KENNETH ESPADA
11 Times Square
Howard Beach
1
Language
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Q-01 Licensed Refrigeration Machine Operator & Senior Building Porter with 14+ years of hands-on commercial property maintenance in New York City. Proven expertise operating heavy machinery, managing complex floor restoration (buffing, stripping, waxing), and executing critical winterization and snow removal operations. Certified in NYC building systems with extensive technical training through the Local 32BJ Training Fund.
Work History
Senior Building Operating Porter / Maintenance Technician
16 Years 7 Months- Maintain daily operational efficiency, safety, and cleanliness across a high-profile, 1.1 million sq. ft. Class-A commercial tower in Midtown Manhattan.
- Execute technical maintenance alongside engineering staff, applying Q-01 RMO and EPA Universal knowledge to assist with refrigeration, HVAC, and central chiller plant equipment monitoring.
- Lead comprehensive hard-floor care programs, performing scheduled strip-and-wax procedures, deep cleaning, and daily high-speed burnishing in high-traffic common areas and lobby spaces.
- Operate ride-on snow machines, plows, and de-icing equipment to ensure safe, code-compliant winter grounds management and exterior plaza entryways.
- Respond directly to tenant work orders, performing minor mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs while maintaining high property standards.
Education
- Ongoing Building Maintenance & Technical Training
High School Diploma
Graduated 2005
Skills
Building Engineering & Technical: Central Plant Operations
Refrigeration & Chiller Systems
HVAC Preventative Maintenance
Basic Plumbing/Electrical Repairs
Building Inspections
Floor Care & Restoration: Rotary Buffing
High-Speed Burnishing
Stripping
Waxing
Auto-Scrubber Operation
Carpet Extraction
Seasonal & Heavy Operations: Ride-on Snow Machines
Snowplows
Snowblowers
De-icing
Pressure Washing
Power Tools
Safety & Operations: OSHA Standards
SDS/Chemical Handling
Inventory Management
Emergency Response & Tenant Service
Certification
- Q-01 Licensed Refrigeration Machine Operator (RMO) – FDNY
- EPA Universal Technician Certification – EPA Section 608
- Local 32BJ Training Fund Courses & Upgrades (2017 – Present)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Building Operating Porter / Maintenance Technician
11 Times Square
01.2010 - CurrentRead More
Brentwood High School
High School Diploma
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Local 32BJ Training Fund
from Ongoing Building Maintenance & Technical Training
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