Edward De La Cruz
Peabody,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Liuna 272 Shop Steward
Cambridge Housing Authority
Cambridge , MA
02.2025 - Current
- Attended meetings with management to negotiate terms of collective bargaining agreements.
- Helped management develop strategies for negotiating with labor unions and obtaining optimum terms.
- Examined supply and raw material levels to determine shortages and make necessary adjustments.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards established by the union.
- Facilitated communication between management and employees.
Maintenance Laborer
Cambridge Housing Authority
Cambridge, MA
05.2019 - Current
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools to begin repair work
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws and other power tools
- Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health
- Eliminated undesirable weeds and pests by physically removing problems or applying chemicals
- Planted flowers, and or trimmed bushes, shrubs, trees and grass
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards
- Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools
- Applied mulch to help maintain optimal soil temperatures and create barrier from heat and cold
- Repaired minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing issues to return equipment to functionality
- Monitored gauges and meters to record temperature fluctuations and document variances in airflow and fuel consumption.
- Assisted in the installation of various electrical, plumbing and carpentry fixtures.
- Operated a variety of power tools such as grinders, saws and drills.
- Received verbal instructions from supervisor regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all machines used within the facility.
Enlisted Soldier
National Guard
East Bridgewater, MA
02.2014 - 02.2022
- Used rifles, machine guns and other weapons to prep for potential warfare
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills
- Conducted classes to teach fellow soldiers in platoon about safety and awareness topics
- Developed expertise in small arms use, care and accountability
- Operated surveillance, electronic warfare and other weapon systems
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives
Security/Concierge
RSIG Security
Framingham, MA
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Greeting and checking in guests
- Complete incident reports
- Enforce rules policy of property
- Supervised network activity and security camera footage to locate potential threats
- Ran routine security checks, suggesting improvements as necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Somerville High School
Somerville, MA05.2013
Mass Hoisting 2A-1C
Peterson SchoolSkills
- Quick Learner
- Attentive
- Multi-Tasker
- Creative Problem Solver
- Maintenance & Repair
- Customer Service
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- PPE Use
Languages
Timeline
Liuna 272 Shop Steward
Cambridge Housing Authority
02.2025 - Current
Maintenance Laborer
Cambridge Housing Authority
05.2019 - Current
Security/Concierge
RSIG Security
01.2017 - 05.2019
Enlisted Soldier
National Guard
02.2014 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Somerville High School
Mass Hoisting 2A-1C