David (DJ) Souza-King
Windsor,CA
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Technician in the Public Works Sector for the City of Calistoga. Certified as a Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 and a Collections System Maintenance Grade 1. Earned respect and trust from peers and supervisors. Committed to professional growth and expanding skill set. Actively pursuing Treatment Operator Grade 2 Certification.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
City of Calistoga
05.2024 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
- Maintained a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with building occupants, promoting a respectful work environment.
Correctional Deputy
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
06.2016 - 03.2023
- Defensive Tactics Instructor, Field Training Deputy
- Part of teams such as Mental Health, Defensive Tactics, Booking Core, Report Writing, and Peer Support
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep the institution safe and secure
- Oversaw adult inmates in a correctional residential facility setting
- Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming, and construction projects
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management
- Searched buildings and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Student Advisor
Windsor Unified School District
09.2022 - 12.2023
- In charge of keeping the school safe from any potential harms, including but not limited to, finding drugs, weapons, breaking up and preventing fights
- Also, working as a counselor, doing a drug intervention program called Behavior Intervention (B.I.)
- Most importantly creating a rapport with each student in order to build their trust and be someone they can count on
- Boys Basketball Coach, Boys Football Coach, Speed, Quickness and Agility Coach (Summer Camp).
Beverage Company Sales Representative
Pepsi Co.
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Met frequently with technical, product management, and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies
- Established beneficial professional networks and partnerships to gain insight and campaign support resulting in long-term business relationships
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Delivery Driver and Bounce House Tech
Jubilee Jumps
05.2007 - 06.2014
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing the best and most efficient routes
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift
- Delivered heavy bounce houses to homes all over the North Bay Area, towing a 12-foot-long trailer.
Education
Water And Waste Water
Santa Rosa Junior College
Petaluma, CA09.2024
Water - Wastewater
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School
Windsor, CA06.2010
Skills
- Security Procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Building Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical Repair
- Parts Replacement
- Equipment Installation
- Equipment Repair
- Tool management
- Power Tools Proficiency
- Painting
- Plumbing Repairs
- Groundskeeping
- Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Water treatment
- Grounds Maintenance
- Team Supervision
Awardsskills
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Behavior Intervention
- Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Chemical Agents Instructor
- CPR/AED and First Aid
- Conflict Resolution
- Safety and Security
- Communication Skills
Certification
- Waste Water Collections Maintenance Technician -Grade 1
- Water Distribution Operator - Grade 2
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
City of Calistoga
05.2024 - Current
Student Advisor
Windsor Unified School District
09.2022 - 12.2023
Correctional Deputy
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
06.2016 - 03.2023
Beverage Company Sales Representative
Pepsi Co.
05.2013 - 06.2016
Delivery Driver and Bounce House Tech
Jubilee Jumps
05.2007 - 06.2014
Water And Waste Water
Santa Rosa Junior College
Water - Wastewater
Sacramento State
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School
- Waste Water Collections Maintenance Technician -Grade 1
- Water Distribution Operator - Grade 2
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