman status in 2015.

Education

Elevator Mechanic Apprenticeship Program
National Elevator Industry Educational Program · United States
Jan, 2013 · May, 2017
QEI Certified Elevator Inspector (NAESA). Minnesota Elevator Constructor License. OSHA 30. NFPA 70E Arc Flash. First Aid/CPR.
Diploma, Electrical Construction and Maintenance
Dunwoody College of Technology · Minneapolis, MN
Sep, 2011 · May, 2013

Skills

Traction and hydraulic systems
Traction and hydraulic systems
Controller troubleshooting
ASME A17.1 code compliance
Escalator maintenance
Door operator adjustment
Wiring diagrams and schematics
Lockout/tagout
Rigging and hoisting
Preventive maintenance
Apprentice mentoring
Traction and hydraulic elevator repair
MCE Otis KONE controller troubleshooting
ASME A17.1 CSA B44 code compliance
Lockout/tagout
Preventive maintenance routes
Blueprint and wiring diagram reading
Escalator step-chain service
Entrapment response
Cable and sheave maintenance

Languages

English · native
Serbian · intermediate
Spanish · intermediate
Polish

Courses

State of Minnesota Elevator Mechanic License
State of Minnesota
Jan, 2017 · Jan, 2017
Escalator Service and Entrapment Response Training
North Star Vertical Transportation
Jan, 2018 · Jan, 2018
IUEC Local 9 Journeyman / NEIEP Mechanic Exam
National Elevator Industry Educational Program
Jan, 2013 · May, 2017
OSHA 30
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Jan, 2014 · Jan, 2014
ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 Code Compliance Training
National Elevator Industry Educational Program
Jan, 2016 · Jan, 2016