Devin Walker
Orem,UT
Summary
I am a dedicated employee with a bachelor’s degree in business administration management. I have the 16 years of work experience in facilities management and education to be a strong asset to your team. I’m a strong leader who you can rely on to help reach goals and objectives on any site. I look forward to improving my knowledge and experience.
Developed strategic planning and operational management skills in corporate environment, looking to transition into new field. Expertise in coordinating maintenance schedules and managing vendor relationships. Capable of ensuring smooth operations and optimal conditions in diverse settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grounds Care Specialist
Physical Facilities Grounds
07.2022 - Current
- My responsibility is to work with our team in the grounds department to support all sites within the district.
- Operate heavy equipment, backhoes, excavators, and dump trucks.
- Snowplow district sites.
- I spray and apply fertilizer and herbicides to grounds throughout the district.
- We help train and educate head custodians on how to effectively upkeep their grounds.
- We supply support any way the schools need to help keep them safe sites.
- Collaborate and work as a team to achieve goals.
- Class A CDL
- Coordinated project timelines to ensure alignment with operational objectives.
- Analyzed data trends to enhance process efficiency and accuracy.
Head Custodian
Timberline Middle School
07.2014 - 07.2022
- My responsibility is to work side by side with my administration to ensure the health and safety of our students.
- Oversaw supply and staff budget of $120,000
- Maintained the site of 24 acres and 190,000 sq ft building.
- I manage our custodial staff to ensure proper cleaning and maintenance is completed.
- I manage our sweep and supply budgets.
- I perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on our school equipment.
- I make sure our schools property meets state codes in health and safety.
- Managed daily custodial operations, ensuring a clean and safe learning environment.
- Trained new staff members on cleaning protocols and equipment usage.
- Coordinated maintenance tasks to enhance facility efficiency and safety.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
Walker Bros Lawn Care
07.2013
- Started own company.
- We give competitive bids to pick up new properties.
- We do weekly mowing, edging, and weed eating.
- We do full sprinkler installs.
- Tree and bush trimming.
- Manage our business budgets to ensure profits.
- Mow and trim commercial and residential properties.
- Fertilize and spray commercial and residential properties.
- Sprinkler repair.
- Winterized complete sprinkler systems.
- Full sprinkler and sod install.
- I took what I learned from previous jobs to create a successful company. I take great pride in my work and love what I do. I have been very fortunate to be able to grow my skills and knowledge in a business setting to provide for my family.
Head Custodian
Greenwood Elementary
07.2011
- My responsibility was to ensure a healthy and safe learning environment for our students.
- I worked side by side with my Administration in day to day procedures.
- I was responsible to make sure the building and grounds were presented in a respectable manner.
- I performed maintenance and preventative maintenance on school equipment.
- Made sure that the schools property met safety and health codes.
- I found in myself that I loved being a leader that anyone could turn to and rely on when needed assistance.
- My crew and faculty knew they could rely on me to come through for them in a professional and timely manner.
KDH Lawn Care and Sprinkler repair
07.2010
- Performed weekly lawn maintenance.
- Installed full sprinkler systems
- Performed sprinkler repair
- Organized workload to maximize profit.
- This was my first opportunity to see a business ran from all angles. I learned the importance of customer care and the money side of a successful business.
Sweeper/Head Sweeper
Greenwood
06.2010
- My responsibility was to assist our Head Custodian maintain the schools property.
- I ensured the safety of the building, once the Head was out of the building.
- I cleaned and supervised the nightly cleaning crew.
- This position gave me my first experience in managing a crew in a professional setting.
- I learned how to respect, motivate, and manage a crew successfully.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - business administration
Western Governors University
Utah09.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Conflict management
- Budgeting
- Strategic thinking
- Preventative maintenance
- Grounds specialist
- Driven
- Prioritization
- Active listening skills
- Data entry proficiency
- Quality improvement
- Assertiveness
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependable and responsible
- Strong ethics
- Compassion and empathy
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Stress management
Certification
- Micro-credential in Marketing
- Micro-credential in Human Resources
- Micro-credential in applied business skills
- Micro credential in business essentials
Timeline
Grounds Care Specialist
Physical Facilities Grounds
07.2022 - Current
Head Custodian
Timberline Middle School
07.2014 - 07.2022
Walker Bros Lawn Care
07.2013
Head Custodian
Greenwood Elementary
07.2011
KDH Lawn Care and Sprinkler repair
07.2010
Sweeper/Head Sweeper
Greenwood
06.2010
Bachelor’s degree - business administration
Western Governors University
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