Dale Burkett
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Resourceful professional in maintenance and repair, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring seamless operations and workplace safety.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Engineer 1
River's Casino Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Virginia
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery and systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs for compliance purposes.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify issues and execute timely repairs effectively.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding inventory needs for repair parts.
- Provided customer support both to Casino patrons and fellow coworkers
- Operation of company owned vehicles, including; pick-up trucks, and Kubota side-by-side
- Filling out of work orders, both digital and physical, including detailed descriptions and photographs
Structural Maintenance Technician 1
City Of Chesapeake
Chesapeake, Virginia
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted routine inspections on city facilities and equipment for safety compliance.
- Responded promptly to service requests from city departments and residents.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues and providing effective solutions.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs performed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
Groundskeeper 1
City Of Chesapeake
Chesapeake, NV
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained landscaping by mowing, trimming, and edging grass and shrubs.
- Cleared debris from parks and public spaces to ensure cleanliness.
- Collaborated with team members to complete seasonal landscaping projects.
- Followed safety protocols while using equipment and handling chemicals.
- Monitored irrigation systems for proper functionality and water distribution.
- Reported maintenance needs to supervisors for timely repairs or improvements.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Provided support during special events held at the premises.
- Operation of city vehicles including; pick-up trucks, dump bed trucks, and heavy trucks
- Inspection and reporting of city owned sites for damage or cleanliness via physical methods such as paperwork and photography
- Stabilization of landscape and structural features such as ditches, mulch beds, and fences to prevent erosion
- Provided customer support to citizens at various city owned parks during events and normal working hours
- Assisted in leadership of volunteer groups during city held events
Education
GED
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Landscape stabilization
- Structural stabilization
- Computer literacy
- Customer Service
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Facility maintenance
- Scheduling
- Data collection
- Landscaping and groundskeeping
- Hazardous materials handling
- Photographing and documenting of structural or landscape features in need of repair or stabilization
Certification
- EPA Construction General Permit Site Inspector 11/25 - 5/27
- Commonwealth of Virginia DEQ Qualified Personnel 11/25 - 11/28
- Commonwealth of Virginia DEQ Responsible Land Disturber 11/25 - 11/28
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer 1
River's Casino Portsmouth
07.2025 - Current
Structural Maintenance Technician 1
City Of Chesapeake
10.2024 - 07.2025
Groundskeeper 1
City Of Chesapeake
06.2023 - 10.2024
GED