Operations and Maintenance Technician

DEESTER JAMES

Queens, NY **********@*****.*** 631-***-****

PROFILE

Hardworking and dependable professional with experience working in fast-paced

environments, following safety procedures, meeting deadlines, and working well witha

team. Able to think critically, make sound decisions, and communicate professionally.

WORK EXPERIENCE

UBS ARENA — BELMONT, NY

Overnight Laborer, Operations Department FEB 2024 - JULY 2026

* Supported overnight arena conversions and prepared the facility for upcoming events.

+ Built and removed staging, skating floors, ice surfaces, dirt flooring, and VIP areas depending

on event needs.

« Assisted with large-scale event conversions, including moving approximately one ton of dirt

for Monster Truck events.

+ Followed company safety procedures and worked closely with the operations crew to complete

conversions on schedule.

R&M CHIMNEY REPAIRS — FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY

Chimney Technician MAR 2003 - JAN 2024

* Inspected chimneys and flues using camera equipment to identify cracks, leaks, structural

damage, and other safety concerns.

* Measured carbon monoxide levels and completed safety checks.

* Explained needed repairs, estimated timelines, and repair options to customers.

* Repaired chimney crowns, flue liners, mortar, and brickwork while following required safety

procedures.

SHOPPERS WORLD — JAMAICA, NY

Stock Clerk NOV 2001 - DEC 2002

+ Received large weekly shipments and checked deliveries for missing or damaged merchandise.

* Moved inventory throughout the warehouse using dollies and hand trucks.

* Stocked merchandise, organized backroom inventory, and prepared items for the sales floor.

* Assisted customers with locating merchandise and kept management updated on inventory

levels.

FEDEX — WOODBRIDGE, NJ

Package Handler DEC 1996 - SEP 2001

* Sorted and handled packages for daily delivery operations in a high-volume warehouse environment

* Helped process approximately seven semi-trailers per month and prepared vans and trailers for deliveries.

* Used COSMOS handheld scanners to track and process packages

* Worked with the team to keep packages moving efficiently during peak periods

CERTIFICATIONS SKILLS

* New York State Security Guard License * Warehouse Operations * Security Operations

+ Inventory * Safety Procedures

* Customer Service * Teamwork

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