Ricardo Rivera
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Driven Lead Maintenance Technician with a strong background in team leadership and quality maintenance work and repairs. Successful in keeping air conditioning and plumbing running smoothly. Expert in training and mentoring new staff on processes and duties. Motivated to provide prompt service by prioritizing maintenance requests and emergency needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance
Dutchess Dodge
05.2024 - Current
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize, and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
Stacking/Store Receiver
Lowes Home Improvement
03.2013 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Extended Stay America Hotel
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines, and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
Merchandiser Handler/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Gap Inc
08.2003 - 11.2020
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations
- Loaded, unloaded, transported, and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment
- Moved freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage.
Housekeeper
Sapphire Nursing Home
11.2001 - 09.2003
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property
- Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces
- Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms.
Maintenance/Housekeeper
Riverdale Rehabilitation Nursing Home Center
08.1996 - 09.2001
- Delivered requested items such as extra pillows or blankets to guest rooms
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately
- Ensured that all health standards were met during cleaning operations
- Maintained a clean linen closet by folding sheets neatly on shelves
- Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Samuel Compers Career And Technical
05.1994
Skills
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Electric Experience
- Electric System
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Basic Computer
- Constriction, drywall, painting
- Basic maintenance
- Building Maintenance
- Facility Maintenance
- Property Maintenance
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Maintenance
Dutchess Dodge
05.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Extended Stay America Hotel
11.2020 - 05.2024
Stacking/Store Receiver
Lowes Home Improvement
03.2013 - Current
Merchandiser Handler/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Gap Inc
08.2003 - 11.2020
Housekeeper
Sapphire Nursing Home
11.2001 - 09.2003
Maintenance/Housekeeper
Riverdale Rehabilitation Nursing Home Center
08.1996 - 09.2001
High School Diploma -
Samuel Compers Career And Technical