Jason Valencia
Bellingham
Summary
Dedicated and diligent professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grounds Technician
City Of Bellingham Housing Authority
Bellingham, WA
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained grounds maintenance on 36 housing properties throughout Whatcom County
- Operated City owned trucks, lawn mowers, trimmers, edgers and blowers for efficient grounds upkeep.
- Operated heavy machinery such as tractors, backhoes and skid steers for grading projects.
- Assisted in planting flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance public spaces.
Maintenance Leader
Seattle City Light
Seattle, Washington
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted in routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while performing duties.
- Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.
- Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality.
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document.
Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
LKG Corporation Inc.
Bellingham, Washington
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated and monitored wastewater treatment equipment and processes.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of operational data and chemical usage.
- Operated valves, pumps, blowers and aeration systems to control flow and processing of wastewater.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Inspected equipment or monitored operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Added chemicals to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
- Loaded sludge vessels and barges, operated plant vehicles and radiotelephones, performed rigging and hoisting and operated welding and burning equipment.
- Performed watch duties and maintenance for plant chlorination equipment, centrifuges, heat exchanger equipment, boilers, valves, pipes and meters.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA2002
Skills
- Effective
- Attention to detail
Ph levels
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
Certification
- 24-hour HAZWOPER
- OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training
- HSI Adult First Aid/CPR AED
Timeline
Grounds Technician
City Of Bellingham Housing Authority
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
LKG Corporation Inc.
06.2022 - 12.2022
Maintenance Leader
Seattle City Light
04.2022 - 12.2024
Associate of Arts -
Academy of Art University