Drtat Avetis Der-Tatevossian
Granada Hills,USA
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance and Landscape professional with experience supporting California public agencies through highway, park, facility, and grounds maintenance operations. Skilled in landscape care, vegetation management, irrigation systems, equipment operation, safety inspections, repairs, litter removal, and maintaining clean, safe, and accessible public areas.
Experienced working outdoors in various weather conditions while following safety rules, environmental standards, and established procedures. Effective communicator who works well with supervisors, coworkers, and the public to complete assignments, identify maintenance needs, and provide quality service. Reliable, safety-focused, and committed to protecting and improving public facilities and transportation environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Park Maintenance Aid
State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
Gorman, California
03.2026 - Current
- Collected and removed litter, debris, and trash from park grounds, trails, campsites, and picnic areas.
- Repaired and maintained campground fire rings to ensure safe visitor use.
- Cleaned and sanitized park restrooms, office buildings, and public facilities.
- Operated a weed wacker to trim grass, remove weeds, and maintain landscaped areas.
- Painted the interior and exterior of park restrooms and maintenance buildings.
- Maintained clean, safe, and attractive park facilities for visitors.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used hand tools and power equipment.
Seasonal Park Maintenance Aid
State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
Gorman, California
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Collected and removed litter, debris, and trash from park grounds, trails, campsites, and picnic areas.
- Repaired and maintained campground fire rings to ensure safe visitor use.
- Cleaned and sanitized park restrooms, office buildings, and public facilities.
- Operated a weed wacker to trim grass, remove weeds, and maintain landscaped areas.
- Painted the interior and exterior of park restrooms and maintenance buildings.
- Maintained clean, safe, and attractive park facilities for visitors.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used hand tools and power equipment.
Office Technician (Typing) - Permanent Intermittent
State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
San Bernardino, California
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed clerical duties including filing, scanning, data entry, copying, typing correspondence, and maintaining records.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and office computer systems efficiently.
- Assisted with mail distribution and tracked inventory to maintain optimal office supply levels.
- Troubleshot basic computer and documentation issues.
- Organized and stocked shelves and storage areas to ensure efficient access to inventory supplies.
Clean LA Program Worker
Northeast Graffiti Busters
Sun Valley, California
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted street sweeping, graffiti removal, litter cleanup, weed abatement, and public area maintenance to enhance community appearance and safety.
- Utilized hand tools and power equipment including weed eaters, mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers to maintain public spaces effectively.
- Supported traffic control operations through placement of cones, signs, barricades, and lane closures to ensure safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Maintained safe working conditions while following PPE and safety procedures.
- Worked effectively in various weather conditions including heat, rain, wind, and cold temperatures.
Highway Maintenance Worker - Permanent Intermittent
State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Ontario, California
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Remove litter, trash, and roadside debris from highway areas.
- Haul and dispose of green waste, debris, and materials safely.
- Operate tools such as shovels, rakes, pruners, loppers, weed whacker, blowers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaw.
- Remove weeds, unwanted vegetation, and overgrown plants.
- Perform basic irrigation repairs, such as checking sprinklers, fixing leaks, and replacing damaged parts.
- Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety boots, gloves, eye protection, and traffic safety gear.
- Clean and organize storage rooms, equipment areas, and maintenance yards.
- Inspect, clean, and maintain work vehicles.
- Perform pre-operation vehicle inspections and report safety issues before use.
- Maintain and clean hand tools and power tools after work.
- Set up warning signs, cones, and safety equipment in work zones.
- Work safely in all weather conditions, including heat, rain, wind, and cold.
- Follow safety rules, work instructions, and Caltrans procedures.
- Assist crew members with daily maintenance assignments.
Cook
Fox Studios
Los Angeles, California
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness and adhered to health and safety regulations daily.
- Collaborated with production teams to meet catering needs during filming schedules.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while maintaining high standards of food quality.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Production Kitcken
Universal Studios
Universal City, California
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Prepared ingredients and dishes following standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and mixers, efficiently and safely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and adhered to health regulations consistently.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages promptly.
- Loaded, organized and sorted pre-packaged food to prepare for deliveries.
- Prepared ingredients to use in cooking by chopping and peeling vegetables and cutting meat.
- Operated industrial size mixers, ovens, and other types of equipment to prepare meals.
- Controlled waste by following proper rotation techniques for product storage.
- Prepared ready-to-eat salads, soups, and entrees for establishments.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Answered questions regarding ingredients and cooking methods to avoid allergy conflictions.
- Checked quality of ingredients used for daily preparations.
- Sanitized work surfaces, utensils, and equipment according to health regulations.
- Used grills, deep fryers and griddles to cook food.
Stocker
Pep Boys
San Fernando, California
02.2009 - 05.2009
- Stocked shelves with automotive parts and accessories for customer accessibility.
- Organized inventory to maintain efficient stock levels and visibility.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the stockroom and sales floor.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely restocking of merchandise.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
- Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Pasadena, California01-2014
High School Diploma -
Birmingham High School
Van Nuys, California01-2009
Timeline
Seasonal Park Maintenance Aid
State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
03.2026 - Current
Seasonal Park Maintenance Aid
State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
11.2024 - 06.2025
Office Technician (Typing) - Permanent Intermittent
State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
05.2024 - 12.2024
Clean LA Program Worker
Northeast Graffiti Busters
10.2023 - 12.2023
Highway Maintenance Worker - Permanent Intermittent
State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
07.2022 - 03.2023
Cook
Fox Studios
08.2017 - 07.2019
Production Kitcken
Universal Studios
07.2014 - 05.2016
Stocker
Pep Boys
02.2009 - 05.2009
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
Birmingham High School