Deavon Lyte

Hands-on Building Operations Professional and Assistant Superintendent with 10+ years maintaining and operating residential properties, including direct responsibility for HVAC, boiler, plumbing, and electrical systems, preventive maintenance, contractor oversight, and day-to-day tenant service. Skilled at running a building single-handedly or leading a small maintenance team: balancing emergency repairs, preventive maintenance schedules, vendor coordination, and code compliance (OSHA, EPA, NYC DOB/Local Law) while keeping tenants satisfied and costs under control.

Assistant Superintendent - Fairfield Properties - Multi-site residential properties

(2021-05)

• Directed daily building operations, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teams to maintain compliance with OSHA and fire codes, improving tenant satisfaction and reducing overtime expenses.
• Built preventive maintenance programs that reduced reactive maintenance calls and emergency repairs across multiple buildings.
• Supervised contractor performance on capital projects and system replacements.
• Leveraged Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) tools (Active Building, Loft) and Building Management System (BMS) tools to streamline work order tracking and improve tenant service response times.
• Monitored HVAC systems (boilers, chillers, AHUs, FCUs), maintaining detailed logs, inspection records, and compliance documentation.

Inventory Management Associate - Chester Auto Parts

(2020-04 - 2021-05)

• Managed inventory control and warehouse operations for a high-volume auto parts distributor.

Maintenance Technician - Eighteen Associates LLC - Commercial portfolio

(2018-09 - 2019-11)

• Performed repairs and capital project coordination across a commercial portfolio using a full range of hand and power tools.

Owner / Lead Technician - Lyte Handyman Services - Self-employed residential repair services

(2011-10 - 2018-09)

• Founded and ran a full-service residential repair business, completing repair and improvement projects for residential clients while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Independently managed scheduling, client relations, invoicing, and subcontractor supervision across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting scopes, the same self-directed ownership an on-site superintendent role demands.