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Sha-Lena Martin

New York City Parks Department
New York,NY
15
years of professional experience

Qualified New York City parks worker with solid background in maintaining and enhancing city parks. Great in performing groundskeeping duties and ensuring public safety. Demonstrated ability in operating gardening equipment and tools, along with problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Work History

City Park Worker

2 Years 8 Months
New York City Parks Department | 02.2024 - Current
  • Maintained park grounds by picking up litter, emptying trash receptacles, and keeping walkways clear
  • Operated hand tools and basic equipment to support cleaning and routine maintenance tasks
  • Inspected park areas for hazards, damage, and sanitation issues, reporting concerns promptly
  • Supported landscaping tasks by raking leaves, removing debris, and watering planting areas
  • Upheld high sanitation standards by cleaning restrooms regularly while ensuring sufficient stock of necessary supplies at all times.

Janitorial Worker

4 Years 7 Months
New York City Housing Authority | 04.2018 - 11.2022
  • Cleaned lobbies, hallways, stairwells, and common areas to maintain safe, sanitary housing facilities.
  • Removed trash, debris, and recycling from interior and exterior building areas.
  • Reported maintenance issues, safety hazards, and supply shortages to supervisors for prompt resolution.
  • Inspected assigned areas and restocked cleaning materials to support consistent housekeeping operations.

Construction Flagger

5 Months
Debal Construction | 07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Directed traffic flow around active construction zones, maintaining safe vehicle and pedestrian movement.
  • Positioned warning signs, cones, and barricades according to work zone safety requirements.
  • Communicated clearly with equipment operators using hand signals and two-way radios.

Building Porter

4 Years 6 Months
Bellevue Hospital | 03.2012 - 09.2016
  • Collected and disposed of waste, including biohazard materials, following hospital safety procedures.
  • Monitored assigned areas for spills, hazards, and maintenance needs, then reported issues promptly.
  • Operated floor care equipment to maintain safe, orderly, and clean hospital environments.
  • Supported new porters by demonstrating cleaning procedures, safety practices, and unit workflows.

Education

GED

New York Department of Education | Albany, NY | 06.2003

Skills

Hand tool proficiency
Heavy lifting
Grounds maintenance
Public safety
Site safety
Waste removal
Painting
Snow removal

Timeline

City Park Worker

New York City Parks Department
02.2024 - CurrentRead More

Janitorial Worker

New York City Housing Authority
04.2018 - 11.2022Read More

Construction Flagger

Debal Construction
07.2017 - 12.2017Read More

Building Porter

Bellevue Hospital
03.2012 - 09.2016Read More

New York Department of Education

GED
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Sha-Lena Martin