Dakwan Williams
Freeport,NY
Summary
Adaptable professional with eight plus years of experience and a proven knowledge of hiring, training & coaching negotiations, labor contract negotiations, and labor arbitration. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the role at a company where I can grow while advancing the company as well.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
New York City Housing Authority
Queens, New York
11.2022 - Current
- Worked with supervision to procure parts and
- materials for repairs, examining quality and
- performance.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Installed new locks, door handles, latches, and hinges.
- Trained new maintenance personnel to safely and properly use equipment and tools and apply best practices
- Replaced and tested light fixtures indoor and outdoor
- Tested smoke, carbon monoxide, gas and combination detectors for proper functionality.
- Performed equipment and product maintenance and inspected systems to locate potential malfunctions
- Traced sources of leaks in resident apartments.
- Inspected prior installations to repair leak, adjust pipes, replace the trap and nipple
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, tubing cutters, drills and various power tools on a daily basis.
- Cleared stoppages with hand snake, air snake, closet auger, electric eel with C and J cables
- Installed and tested outlets and GFCI
- Reset breakers and replaced fuses
- Repaired and replaced windows, block & tackle balance and spiral balance.
- Performed strips and button ups on apartments scheduled for new tenants to move in.
HR Onboarding Assistant
61st Street Service Corporation
New York, NY
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Assist candidates with the onboarding process
- Draft and submit education and criminal background checks using Sterling
- Review finalist form, new hire request form, and offer letter information
- Enter candidates into the onboarding master list using Exel
- Confirm all compliance and EPIC trainings are completed prior to orientation
- Keep all departments updated on the checklist to keep new hire date effective
- Use Arcoro, ADP, and Visualvalt to upload candidates information and send required emails to candidates, hiring managers, and departments
Office Supervisor
Richard’s Plumbing Service
Brooklyn, NY
03.2015 - 06.2021
- Train all new office staff and maintenance staff
- Inspect quality of product upon arrival
- Collaborated with IT department to order and maintain computer technology.
- Led meetings, keeping staff informed of changes or new requirements in policies and procedures.
- Supervised administrative staff, driving front office operations and continuous workflow.
- Conducted performance reviews for staff employees.
- Fostered relationships with vendors and clients to expedite work orders, repairs and maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Queens High School of Teaching
Union Turnpike, NY06.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative Assistant
- Dispatching
- Logistics
- QuickBooks
- Facilities Maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Parts procurement
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Plumbing repairs
- Safety compliance
- Employee training
- Apartment maintenance
- Maintaining files
- Onboarding coordination
- Onboarding procedures
- Task prioritization
Languages
English, Native
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
New York City Housing Authority
11.2022 - Current
HR Onboarding Assistant
61st Street Service Corporation
07.2021 - 11.2022
Office Supervisor
Richard’s Plumbing Service
03.2015 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Queens High School of Teaching