Richard Castaneda
Bakersfield
Summary
Contributed to team success by applying workforce experience to support shared values of hard work, dependability, and integrity. Collaborated with colleagues to achieve common goals and enhance team performance. Assisted in fostering a positive work environment that aligns with core values.
Performed routine maintenance and repair tasks across various facilities and equipment. Assisted in identifying and resolving issues during inspections. Supported plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry projects with hands-on skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
Bakersfield
05.2025 - Current
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with contractors for facility upgrades and system installations.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in compliance with company standards.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on machinery to reduce downtime and enhance reliability.
- Responded to emergency maintenance requests to minimize operational disruptions.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety practices and maintenance procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety and efficiency.
- Performed repairs on plumbing systems including leaks and drain blockages.
- Executed effective communication with supervisors regarding maintenance issues.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
Operations & Maintenance Tech 2
DTE Energy
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Proficient in the Operation of mobile Industrial equipment: manlift, industrial forklift, warehouse forklift, skid steer, water truck.
- Operation and maintenance of conveyors, reclaimers, and fuel infeed systems.
- Routinely Performed Preventative maintenance on conveyors and machinery.
- Assisted Fellow Techs in their job duties with Boiler operation and maintenance: Pumps, Valves, Daily Logging of records, communication through Email with Supervisors/Co-workers.
- Operation of Scale house and record keeping associated with accurately keeping records of weights of fuel loads per D.O.T. regulations.
- Worked routinely with minimal supervision.
- Proficient with following D.O.T. / CAL OSHA guidelines and regulations.
- Experienced in confined space work, working at heights.
- MT. Poso Cogeneration
Commercial Route Driver/Dispatch
Knights Portable Services
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Daily Operation of Pump truck on scheduled routes.
- Service and delivery of Portable toilets and Hand wash stations and trailers.
- Responsible for Daily Pre trip checklists and strict adherence to D.O.T Regulations.
- Customer service.
- Dispatch support for fleet.
- Routine communication with route drivers and Customers.
Lumber Treater, Shift Lead
Hoover Treated Lumber & Wood Products
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Utilized company software and computer automated systems to pressure treat lumber with either fire retardant chemicals or pesticides.
- Operated Forklifts on a daily basis to load unload lumber and organized lumber for delivery and pick up.
- Lead crew for extended shifts unsupervised and met/exceeded daily, weekly, monthly, quotas, regularly.
Education
Highland High School Graduate -
Highland High School
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Docs
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Spreadsheets
- PLC operation
- DCS operation
- VFD operation
- Industrial Mobile Equipment operation
- Industrial Forklift
- Manlift
- Warehouse forklift
- Skid steer
- Confined spaces training
- Working at heights training
- Cal OSHA regulations knowledge
- Passport certification
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
05.2025 - Current
Operations & Maintenance Tech 2
DTE Energy
01.2021 - 01.2025
Commercial Route Driver/Dispatch
Knights Portable Services
07.2018 - 12.2020
Lumber Treater, Shift Lead
Hoover Treated Lumber & Wood Products
03.2017 - 07.2018
Highland High School Graduate -
Highland High School