Cesar Flores
Evanston,IL
Summary
Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Worker 1 Water and Sewer
Village Of Morton Grove
Morton Grove, Illinois
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Performing heavy manual labor, shoveling for water main repairs, sewer line repairs, catch basin rebuilding, and fire hydrant installations.
- Operating various equipment, such as front-end loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks.
- Participated in training sessions on proper safety procedures when operating machinery or dealing with hazardous materials.
Water Worker 1 Apprentices
City of evanstonn
Evanston, IL
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
- Participated in regular training sessions to improve product knowledge and service skills.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Executed groundskeeping duties, including snow removal and leaf cleanup, to ensure safe access.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Performed routine maintenance checks and repairs on building systems to ensure optimal operation.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks such as scrubbing floors, dusting surfaces, and emptying waste receptacles.
- Collected trash from designated areas within the building on a daily basis.
- Inspected and replaced light fixtures and bulbs.
- Drove dump truck to job sites while adhering to all applicable traffic laws and company policies.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Armark
Evanston, IL
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Emptied trash cans and replaced liners as needed.
- Kept trash cans empty by removing regularly from rooms, bathrooms and hallways.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
Water Plant Operator Apprentice
City Of Evanston water plant
Evanston, IL
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Added chemicals to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
- Conducted visual inspections on all water treatment units to ensure proper working order.
- Calibrated instruments used for measuring pressure, flow rate, temperature within the facility's systems.
- Provided assistance during routine laboratory testing by preparing samples for analysis according to established protocols.
- Monitored water plant operations to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Performed grounds and equipment maintenance to keep facility running smoothly.
- Refilled and replaced chemical containers to prevent shortages and delays.
- Collected samples to assess water quality and tested for pH, hardness and sediment levels.
- Backwashed filters to remove dirt, grime and buildups.
- Performed chemical tests on raw and treated water samples to determine levels of acidity, alkalinity, turbidity, and other factors.
- Adjusted chemicals such as chlorine or lime to maintain proper pH balance in water supply.
- Used SCADA system to maintain appropriate levels.
- Performed housekeeping duties to keep facilities clean and neat.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School
Evanston, IL05-2022
Skills
- Water treatment
- Equipment maintenance
- Sample collection
- Heavy lifting
- Truck unloading
- Work site maintenance
- Flexible schedule
- Water quality testing
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Forklift certified
- OSHA #3015 : Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
Timeline
Maintenance Worker 1 Water and Sewer
Village Of Morton Grove
06.2025 - Current
Water Worker 1 Apprentices
City of evanstonn
04.2024 - 06.2025
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Armark
01.2024 - 04.2024
Water Plant Operator Apprentice
City Of Evanston water plant
10.2022 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School