David Nixon
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Rail Station Custodian
King County
02.2021 - Current
- Motivate, coach and train to manage our diverse employee team, helping to build a culture of care, inclusion and belonging.
- Consistently upheld company values and expectations by modeling professional behavior and setting a positive example for other custodians.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by analyzing data from routine performance evaluations of custodial staff members.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through thorough knowledge of OSHA guidelines and adherence to company policies.
- Monitored employees to enforce proper use of personal protective equipment, supplies and equipment.
- Plan, schedule and coordinate activities and work with other trades; assist other trades as necessary
- Implemented a structured training program for new hires, providing necessary support and guidance to ensure their success in the custodial team.
- Spearheaded emergency response efforts during incidents such as water leaks or spills, coordinating resources effectively to minimize damage.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts for cost savings on supplies without compromising product quality.
- Improved team efficiency with thorough training in equipment usage, safety procedures, and time management.
Rail Station Custodian/Maintenance
King County
02.2017 - Current
- Maintaining the cleanliness of various rail stations, elevators, escalators, park and rides, and industrial facilities
- Clean and provide litter and trash pick-up at stations, platforms, park and rides, right-of-ways, and various industrial facilities
- Load and unload small equipment, debris and trash
- Mix and use cleaning chemicals and solutions
- Empty trash and recycle bins
- Operate pressure washers, blasters, and associated equipment
- Clean, stock and sanitize restrooms and elevators
- Dust, wipe, wash and vacuum surfaces
- Request and stock various supplies
- Clean glass and surface area; remove graffiti
- Secure area for safe cleaning
- Prioritize emergency tasks in the absence of on-site supervision; respond to emergency calls as necessary
- Plan, schedule and coordinate activities and work with other trades and divisions; assist other trades as necessary
- Perform snow and ice removal
- Operate company assigned vehicles
- Perform other related work as required
Rail Service Worker-Special Duty Assignment
King County
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Responsible for safe operation of light rail vehicles, ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions of LRV
- Inspecting interior and exterior of vehicles
- Replenishing necessary safety and consumable materials such as sand and other fluids
- Removal of trash, unsanitary conditions and/or biohazard waste
- Deep cleaning/ sanitizing seats floors and ceilings
- Mopping scrubbing floors to prepare for daily operation
- Coupling/uncoupling LRVs vehicle operation and staging for daily and special operations
Vehicle Preparation Representative (Fueler/Washer/Detailer)
Penske
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Perform minor component repair and all aspects of preventative maintenance on refrigerated and nonpowered truck and trailer equipment
- Detailed, washed and fueled up the trucks to make sure they were ready for customers to pick up and also after customers dropped them off so they were ready for the next customer
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Tukwila
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Cleaning and sweeping roadways, sidewalks, and surrounding areas to remove rubbish, debris, vegetation and strata, painting fire hydrants, work in and around sewer pump station, and assist in surface water repairs and related work
- I would use manual work and small equipment operations in the maintenance and repair of the city's right-of-ways, street and storm drains
Ground Support Technician
Horizon Air
07.2013 - 03.2016
- Performed preventive maintenance on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment
- Such as tugs, trucks, belt loaders, deicers, and push backs
- Periodically would travel to out stations to complete emergency repairs on equipment
- Periodically would travel to out stations to complete preventive checks and services on equipment
- Works as a team with other employees to get work that need to be completed that could not be completed with one person
- Performed preventive checks on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment
- Such as tugs, trucks, belt loaders, deicers, and push backs
- Performed service on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment
- Such as tugs, trucks, belt loaders, deicers, and push backs
- Would perform FOD ( Foreign Object and Debris) checks on the ramp and would pick it up if I found any
Aircraft Mechanic Helper
URS Federal Services
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Performed services in assisting Journeymen mechanics in small repairs, responsible for building maintenance such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping break rooms and designated areas, moving and organizing equipment and furniture, ordering parts and keeping inventory of stock parts and supplies, as well as working in the aircraft paint shop
- Preparing and aircraft to be painted and removing and discarding materials when completed
Landscaper/Laborer
Father and Sons Lawn Care and Landscaping
08.2011 - 10.2011
- I would care for established lawns by helping with mulching, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, while edging and trimming around flower beds, walkways, walls, and driveways
- Help mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides onto grass, shrubs and trees using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders
- Help with edging and mowing the lawn using power lawn mowers and edger or I would use hand lawn mowers or edger
- Help plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, shrubs and apply mulch for protection using gardening tools
- Gather and remove litter
- Blow leaves and rack them while when done pick them up for removal
- Help with keeping the equipment stocked and fueled for use at all times
Heavy Worker
EGL, Inc.- Eagle Group International Inc./ Lockheed Martin
12.2004 - 08.2011
- Performed preventive maintenance and repair services to all terrain vehicles, small utility trailers, small portable water trailers, HEMMTS, 5 ton and 2 ½ ton trucks, HWMMVs and LMTVs
Education
Certificate of Completion - Electrical Installation
Apex Technical School
High school diploma or GED - Transit Electrician
Transit Tech CTE High School
Brooklyn, NY06-2001
Skills
- Time management
- Customer service-focused
- Work prioritization
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- Customer service
- Multicultural sensitivity and inclusion
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Decision-making
- Team management
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- New hire training
- Office software expertise
- Relationship building
- Staff development
Timeline
Lead Rail Station Custodian
King County
02.2021 - Current
Rail Service Worker-Special Duty Assignment
King County
10.2018 - 10.2019
Rail Station Custodian/Maintenance
King County
02.2017 - Current
Vehicle Preparation Representative (Fueler/Washer/Detailer)
Penske
01.2017 - 02.2017
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Tukwila
09.2016 - 02.2017
Ground Support Technician
Horizon Air
07.2013 - 03.2016
Aircraft Mechanic Helper
URS Federal Services
02.2012 - 03.2013
Landscaper/Laborer
Father and Sons Lawn Care and Landscaping
08.2011 - 10.2011
Heavy Worker
EGL, Inc.- Eagle Group International Inc./ Lockheed Martin
12.2004 - 08.2011
Certificate of Completion - Electrical Installation
Apex Technical School
High school diploma or GED - Transit Electrician
Transit Tech CTE High School
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