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Derek Lilly

Summary

Dynamic service professional with extensive experience in maintaining exceptional cleanliness and delivering outstanding customer service. Recognized for a strong work ethic, reliability, and effective communication skills, consistently contributing to team success and adapting seamlessly to evolving needs. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring smooth operations and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to continuous learning and growth, fostering collaboration and driving organizational excellence with a positive attitude.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Porter/Maintenance

GLENWOOD MANAGEMENT
09.2023 - 07.2025
  • Seasonal
  • Maintained building exteriors for professional, clean presentation standards.
  • Assisted in event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely execution and seamless transitions between events.
  • Performed cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
  • Improved overall cleanliness standards within the property by performing routine maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, fixing minor repairs, or reporting larger issues to management.
  • Cleaned and organized building areas as required.
  • Maintained a strong work ethic and punctuality, consistently arriving on time and prepared for each shift.

Reservoir Operator

New York City Department of Environmental Protection
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Removal of litter on an ongoing basis around DEP facilities, lands and fence lines.
  • Vegetative management and weeding on 112 acres DEP managed properties.
  • Removal of brush from frontages and along fence lines.
  • Graffiti removal from structures and walls.
  • Repaint perimeter fences and gates.
  • Cut grass at the Croton Filtration Plant and Jerome Park Reservoir
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.

Masonry Laborer

City Island Yacht Club
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Assisted with the preparation of concrete and mortar and other tools and materials needed for day-to-day work.
  • Assisted in the maintenance, alterations, and repairs of walls, sidewalks, floors, and other related structures or surfaces.
  • Operated and tended to machinery and heavy equipment.
  • Completed additional tasks assigned.
  • Ensured accurate measurements for projects by utilizing professional tools such as levels, plumb bobs, framing squares, and measuring tapes.
  • Improved worksite safety by diligently maintaining clean work areas, removing debris, and organizing tools and materials.
  • Completed detailed repair work on damaged masonry structures such as cracked walls or crumbling surfaces using specialized tools like chisels or hammers.

Construction

CSS Staffing
12.2015 - 05.2021
  • Cleaning the constitution site by removing hazardous materials and debris from the worksite.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials to prepare for use in construction.
  • Operating equipment and heavy machinery used in constructions sites.

Education

Regents Diploma -

Thurgood Marshall High School
New York, NY
01.2006

Skills

  • Sanitation practices
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Outdoor work
  • Facility maintenance experience
  • Lawn maintenance
  • Carpentry
  • Horticulture
  • Plumbing
  • Experienced
  • OSHA (5 years)
  • Cleaning & Ground maintenance (4 years)
  • One year of landscape maintenance
  • Climbing
  • Cleaning & sanitation
  • Porter experience (5 years)
  • Masonry construction skills
  • Turf care and management
  • Tree Trimming
  • Client support
  • Snow removal expertise
  • Proficient in lifting and transporting heavy objects
  • Experienced general laborer
  • Porter experience
  • Maintenance (6 years)
  • Java
  • Efficient loading and unloading
  • Landscaping
  • Skilled construction laborer
  • Lawn maintenance
  • Heavy lifting
  • COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Xerox (1 year)
  • Strong work ethic
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety awareness
  • Worksite safety
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Critical thinking
  • Initiative and Self-motivation
  • Materials transport

Accomplishments

    OSHA 10

    OSHA 30

    Flagger Certification

    Flagger

Timeline

Porter/Maintenance

GLENWOOD MANAGEMENT
09.2023 - 07.2025

Reservoir Operator

New York City Department of Environmental Protection
07.2021 - 07.2023

Masonry Laborer

City Island Yacht Club
05.2021 - 06.2021

Construction

CSS Staffing
12.2015 - 05.2021

Regents Diploma -

Thurgood Marshall High School