Joshua Tortora
Shelton
Summary
Engergetic and organized professional with multiple years of experience executing construction, custodial and maintenance duties in and around various facilities. Very capable of working discreetly alongside others who are trying to work in a quiet environment. Experienced in working on my assignment alongside other trades in order to complete a larger goal. Uniquely skilled at performing minor repairs and responding quickly to emergency service calls. Strong knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations and ability to provide basic first-aid.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Custodian
Shelton Board of Education
Shelton
09.2019 - Current
- Complete daily tasks such as: sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately. As well as monitoring and and restocking items as needed.
- Inspect buildings for potential hazards or other issues that need to be addressed. Reporting those issues that I cannot solve.
- Performing general maintenance tasks such as painting walls or fixing broken fixtures; changing filters on HVAC units periodically.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Provide support services for a variety of events including setup and breakdown assistance as needed.
- Assist with special projects related to custodial care as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Setting up chairs and tables for events taking place in the building's common areas; organizing supplies for upcoming events.
- Ensure that all equipment was properly maintained and stored after use.
- Strict adherence to health and safety regulations while performing duties as well as maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
Freelance Journalist
Self-Employed
Shelton
04.2010 - Current
- Worked primarily on the move which required me to organize and maintain multiple projects at once while coordinating personal necessities in unfamiliar settings.
- Was able to effectively communicate and convey competency and gain trust to cultivate sources and set up interviews for projects.
- Generated ideas for feature stories that would be compelling to readership audiences.
- Developed content for multiple news outlets, including newspapers and magazines as well as updating websites with new content daily or weekly depending on publication schedule.
- Analyzed data from surveys and polls to identify trends or patterns related to specific topics.
- Compiled research material into an organized format appropriate for the publication medium.
- Proofread articles prior to submission for errors in grammar or syntax.
- Assisted other journalists in researching complex topics or locating hard-to-find sources.
Construction Manager
Premier Office Installation
Milford
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Worked on projects ranging from as small as installing a computer monitor arm alone in an active office space quietly and discreetly to coordinating 800+ workstation projects at companies like ASML and WWE.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
- Provided guidance to workers regarding safe operating procedures when using machinery or tools.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, trades workers, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely completion of processes.
Education
Journalism
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 08.2005 - 05.2008
Skills
- Facility management
- Event support
- Building maintenance
- Facilities repair
- Cleaning expertise
- Equipment operation
- Equipment Repair
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Work independently
- Excellent communication skills
- Responsible and dependable
Reference
- Paul Mayo - Owner, Premier Office Installation. (203)895-3967
- William Manion - Director of Parks and Recreation, Shelton, CT. (203)906-9713
- William Maloney - Football Official, WCFOA. (203)516-8191
- Daniel Young - Head Basketball Coach, Masuk High School. (203)305-8694
- Brian Kopec - Former Co-worker, Shelton Board of Education. (203)923-3431
- Daniel Cuddy - Longtime side project employer. Stratford, CT. (203)984-2399
Affiliations
- Lifetime involvement in sports working as both a coach and an official for basketball, football, soccer and lacrosse as well as various mutli-sport youth camps.
- Experienced gardner/landscaper; have always maintained a large food garden that requires near constant attention and regular maintenance.
- Performed various construction projects throughout my adult life. My father is a general contractor, as is my uncle, both of whom I have worked with many times while also doing virtually all of my own non-electrical construction work.
Timeline
Custodian
Shelton Board of Education
09.2019 - Current
Construction Manager
Premier Office Installation
04.2016 - 03.2020
Freelance Journalist
Self-Employed
04.2010 - Current
Journalism
University of Connecticut
08.2005 - 05.2008