Louis Pozek

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Brookfield, IL *****

Cellular 708-***-****

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Objective

I would like to put my skills, knowledge and leadership abilities to use in building large projects or Maintenance of large facilities. I want to be a major asset in a company, being a contributing factor to its growth and reputation

Summary of Qualifications

Very knowledgeable and skilled in the trades.

Superintendent of large and multi-site construction projects.

Ability to negotiate with contractors and venders.

Ability to read blueprints and interact with municipalities.

Ability to complete projects within time and budget parameters.

Ability in scheduling workers and sub-contractors with least amount of down time.

Ability in problem solving.

A great knowledge of maintenance and PM both residential and commercial.

Great inventory control and purchasing skills.

Skilled in all facets of signage and neon.

Skilled in the use of large machinery and vehicles such as sky-hook-s, bucket trucks and

Pitman augers. Also skilled in smaller machinery such as forklifts, small backhoes and trenchers.

Accomplishments

Excelled in the working knowledge of electrical, carpentry, plumbing and the other trades.

Have run large and multi-site construction projects. Have built optometrist, dental and medical clinics for a major Chicago land hospital.

Have built franchise stores such as Subways, TCBY’s, Ziebarts and cafes.

Have performed maintenance on franchise stores such as KFC, Taco Bell, Bakers Square, Old Country Buffet and Perkins.

Have started up the maintenance dept.’s and the remodeling crews and initiating the PM programs for large apartment complexes (500 and up) for a major national property management company.

Have remodeled numerous kitchens, bathrooms and basements in residential properties

Have maintained and installed all types of signage and neon. Have operated large commercial vehicles such as sky hooks, bucket trucks and utility pitman auger trucks.

Experience

Frain Industries, Carol Stream, IL

Facilities Manager, July 28, 2014- Present

Repair and maintenance of three very large properties. Create a maintenance department. Create and set up a PM program. Set up inventory and purchasing of supplies and parts. Bring up the properties to code for fire protection systems.

Crowleys Yacht Yard Lakeside, Chicago, IL

Facilities Coordinator, Nov. 12, 2007- July 25, 2014

Running construction projects and repairs on a 25 acre property. Renovating and upgrading of electrical systems. Creating a maintenance department and implementing a preventive maintenance program. Purchasing and creating an inventory. Conversion of exterior lighting to Led lighting and taking advantage of Utilities rebate programs.

LP Combined Services, Lyons, IL

Carpenter/Remodeler, 1999-2007

Remodeling of numerous Kitchens, Baths, Rec. Rooms and Basements. Running commercial build outs and maintenance repairs.

NETCO, Strongville, OH 44149

Electrician, 2002-2004

Installed the electrical and telecommunication upgrades on the cellular towers throughout IL, WI, MI, and IN.

Power Construction Corp. Of IL, Oakbrook, IL

Superintendent, 1996-1999

Ran large and multi-site projects from start to finish. Estimated cost of projects. Negotiated with sub-contractors and venders. Interacted with inspectors and architects.

Ran an in-hose construction crew. Did computerized drawings for some projects. Made sure all projects were completed on time and within budget.

Commercial Cosmetics, Pleasant Prairie, WI

Commercial Maintenance, 1995-1996

Did maintenance on Old Country buffets, Taco Bells, KFC’s and Perkins Restaurants.

Signco, Inc., Melrose Park, IL

Sign Technician, 1994-1995

Installed and repaired all types of signs and neon. Electrician for the signs and neon.

Aspen Square Management, West Springfield, MA

Property Foreman, 1989-1994

Started at a 800 unit apartment complex in Justice, IL as a carpenter. Became a foreman in six months. Started all new acquired IL properties, setting up the maintenance dept., hiring and training new carpenters and ordering the initial remodeling and maintenance supplies. Also did all the major electrical troubleshooting for all the IL properties. I was also foreman of my home base property in Joliet, IL.

Education

Saint Stephens Grammar School, Chicago, IL

Graduated; 1975

Saint Joseph High School, Chicago, IL

Graduated; 1979

Daley College, Chicago, IL

Minor; Business Accounting

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