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Zach Ekman

Broomfield

Summary

Construction professional with twenty-three years of commercial construction experience and a proven record of leadership, project management, and technical expertise. Current Lead Elevator Installer and Service Technician with Nationwide Lifts of Colorado specializing in residential elevator installation, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, commissioning, and commercial Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) service. Former owner of a successful commercial construction company responsible for estimating, bidding, scheduling, and managing crews of up to twelve employees. Seeking a long-term career with the International Union of Elevator Constructors.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Elevator Technician

Nationwide Lifts of Colorado
Louisville, CO
02.2025 - Current
  • Lead complete residential elevator installations from layout through final commissioning.
  • Install, wire, commission, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and chain-driven elevator systems.
  • Perform controller programming and startup.
  • Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and control system failures.
  • Troubleshoot and repair legacy elevator systems, including equipment from manufacturers no longer in business.
  • Coordinate directly with homeowners, contractors, manufacturers, and Colorado State Elevator Inspectors.
  • Train and mentor new technicians.
  • Service commercial VRC systems supporting Amazon distribution facilities throughout Colorado.
  • Demonstrated commitment through extensive statewide travel, overtime, and demanding project schedules.
Elevator Manufacturers

Residential

Savaria

  • Infinity
  • Eclipse
  • LU/LA
  • Vuelift
  • Vuelift Mini
  • VPL

Cambridge

  • Elmira
  • Heritage
  • Cambrian

Artisan

Vido

Commercial VRC

  • PFlow
  • Wildeck
  • Hormann
  • OSCO Controls

Owner

Pride Flooring
Arvada, CO
01.2008 - 01.2020
  • Founded and operated a successful commercial flooring company.
  • Managed crews of up to twelve employees.
  • Prepared estimates and competitive bids.
  • Managed commercial contracts exceeding $500,000.
  • Coordinated scheduling, manpower, purchasing, and project management.
  • Built a reputation for dependable workmanship resulting in repeat work from leading Colorado general contractors.

Representative Projects

  • Denver VA Medical Center
  • Saint Joseph Hospital
  • Saint Anthony Hospital
  • Multiple Walmart Locations
  • Multiple Target Locations
  • Colorado School Districts
  • Shopping Centers
  • Commercial Developments Throughout Colorado

Flooring Installer Apprentice

Ekman Interiors (Family Owned)
Denver, CO
01.2002 - 01.2008

Entered commercial construction at age fifteen while learning every aspect of commercial flooring installation. Developed the technical skills, craftsmanship, and work ethic that became the foundation of my construction career.

Education

HBI Pre-apprenticeship -

National Association of Home Builders
Crowley, CO
08.2023

Osha 10 - Construction Safety

Osha
Crowley, CO
07.2023

GED -

State of Colorado
Cañon City, CO
10.2022

Forklift Certified -

Denver VA
Denver, CO
04.2017

Skills

  • Residential Elevator Installation
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Chain-Driven Systems
  • Commercial VRC Systems
  • Controller Programming
  • Commissioning
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Digital Multimeters
  • Laser Layout
  • Core Drilling
  • Rigging
  • Power & Hand Tools
  • Project Management
  • Crew Leadership
  • Customer Relations

Timeline

Elevator Technician

Nationwide Lifts of Colorado
02.2025 - Current

Owner

Pride Flooring
01.2008 - 01.2020

Flooring Installer Apprentice

Ekman Interiors (Family Owned)
01.2002 - 01.2008

HBI Pre-apprenticeship -

National Association of Home Builders

Osha 10 - Construction Safety

Osha

GED -

State of Colorado

Forklift Certified -

Denver VA
Zach Ekman