Desmond Ortiz
Winter Haven
Summary
Safety-oriented Maintenance Mechanic with over 6 years of industry experience. Skilled Facilities Technician with experience in maintenance, repair, and improvement of commercial buildings. Knowledgeable in HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical work and safety regulations. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues efficiently while maintaining high quality standards. Committed to creating a safe and productive work environment through diligent facility management practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buildings and Grounds Technician B
Lynx
Orlando
01.2022 - Current
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on facility systems
- Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical, lighting, HVAC, and plumbing systems
- Respond to troubleshooting requests to minimize downtime
- Collaborate with team to improve safety protocols and work procedures
Maintenance Mechanic
City Of Saint Cloud, FL
Saint Cloud
11.2019 - Current
- Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Inspected, repaired and maintained lighting and electrical systems, air conditioning equipment and plumbing system components.
- Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Employed best maintenance and safety practices with minimal complaints, incidents or lost-time accidents.
Line Tech
City Of Saint Cloud, FL
Saint Cloud
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Accurately recorded and reported all operations and maintained communication with other workers.
- Carefully examined all products for efficiency and quality.
- Completed both major and minor repairs on equipment and performed product changeovers.
- Installed, set up and repaired devices and system components.
- Read and interpreted technical documentation in order to accurately configure equipment.
- Continuously applied quality-improvement methodologies to improve work processes.
Store Attendant
Home Depot
Saint Cloud
03.2013 - 07.2019
- Prioritized and resolved concerns such as pricing problems, damaged products and special order requests.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
- Inspected deliveries, replenished shelves and stored excess products to keep on top of stock management tasks.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Located items for customers and helped complete purchases by processing payments with credit card payments.
- Cashiered with two cash registers at once in tandem to maximize customer flow.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
Custodian
City Of Saint Cloud, FL
Saint Cloud
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Maintained building interiors with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Handled and stored hazardous chemicals safely to prevent injury or illness.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain appearance and remove scratches.
- Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
- Cleaned floors and surfaces by sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
- Stored, used and disposed of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
- Stocked, sanitized, cleaned and inspected restrooms.
- Sanitized and deep cleaned bathroom floors and surfaces.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harmony High School
Harmony, FL05.2012
Skills
- Inspection & Quality Assurance
- Preventative Maintenance
- Troubleshooting & Repairs
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Parts Fabrication & Structural Repairs
- Safety Compliance & Training
- Equipment Installation & Setup
Certification
- Certified in PVC, City of Saint Cloud, FL - 2021
- Certified in Industrial-ASME B31.3 Bonder Qualification Test, City of Saint Cloud, FL 2021
- Certified in Confined Space, City of Saint Cloud, FL - 2020
- CDL License Class A - 2017
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Buildings and Grounds Technician B
Lynx
01.2022 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
City Of Saint Cloud, FL
11.2019 - Current
Line Tech
City Of Saint Cloud, FL
06.2016 - 11.2019
Custodian
City Of Saint Cloud, FL
06.2014 - 06.2016
Store Attendant
Home Depot
03.2013 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Harmony High School