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Karl Cooper

Summary

I have over 30 years of Accounting, Maintenance and Operational experience in the public and private sector. I have a vast amount of knowledge that will enhance the agency and also my fellow co-workers

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Park Supervisor 1

City Of New York Parks & Recreation
06.2023 - Current

Supervise, instruct seasonal and alternative workforces assigned to the maintenance, protection and operation of swimming pool and comfort stations


Perform site inspections, generate work requests via AMPS, schedule and approve staff time worked by employees via City Time


Ensure that pool areas are safe, clean and attractive to the patrons, Correct safety hazards immediately


Conduct regular testing of water chemistry to conform with Federal, State and City requirements


Prepare reports and forms on a weekly basis with various City agencies

Associate Park Service Worker

City Of New York Parks & Recreation
10.2021 - 06.2023

Open parks, playgrounds and comfort stations, inspect and report any irregularities that must be addressed immediately


Perform, train and supervise seasonal aide in the recovery and disposal of waste in a timely manner via packer


Coordinate and supervise seasonal and alternative workforce at special events , which entails site preparation, equipment transportation, seating and clean-up

Associate Park Service Worker

City Of New York Parks & Recreation
12.2018 - 10.2021

Operated heavy duty equipments such as jack hammer, hydraulic pounder, back hoe, container truck


Installed and repaired fences, Belgian and Hex blocks, paved surfaces, safety surfaces in playgrounds, parks and greenstreets


Worked closely with plumbers to excavate and expose broken pipes within parks and playgrounds


Assist with events including tent set-up and other functions as assigned by Borough Management

Education

No Degree - Public Administration And Policy

CUNY School of Labor And Urban Studies
New York, New York

Bachelor of Arts - Labor And Urban Studies

CUNY School of Labor And Urban Studies
New York, New York
06.2026

High School Diploma -

Excelsior High School
Kingston, Jamaica
06.1982

Skills

  • Commercial Drivers License (B) Expires 7/2028
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Swimming Pool Operations Certification, Expires 5/18/2026
  • FDNY Fitness in Storage, Handling and use of Corrosives and Oxidizers-C42 Expires 6/2/2026
  • FDNY Fitness in Supervision of Handling & Use of Corrosives & Oxidizers

Timeline

Park Supervisor 1

City Of New York Parks & Recreation
06.2023 - Current

Associate Park Service Worker

City Of New York Parks & Recreation
10.2021 - 06.2023

Associate Park Service Worker

City Of New York Parks & Recreation
12.2018 - 10.2021

No Degree - Public Administration And Policy

CUNY School of Labor And Urban Studies

Bachelor of Arts - Labor And Urban Studies

CUNY School of Labor And Urban Studies

High School Diploma -

Excelsior High School
Karl Cooper