Ivette Zapata
**** ******* ******, *****, ** ****2
C: 347-***-**** E:**************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Flexible and reliable employee seeking a challenging position that encourages me to practice my skills while providing for professional growth.
Ability to lift up to 100lbs
Highly motivated self-starter
Able to work cooperatively and independently
Excellent communication and listening skills
Bilingual – Spanish/English
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Parks and Recreation Custodian and Filter Operator
Clean and maintain parks, playgrounds and surrounding areas to provide a safe environment.
Sanitize comfort stations and replenish supplies.
Paint interior and exterior of parks facilities.
Operate gas powered weed whackers, weed trimmers and lawn mowers.
Check playground equipment for damage and report needed repairs to supervisors.
Flag hazardous materials, sweep, rake, and collect leaves and debris for pickup.
Remove graffiti from a variety of surfaces using chemical and organic solvents.
Address patron questions and concerns.
Maintained pools through chlorinating and filtering process.
Custodial Maintenance / Porter
Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
Gather and empty trash, including recyclables, and dispose of waste in proper receptacles.
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
Mix water and detergents/acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors by safely operating industrial machinery.
Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water and chemical cleaners.
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
New York City DCAS New York, NY 9/2015- Present
Porter
New York City Parks Department New York, NY 6/1997 – 6/2012
Custodian Associate/ Filter Operator (seasonal)
Los Boricuas Barbershop Bronx, NY 7/2007-12/2007
Barbershop Custodian / Volunteer
EDUCATION
Bronx Regional High School Bronx, NY General Education