Darwin Contin
Riverdale,NY
Summary
Reliable and hardworking laborer with experience in water restoration, fiber optic, construction, demolition, and warehouse operations. Certified with strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality work. Experienced using power tools, performing physically demanding tasks, and working in fast paced environments
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Restoration Technician
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
White Plains, NY
10.2023 - 02.2026
- Oversaw the use of water extraction and drying equipment, ensuring efficient damage control in both residential and commercial settings.
- Analyzed damage severity and created comprehensive restoration plans aligned with specific situational needs.
- Managed inventory of restoration supplies, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols, equipment usage, and best practices in water restoration.
- Use power tools to safely remove unsalvageable, water-damaged materials (drywall, carpeting, plaster, tile, wood floors and cabinetry) and hauled away debris.
- Apply professional-grade antimicrobial and disinfectant to decontaminate affected areas, stop bacterial growth, and prevent mold.
- Reported documentation (pictures, moisture reading, sketch, scope sheet)
FIBER OPTIC TECHNICIAN
Optimum
Stamford, CT
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided the highest level of service to Clients through installations, changes, repairs and disconnection of Fiber optic services.
- Educate customers regarding use of installed products, explain agreements, billing and charges.
- Uses of small hand tools, power tools, ladder, company van and other equipment.
- When applicable, rearranging, and reconnecting fiber optic service drops at pole, underground or houses terminals.
- Installed and maintained fiber optic networks, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted thorough testing and troubleshooting of fiber optic systems to identify and resolve issues.
LABORER APPRENTICE
Local79
New York, NY
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Participated in broad range of construction projects involving interior & total building demolition, general construction, fire guarding , scaffolding erection & dismantling, mason tending and all other general support of construction.
- Operated and care for construction equipment and machines, and Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards
- Utilized skills and knowledge of hand power tools and machinery
- Participated in Union rallies, job lines, workshops, political meetings.
- Assisted skilled tradespeople with various labor-intensive projects.
MAIL HANDLER
United States Postal Service
White Plains, NY
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Loading & unloading moderate to heavy mail from trucks and sorting equipment.
- Separate outgoing bulk mail and load onto trucks for distribution.
- Managed safe and effective operation of forklift, ride on pallet jack for mail transportation to distribution areas.
- Work on mail machinery to separate all form of mail such as priority mail express, priority mail, first-class mail, USPS marketing mail, periodicals, packages/USPS Retail Ground.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow and meet daily postal service targets.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington Educational Campus
New York, NY06-2017
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NYSkills
- Physical strength & endurance
- Ability to operate power tools and machinery
- Bilingual - English & Spanish with ability to translate
- Strong work ethics
- SST card
- OSHA10
- DOL Asbestos
- Commercial Driver Medical
- IICRC Applied Structural Drying
- IICRC Water Damage Restoration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Water Restoration Technician
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
10.2023 - 02.2026
FIBER OPTIC TECHNICIAN
Optimum
03.2023 - 08.2023
LABORER APPRENTICE
Local79
05.2022 - 01.2023
MAIL HANDLER
United States Postal Service
10.2019 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
George Washington Educational Campus
Bronx Community College