Nicholas A. Washington
Portland,OR
Summary
To secure a role in a dynamic company that offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Machine operator with experience in measuring and cutting skills, a team player with the ability to learn fast and adapt to any working environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Traffic Control Flagger
Freedom Flagging
Vancouver, Washington
10.2025 - Current
- Directed traffic flow at construction sites to ensure safety compliance.
- Set up and maintained traffic control devices for optimal visibility and guidance.
- Communicated with drivers and pedestrians to facilitate safe passage through work zones.
- Collaborated with team members to assess site needs and implement safety measures.
- Monitored road conditions and adjusted traffic patterns as needed for efficiency.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of equipment and signage for readiness.
- Assisted with the setup of cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices.
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Arcadia Management Services
San Jose, California
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted repairs on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
- Responded to maintenance requests from residents promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment for maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated with vendors for specialized repairs and maintenance services.
- Documented all work completed in maintenance management system accurately.
- Repaired broken windows, doors, walls, and other fixtures in an efficient manner.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on apartment buildings, such as painting, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and HVAC systems.
Apprentice
Katco Plumbing
Carmel, CA
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Replaced old copper pipes with Pex pipes to enhance durability and reliability
- Replaced old sewage lines, cleanouts, water supply lines, shower heads, sinks, drains, water heaters for remodels and custom projects (100+ projects)
Education
High School Diploma -
Rancho Cielo
Salinas, CASkills
- Safety compliance
- Safety standards compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Road condition monitoring
- Tools and machinery expertise
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Problem solver
- Effective communication
- Leadership
- Creativity
Certifications
- ROP Center, Salinas, CA – Forklift Certification, 2022
- Rancho Cielo, Salinas, CA – High School Diploma, 2017
- OSHA 10
- NCCER Construction Core
- ABC NorCal Pre-Apprenticeship Registration
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Electrical Trainee card State of CA
Timeline
Lead Traffic Control Flagger
Freedom Flagging
10.2025 - Current
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Arcadia Management Services
10.2023 - 09.2024
Apprentice
Katco Plumbing
05.2021 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Rancho Cielo