108 Professional Center Pkwy #103, San Rafael, CA 94903 | 707-235-4784 | cityworker12@gmail.com

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills

·   Thorough understanding of ADA compliance (2 years)

·   Title V: signage, access, design, maintenance and construction of places of public access 

·   Welding (15 years)

·   MIG, TIG,  SMAW and Plasma cutting

·   PVC irrigation repair (5 years)

·   Above and below ground sprinkler irrigation pipe and valve repair

·   Set timers, troubleshoot and routine maintenance

·   Woodwork/Carpentry (5 years)

·   Interior, residential and commercial framing

·   Construction of shelves, staircases, doors and gates

·   Electrical experience (4 years)

·   Local code knowledge – locations and types of fixtures, conduits, and controls

·   Roofing and all exterior building maintenance (10+ years )

·   Troubleshoot and repair of building ventilation systems

·   Seasonal maintenance of HVAC equipment

·   Light IT (2 years)

·   Network construction and repair with WEP2 security

·   Diagnosis and repair of network related issues

·   Data entry and common computer programs (15+ years)

·   10 key, Office, Lotus, AS400

·   GPS and GIS mapping systems with overlay (5 years)

·   Budget development, proposal, and maintenance – annual and seasonal (10 years)

·   Inventory (15+ years)

·   Maintain inventory with forward thinking in order to successfully manage upcoming project needs 

·   Design and construction of cast bronze plaque set in stone (remembrance plaques) – special request

 

Management

·   Strong leadership and team management skills

·   Ability to oversee day-to-day departmental operations

·   Provide the necessary tools and manpower for each job assigned

·   Keep schedules intact and stay on deadline despite absenteeism (planned and unplanned)

·   Build rapport, trust through communication, and forward thinking

·   Improvisation and communication of ideas and issues before they become problematic

·   Accountability for safety of each team member – Institution of ongoing weekly safety trainings

·   Trusted with employer assets

·   Vehicles, Tools, Equipment – Check out, transport, utilize without supervision, and return in appropriate condition

·   Consistently maintain a balanced budget while under increasing financial constraints.

Accomplishments

·   Certified public radio operator (MERA – Marin Emergency Radio Association)

·   Rehabilitated 4 multi-use outdoor sports fields – Indian Valley College

·   Removal and replacement of worn or damaged turf

·   Maintain public safety at the facility, and maintenance of all pathways, fences, scoreboards, and stadium lighting

·   Completed all necessary welding projects personally without outsourcing, in order to stay on budget

·   Design, construct, and maintain restroom facilities and public seating to ADA requirements

·   Retrofit buildings of public access to ensure ADA compliance

·   Met ADA and California Statute Title 24 compliance on all public restrooms in Novato during my employment with the City

·   Removed, redesigned, constructed and reinstalled 4 redwood sitting platform benches - Hoog park

·   Inspected all of city park playgrounds to ensure safety regulations were met

·   Fall height standards, Soil and tan bark impaction studies, Trip hazard with fall assessment from height

·   Structures were inspected against federal playground apparatus safety list; failed structures were coordinated for repair or replacement

·   Design and construction of the tree grate modification versions 1&2 – Grant Avenue

·   Protective structures that were originally housing young trees in street parking stalls which required modification

·   Complete disassembly, shortening of overall structure, welding in-house and reinstallation on site (162 trees)

·   Maintained a Class A commercial license with the following endorsements: Tanker, Combo and AirBrake - 15 years citation free

Experience

City of novato public works | Novato, CA | 1999-2016

Special Projects Department - 2006-2016

Maintenance Division 2009-2016

Managed and executed all special projects, including but not limited to any nonstandard department work usually reserved for contracting out due to its specialized nature. Substantial fiscal net savings were gained by completing tasks in house.  Park apparatus installation, welding, repair and construction of city owned buildings etc.

Parks Maintenance Division 2009-2016

Performed skilled and semi – skilled tasks involving the maintenance, construction and repair of park and recreational facilities. Turf care being priority with a heavy focus on water management, soils condition and sustainability. Irrigation skill and blueprint interpretation required.  Secondary duties included site prep for large events, post event clean up, asset inventory and inspection post-event. Serve as a Department Lead; routinely assigned as an Interim Supervisor for teams when they were absent a leader or when extra help was required.

Island Maintenance Division 2006-2009

Maintained street islands, traffic easements and right of way, by way of mechanical and chemical means. Tree health and assessment for hazard removal in the traffic right of way, using early warning traffic signs, cones, and competence in traffic calming and management. Full situational awareness of underground utilities are imperative.  Serve as a Department Lead; routinely assigned as an Interim Supervisor for teams when they were absent a leader or when extra help was required.

Streets Maintenance Department 1999-2006

Street Maintenance Division 1999-2006

Performed a wide variety of physically challenging tasks; operating many various large construction vehicles. Knowledge of municipal code for construction for roads and sidewalk.

 

 

Education

Cousework/No degree obtained | 1996 | santa rosa Junior college – Santa Rosa

·   Related coursework: Dual Enrollment with High School – General Education Classes

 

Diploma | 1996 | Casa grande High School - Petaluma

·   Related coursework: Automotive Engine repair,  Automotive Body Repair,  Metal Fabrication Techniques

 

References and Portfolio Available Upon Request