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CHARLES KWIECINSKI

STONY POINT

Summary

Dedicated park maintenance professional with experience at Lake Welch Harriman State Park, skilled in equipment operation and maintenance. Successfully implemented sustainable practices, enhancing resource conservation and reducing waste. Strong communicator, adept at reporting maintenance issues and fostering a welcoming environment for visitors. Proven ability to improve preventive maintenance, minimizing vehicle breakdowns.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Park Maintenance

Lake Welch Harriman State Park
01.2023 - Current

Current job duties include , Maintenance and cleaning of grounds .

General repairs to buildings and other park infrastructure .

Maintenance of certain off road vehicles .

  • Participated in training sessions and team meetings for continuous improvement, keeping up-to-date with best practices and park maintenance procedures.
  • Implemented sustainable practices in park maintenance, reducing waste and conserving resources.
  • Improved preventive maintenance practices, resulting in fewer vehicle breakdowns and lower repair costs.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with facility management, reporting any equipment issues or maintenance needs promptly.
  • Assisted in maintenance of parking equipment, ensuring functionality and reliability.
  • Developed essential skills in equipment operation and maintenance for efficient use of tractors, plows, seeders, and other farm machinery.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere by assisting visitors with directions or recommendations on available amenities within the parks'' premises.

Parks Maintenance Worker

Lake Welch, Harriman State Park
04.2018 - 12.2022
  • Secured park gates or doors at closing time and unlocked at opening.
  • Assisted with seasonal preparations including snow removal during winter months.
  • Participated in training programs to enhance skills, ensuring continuous improvement in job performance.
  • Preserved natural habitats through careful landscaping, pruning, and removal of invasive species.
  • Handled minor repairs on park equipment ensuring that all facilities function efficiently.
  • Enhanced park visitor experience by maintaining clean and safe facilities, pathways, and recreational areas.
  • Operated a variety of tools and machinery for tasks like mowing lawns, trimming trees, repairing fences, painting picnic tables, fixing broken sprinklers resulting in well-maintained parks'' grounds.
  • Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
  • Improved park aesthetics with meticulous attention to detail in litter removal and upkeep of benches, signs, and other infrastructure.

Education

No Degree - Forestry

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
02-1980

No Degree - Electric Arc Welding And Gas Welding

Broome County BOCES
Binghamton, NY
03-1979

No Degree - Elementary Education

Kutztown State Collage
Kutztown, PA
01-1969

High School Diploma -

Clarkstown Sr. High
New City, NY
06-1968

Skills

  • Maintenance and repair reporting
  • Maintenance issue reporting
  • Sidewalk maintenance
  • Installations and maintenance
  • Survey equipment maintenance
  • Basic maintenance
  • Vehicle maintenance basics
  • Park equipment maintenance
  • On-site maintenance

Accomplishments

Past work experience include owning my own construction company. My expertize of running the company consisted of , assessing a potential job , estimating the materials and labor of the project. if successful , managing the project to the satisfaction of the customer .
My company , Cee - Kay Construction , ran from 1984 - 2016
Prior to 1984 , I worked for Pomeroy lumber , 1976- 1983 , as a timber agent / log procurement . Job includes heavy machinery operator , welding, saw mill operator .

Interests

  • Gardening
  • Hiking

Timeline

Park Maintenance

Lake Welch Harriman State Park
01.2023 - Current

Parks Maintenance Worker

Lake Welch, Harriman State Park
04.2018 - 12.2022

No Degree - Forestry

Syracuse University

No Degree - Electric Arc Welding And Gas Welding

Broome County BOCES

No Degree - Elementary Education

Kutztown State Collage

High School Diploma -

Clarkstown Sr. High