Donnie Worthey
Cosmopolis,WA
Summary
Proven leader and efficient problem-solver, adept in project management and safety awareness, honed across roles from Deck Hand at Pac Veneer to Job Lead at Servpro. Excelled in optimizing processes and mentoring teams, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects. Skilled in construction knowledge and blueprint analysis, consistently achieving goals with precision and dedication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Tacoma Power
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained landscape aesthetics by mowing, trimming, and fertilizing grounds consistently.
- Operated landscaping equipment including mowers, blowers, and trimmers efficiently and safely.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent potential hazards on properties.
- Assisted in planning seasonal planting schedules to enhance visual appeal of outdoor spaces.
Deck Hand
Pac Veneer
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted with navigation and tasks as look-out.
- Repaired, maintaining and cleaning lathe and chipper knives.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
HVAC Installer
Actionaire
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
Hog Fuel Operator
Cosmo Fiber
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Stayed calm and focused in emergency situations to provide efficient fixes for diverse mechanical problems.
- Trained new workers on safety procedures and protocols and enforced implementation throughout workdays to prevent injuries or downtime incidents.
- Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
- Kept shop workspaces and various fieldwork locations clean and organized for maximum productivity.
Job Lead
Servpro
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintained modern and technologically-savvy direction for operations.
- Established and oversaw clear guidelines about procedures and success metrics.
- Mentored junior staff on compliance, procedural and performance strategies.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
- Learned diverse construction trades skills, including basic carpentry, painting and plastering.
- Recorded operational data, personnel attendance or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
HVAC Installer
Actionaire
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Laid out and installed electrical connections and controls as part of HVAC systems.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Operated portable metal-working tools or welding equipment to fabricate, assemble and install ductwork and chassis parts.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors for gas piping.
- Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components and wiring.
- Used technical skills, tools and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
- Repaired or replaced defective equipment, components or wiring.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
Laborer
Prosch Construction
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
- Learned diverse construction trades skills, including basic carpentry, painting and plastering.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
Education
GED -
Grays Harbor College
Hoquiam, WA12-2024
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Construction Knowledge
- Repair
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Forklift Operation
- Process Optimization
- Project Management
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Tacoma Power
05.2025 - Current
Deck Hand
Pac Veneer
12.2023 - Current
HVAC Installer
Actionaire
07.2023 - 12.2023
Hog Fuel Operator
Cosmo Fiber
10.2021 - 01.2023
Job Lead
Servpro
10.2020 - 10.2021
HVAC Installer
Actionaire
09.2019 - 09.2020
Laborer
Prosch Construction
09.2018 - 09.2019
GED -
Grays Harbor College