DENNY Santos Garcia
4361 Albritton RD, St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Versatile Maintenance Mechanic and Operations Specialist with over 15 years of combined experience spanning military logistics, structural construction, industrial facility maintenance, and regulated environmental safety. Holds a degree in Electrical Trades Technology and brings strong mechanical aptitudes across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and heavy machinery systems. Proven track record of operating in highly regulated environments—such as VA medical facilities and active military bases—while adhering strictly to safety protocols, OSHA standards, and specialized operational workflows. Possesses exceptional leadership skills, a strong work ethic, and full bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Hazardous Waste Disposer
Department of Veterans Affairs - Lake Nona Medical Center
Orlando, Florida
02.2021 - Current
- Ensure the safe removal and containment of bio-hazardous waste.
- Ensure bio-hazardous and medical waste are placed into designated containers and made ready for pick up.
- Effectively wears appropriate PPE when handling any type of waste.
- Uses appropriate safety precautions when attaching multiple containers through facility hallways.
- Cleaned bio-hazardous containment area daily and secured all containers by end of shift.
- Maintained knowledge of waste categories and their appropriate disposal methods to ensure compliance.
- Picked up, bundled, and moved recyclable materials throughout hospital and clinics.
- Assisted housekeeping staff by collecting and transporting dirty linen throughout the facility.
- Report all deficiencies in work area for immediate correction.
Housekeeping Aide
Department of Veterans Affairs - Lake Nona Medical Center
Orlando, Florida
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Disposed of biohazard and hazardous materials, including blood products and chemotherapy agents, following agency policies and protocols as a housekeeper aide at the infusion chemotherapy clinic and other areas.
- Replenish all products for EMS dispensers. Check dates to assure products are not expired.
- Utilized appropriate equipment for cleaning tasks in various clinical settings.
- Operated heavy-duty electrical and battery-operated equipment safely during cleaning operations.
- Trained to use ultraviolet (UV) lighting system and rooms terminal cleaning.
- Able to safely operate heavy-duty electrical or battery-operated equipment.
- Trained to use ultra-violate (UV) lighting system and rooms terminal cleaning.
- Selected appropriate tools, chemicals, and cleaners for various cleaning tasks.
Water Treatment Specialist
US ARMY
Fort Drum, N.Y.
01.2011 - 07.2018
- Served as Section Chief for POL detachment, overseeing proper storage, cleanup, and disposal of hazardous substances to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed logistic projects to deliver freight of all kinds to include hazmat.
- Lead and organized a multitude of labor intensive work to produced conditions for project success. Managed fuel operations as needed to include Ground fuel points, and Aviation refueling of OH-58S, CH-47S, and AH type Helicopters.
- Supervised, managed and develop labor forces, to increase time efficacy and work productivity.
- Performed maintenance checks and repairs using technical manuals.
- Supervised, managed and developed labor forces, to increase time efficacy and work productivity.
- Led and organized projects to ensure efficient workflow and successful outcomes. a multitude of labor intensive work to produce conditions for project success. Managed fuel operations, including ground fuel points and aviation refueling of OH-58S, CH-47S, and AH type helicopters.
Construction Worker
TOBIAS CONTRACTOR
Rio Piedras, PR
01.2007 - 10.2010
- Executed tasks assigned by the Construction Manager or Foreman.
- Transported materials and supplies from trucks to job site, ensuring timely availability for construction tasks.
- Measured and cut lumber to desired specifications.
- Cleaned up job site at end of day and ensured all equipment is properly secured.
- Acquired carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills through hands-on training.
- Cleaned up job site at end of day and ensure all equipment is properly secured.
- Follow instructions to ensure safety of entire team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jose Celso Barbosa
San Juan, PRAssociate of Science - Electrical Trades Technology
Southern Technical College
Orlando, FloridaWater Treatment Specialist Training -
US ARMY
Skills
- Hazardous waste management
- Waste disposal techniques
- Environmental compliance
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory knowledge
- Emergency response
- Site assessment
- Material handling
- Operational safety
- Inventory management
- Structural improvement
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Operational safety
Timeline
Hazardous Waste Disposer
Department of Veterans Affairs - Lake Nona Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Housekeeping Aide
Department of Veterans Affairs - Lake Nona Medical Center
11.2018 - 02.2021
Water Treatment Specialist
US ARMY
01.2011 - 07.2018
Construction Worker
TOBIAS CONTRACTOR
01.2007 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Jose Celso Barbosa
Associate of Science - Electrical Trades Technology
Southern Technical College
Water Treatment Specialist Training -
US ARMY