RICARDO GONZALEZ
Bridgeport,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Facilities Project Coordinator with extensive experience in coordinating maintenance operations and project deliverables across clinic facilities. Strong capabilities in managing vendor communications, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance, contributing to improved operational efficiency and successful project outcomes.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
Bridgeport Fire Department
01.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, assisted with fire and rescue operations, drove ambulance, and supported EMT team in critical situations.
- Operated and maintained emergency-response equipment, ensuring compliance with department procedures for optimal performance.
- Participated in training, drills, and equipment inspections to enhance emergency preparedness and operational readiness. Drive the different vehicles in the department.
- Work effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining hazard awareness and clear communication.
FACILITIES PROJECT COORDINATOR
Family Health Centers
Okanogan, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated facilities projects, maintenance activities, schedules, and documentation across clinic locations to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinated vendors, contractors, and maintenance personnel with internal stakeholders for facility repairs and project work, facilitating effective collaboration.
- Executed preventive maintenance and inspections for facilities, equipment, and medical mobile unit.
- Track maintenance requests, work orders, project timelines, corrective actions, inspections, and compliance records.
- Prepare project updates, schedules, and reports to inform management and support decision-making.
- Support safety meetings, hazard identification, inspections, and corrective-action follow-up.
- Arrange transportation, setup, relocation, and operational readiness of medical mobile unit between designated locations.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
McDougall and Sons Inc.
Wenatchee, WA
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted General Manager in overseeing 45+ employees per shift, contributing to effective team management.
- Coordinated daily operations, crew assignments, and inventory management across multiple locations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Supervised employees, ensuring adherence to productivity, quality, and operational standards to meet organizational goals.
- Operated forklifts, tractors, and vehicles to transport products, chemicals, and materials.
- Performed basic mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery, forklifts, and vehicles.
- Conducted housing inspections, coordinated repairs, and performed safety checks.
FOREMAN / CREW LEADER
Henton Orchards
Bridgeport, WA
05.2008 - 01.2021
- Led 25+ employees during harvesting operations while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards.
- Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised crews, ensuring achievement of daily production goals.
- Operated tractors, forklifts, and straight trucks for efficient transportation of fruit, chemicals, and equipment.
- Conducted equipment inspections and performed minor repairs and troubleshooting to maintain operational readiness.
- Assisted with equipment repair, testing, operation, and tracking while following chemical-spraying safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport High School
Bridgeport, WA01-1994
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Rescue techniques and protocols
- Incident command
- Fire safety
- Fire operational procedures and suppression tactics
- Emergency management services
- Project management
- Project Coordination & Scheduling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Facilities Maintenance
- Medical Mobile Units
- Equipment maintenance
- Work Orders
- Vendor management and coordination
- Safety Compliance
- Safety inspections
- Hazard Identification and assessment
- Hazardous waste management
- Safety protocols practices
- Team Leadership
- Team supervision
- Clear communication
- Conflict management
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- Asana
- Google Workspace
- Crisis management and intervention
- Personal protective equipment
- Hose management
- Hydrant maintenance
- Relationship management
- Equipment Operation
- Site assessments
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- FEMA IS-100
- FEMA IS-200
- FEMA IS-800
- FEMA IS-700
- PEDATRIC FIRST AID / CPR AED
Key Qualifications
- Project Coordination: Coordinate schedules, maintenance activities, vendors, contractors, documentation, and multiple priorities.
- Facilities & Maintenance: Experience with facility repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, work orders, and medical mobile unit maintenance.
- Safety & Emergency Response: Knowledge of hazard recognition, safety procedures, emergency response, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Equipment & Mechanical Knowledge: Hands-on experience operating forklifts, tractors, vehicles, machinery, hand tools, and power tools, with basic maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
- Leadership: Experienced supervising teams of 25–45+ employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, and work assignments.
- Problem Solving: Identify operational issues, coordinate solutions, and improve processes to increase safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
Bridgeport Fire Department
01.2024 - Current
FACILITIES PROJECT COORDINATOR
Family Health Centers
11.2023 - Current
ASSISTANT MANAGER
McDougall and Sons Inc.
02.2021 - 10.2023
FOREMAN / CREW LEADER
Henton Orchards
05.2008 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport High School