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DAVID CHRISTOPHER KIRKLAND

Delray Beach,FL

Summary

To obtain a position as a Maintenance Service Tech / Groundskeeper utilizing my personality and savvy skills to, dynamically incline team members and others, while building relationships and grasping the grass roots within the company.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Groundskeeper/Community Ambassador

Drucker + Falk
12.2021 - Current
  • Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies for efficient operation.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail while ensuring all aspects of ground maintenance were executed with precision.
  • Maintained functionality of walkways, parking lots, and other paved surfaces by performing regular inspections and repairs as needed.
  • Improved landscape appearance by trimming trees, shrubs, and hedges.

Maintenance Technician / Groundskeeper

Caspian Delray / Elan Ruby Lakes-Lake Buena Vista
07.2017 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for completing daily work orders for 146 units. Prep and make ready turning apartments. Respond to HVAC calls trouble shoot and repair. Report and process all warranty issues related to construction punch out. Maintain grounds and curb appeal of property both internal, external, parking garages, irrigation, trouble sensor alarms, RTU’s, plumbing, drywall, painting, carpet cleaning. Maintain all amenities, club houses, common areas including main lobby. Reports to Service Director and Property Manager for daily meetings, updates and conference calls. Possess a EPA Universal Certificate and EPA R-410A Certificate
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
  • Revamped workshop organization, leading to more efficient workflow and easier access to tools.
  • Streamlined communication with other departments, ensuring maintenance issues were addressed in timely manner.

Warehouse Order Selector

Coca-Cola Bottling Co
12.2016 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for pulling orders based on pick ticket to accurately build orders for loading onto delivery trucks. Build orders according to assigned load tickets using industrial power equipment. Manually lift and move product to restock and repack ensuring date code accuracy and proper rotation. Adhere to good manufacturing practices and safety standards. Responsible for meeting productivity requirements. Stage completed pallets in designated area.
  • Enhanced order accuracy by diligently verifying product codes and quantities before packaging.
  • Demonstrated adaptability, successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak business hours without compromising quality or speed.
  • Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.

Supervisor / Buyer / Store Receiver

Whole Foods Market - Boca Raton/ Orlando / Pompano / West Palm Beach
04.2007 - 07.2015
  • Set and achieve the highest standards in retail execution. Create and maintain vendor files, file invoices in a timely manner, research and reconcile vendor queries and discrepancies. Will record manual entries for accruals, spoilage and transfers. Responsible for Accounts Payable and General Ledger data entry into accounting system. Monitor Timely Payments to ensure discounts are applied. Inform Facility managers on Purchase Orders errors caused by Purchasing (Buyers). Willingness to meet all customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors and fellow team members. Run daily reports to review any and all outstanding open Purchase Orders that need to posted for close of the business day.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.

Maintenance Engineer

Boca Raton Beach Resort & Country Club
06.2011 - 03.2012
  • Responsible for all maintenance repairs and painting on the beach club resort. Maintain all pools, dailying checking of chemicals, bi-weekly cleaning of filters. Trouble shoot all fire control panel systems and back up generators. Assist in boiler room and HVAC systems. Trouble shoot all electrical door locking mechanisms, rebuild electrical safes. Assist Mgmt and other interdepartments with technical mechanical issues to make sure facility is running at peak performance.
  • Resolved customer complaints in prompt, polite and professional approach.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.

Maintenance Supervisor / Guest Services Supervisor

Muvico Theater 14 - Boynton Beach
04.2007 - 02.2009
  • Grand opened Muvico-14 Boynton Beach. Responsible for the facility maintenance in all aspects, from the in-house servers to the exterior of the building. Repair troubleshoot all ticket machines / ticket kiosks. Projectionist both 70mm and computer digital. Handle all warranty issues, audits, risk management reports, maintenance on security equipment, fire alarms systems, electrical, HVAC. Report directly to the Corporate Facilities Mgr, Managing Director of Boynton Beach Theater. Handle basic administrative duties, answer phones, guest services supervisor, reconcile billing issues, oversee cost spending for annual budget goals for parts and service.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.

Skills

  • Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Sabre software, Quickbooks, Auto-Cad2025, AS-400, Microsoft Outlook HVAC R-410A / Universal certified Able to read engineering asbuilts, surveys, blueprints and plans
  • Pressure washing
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management

Awards

US Marine Corp Veteran - Honorable Discharge, Fedex Falcon Award for Customer Service Excellence, EPA Universal Certificate / HVAC R-410A Certificate

Timeline

Maintenance Groundskeeper/Community Ambassador

Drucker + Falk
12.2021 - Current

Maintenance Technician / Groundskeeper

Caspian Delray / Elan Ruby Lakes-Lake Buena Vista
07.2017 - 12.2021

Warehouse Order Selector

Coca-Cola Bottling Co
12.2016 - 09.2017

Maintenance Engineer

Boca Raton Beach Resort & Country Club
06.2011 - 03.2012

Supervisor / Buyer / Store Receiver

Whole Foods Market - Boca Raton/ Orlando / Pompano / West Palm Beach
04.2007 - 07.2015

Maintenance Supervisor / Guest Services Supervisor

Muvico Theater 14 - Boynton Beach
04.2007 - 02.2009
DAVID CHRISTOPHER KIRKLAND