John Lastra
Grand Island,Nebraska
Summary
Detail-oriented Maintenance Technician skilled in facility upkeep, hazard reporting, and customer service. Demonstrated expertise in work order tracking and team collaboration to ensure safe, clean, and operational event spaces.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Nebraska State Fair
Grand Island, NE
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Maintained fairgrounds buildings, restrooms, and event spaces for Nebraska State Fair operations.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded to maintenance requests from staff, vendors, and guests at fairgrounds.
- Monitored safety issues and reported hazards across Nebraska State Fair facilities.
- Cleaned work areas thoroughly to maintain a safe environment for events. and removed debris to support safe Nebraska State Fair events.
Hospitality Services Attendant
Ramada Inn
Kearney, Nebraska
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted guests with towels, directions, and service requests to enhance their experience.
- Restocked linens, toiletries, and cleaning supplies in hotel storage areas to ensure availability for guest needs.
- Performed cleaning of lobbies to maintain a welcoming environment., hallways, and common areas throughout Ramada Inn.
- Reported maintenance issues to supervisors for prompt room repairs.
Design Painter
Kucera Painting
Kearney, Nebraska
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Coordinated with crew members to ensure timely completion of residential and commercial painting projects
- Prepared surfaces for painting through sanding, scraping, and patching
- Operated power and hand tools to maintain safety standards and quality of work
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Followed safety rules, ladder practices, and material handling procedures
- Cleared job sites of debris and materials to ensure a clean and safe environment post-project
Maintenance Technician
Viaero Center
Kearney, Nebraska
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Responded to maintenance requests from staff, vendors, and guests at fairgrounds.
- Cleaned work areas and removed debris to support safe Nebraska State Fair events.
- Established event layouts to facilitate Nebraska State Fair activities. and broke down event areas for Nebraska State Fair programs.
Cook Shift Leader
Perkins Family Restaurant
Kearney, Nebraska
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Coordinated ticket flow with servers and kitchen team.
- Trained cooks on Perkins recipes, plating, and timing.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Prepared grill, fry, and pantry stations for guest orders.
Education
Highland High School
Palmdale, CASkills
- Facility maintenance
- Work order management
- Hazard reporting
- Event coordination
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Customer service
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Nebraska State Fair
07.2026 - 08.2026
Hospitality Services Attendant
Ramada Inn
03.2022 - 05.2022
Design Painter
Kucera Painting
04.2019 - 10.2019
Maintenance Technician
Viaero Center
02.2018 - 02.2019
Cook Shift Leader
Perkins Family Restaurant
03.2017 - 07.2017
Highland High School