Ricardo Hernandez
Irvine,California
Overview
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10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Lead
City Of Irvine
Irvine, California
02.2025 - Current
- Take on tasks in the central area of Irvine, while keeping track of parts, staff, and follow-through of projects, keeping community services in the loop.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees, optimizing resource management and ensuring deadlines were consistently met.
- Coordinated with contractors for specialized repairs or services, ensuring timely completion and quality standards.
- Reported urgent needs of community services staff regarding facilities, parks, and playgrounds.
- Facilitating different contractors while keeping within the boundaries of budget and contract values.
- Assisting with the onboarding of new vendors and attending vendor meetings.
Aquatic maintenance specialist
City Of Irvine
Irvine, California
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Conducted daily chemical checks and inspected site for chlorine and acid leaks, ensuring safe water quality for patrons.
- Serviced heaters, pumps, pool lights, and chemical controls as required.
- Coordinated weekly deliveries with chemical and CO2 suppliers to maintain inventory and support ongoing operations.
- Worked with pool management and attended meetings to address needs of the pool facility and staff.
- Assisted pool staff with repairs of pool covers, lane line reels, and lifeguard chairs.
- Supported large-scale events such as Olympic trials and water polo meets, providing onsite emergency assistance as needed.
Facility Maintenance Technician
City Of Irvine
Irvine, California
07.2016 - 04.2022
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Performed repairs on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems across city buildings.
- Collaborated with team members to complete preventative maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Responded promptly to work orders from city departments for urgent repairs.
- Operated various tools and machinery to execute maintenance projects safely.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and service requests.
Education
Electricians Diploma - Electrical Technology
California Institute of Technology
Long Beach05-2006
High School Diploma -
Magnolia Highschool
Anaheim, CA06-1998
Skills
- Vendor management
- Organizing a plan for projects, whether it's getting parts, notifying community center staff of any possible program disruptions, and walking team through project procedures
- Communicate with Management and supervisors keeping them in the loop
- Document and follow up on project progression to supervisor's and CS staff
- Lead with a hands-off approach, I trust my technicians I assist as needed
- Assist technicians with assembling a team, when necessary, such as a backflow line break
- Checking in with Community services on conditionions and needs of facilities
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Lead
City Of Irvine
02.2025 - Current
Aquatic maintenance specialist
City Of Irvine
04.2023 - 02.2025
Facility Maintenance Technician
City Of Irvine
07.2016 - 04.2022
Electricians Diploma - Electrical Technology
California Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Magnolia Highschool