Donte Washington
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Dedicated and reliable Ground Maintenance Team Lead offering 3 years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles and overseeing maintenance team tasks. Proficient at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Hardworking and diligent in developing and enforcing adherence to maintenance schedules. Committed to reducing risks and promoting workplace safety through improved safety training. Works well with other employees and demonstrates good leadership abilities and problem-solving skills. Reputation for willingness to work long hours to complete jobs, including weekends, if necessary. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Ground Maintenance Team Lead
Houston ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Supervise employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Establish and document protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
Maintenance Repair
Houston ISD
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
Maintenance Helper
Houston ISD
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Organized storage areas and tool rooms to keep areas safe and fully stocked.
- Maintained detailed logs and accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed.
- Utilized variety of power and hand tools to perform maintenance and repairs in accordance with safety requirements.
- Set up ladders and other access equipment.
Custodian/Lock Up
Houston ISD
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
Education
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
Houston Community College
Houston, TX09.2023
High School Diploma -
Clearbrook High School
Houston05.2009
Skills
- Employee Scheduling
- Safe Work Practices
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Daily Progress Reports
- Team Meetings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safety Protocols
- Team Management
- Deadline Management
- Business Operations
- Inventory Monitoring
- Basic Tools
- Facility Maintenance
- Project Deadlines
- Daily Workflows
- Routine Inspections
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Site Safety
- Professional Relationships
- Maintain Equipment
Timeline
Ground Maintenance Team Lead
Houston ISD
08.2021 - Current
Maintenance Repair
Houston ISD
06.2016 - 08.2021
Maintenance Helper
Houston ISD
06.2013 - 06.2016
Custodian/Lock Up
Houston ISD
06.2011 - 06.2013
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Clearbrook High School