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Vironya Yahya

El Cajon,CA

Summary

Energetically advanced parks and community spaces at Waterfront Park, enhancing safety and visitor satisfaction through expert maintenance management and exceptional customer service. Fluent in multiple languages, adept in power tool operation and irrigation systems, significantly improved facility standards and team training protocols, embodying a commitment to excellence and community engagement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Parks Maintenance Worker

Waterfront Park
San Diego, CA
05.2024 - Current
  • Performed regular maintenance and upkeep of park grounds, facilities and equipment.
  • Assisted in the development of new parks, playgrounds and recreational areas.
  • Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from staff or customers.
  • Conducted training sessions for new hires on safe operating procedures for machinery and tools used in park maintenance activities.
  • Operated a variety of hand tools and power tools for various maintenance activities.
  • Ensured that work areas were safe by following established safety protocols at all times.
  • Identified potential hazards in the workplace and implemented corrective measures accordingly.
  • Trained new maintenance staff on procedures and safety protocols.
  • Explained rules and regulations of facilities and entertainment attractions to customers.
  • Created detailed reports outlining project costs and timelines in order to track progress towards goals.
  • Operated and explained proper use of mechanical equipment to employees.

Park Maintenance

Heritage County Park
San Diego, CA
09.2019 - 04.2023
  • Adhered to strict safety guidelines while operating vehicles or heavy machinery used in park maintenance operations.
  • Reported any suspicious activity or violations of park rules to appropriate authorities.
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on lawn mowers, including replacing spark plugs, changing oil, sharpening blades, and testing fuel systems.
  • Negotiated with vendors and service providers to schedule maintenance and support services.
  • Assisted in the repair and maintenance of sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots.
  • Ensured proper maintenance of the playground, restrooms, and other public areas within the park's boundaries.
  • Inspected parks for safety hazards and took necessary corrective action.
  • Repaired benches, picnic tables, house railings, door locks, and other outdoor items as needed.
  • Conducted routine inspections of irrigation systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Installed signs, fences and other structures according to plans and specifications.
  • Oversee special events and functions.

Park Attendant

San Diego county parks and recreation
San Diego, CA
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Assuredly, daily maintenance of the park's facilities is performed.
  • Improved the lawns, planted trees, and many other plants.
  • Improving and maintaining the irrigation system.
  • Provided excellent customer service by ensuring all customers felt welcome, and provided information about the history of the park.
  • Maintain basic electrical repairs.
  • Enforced Park rules and regulations.
  • Answered customer inquiries via phone or email regarding availability of facilities or services offered at the park.
  • Greeted guests and explained park facilities and services available for public use, answered questions, gave directions, resolved visitor complaints and maintained good public relations.

Technician One

HELIX Environmental Planning
San Diego, CA
12.2016 - 09.2017
  • Replaced invasive plants with California natives in government and commercial settings
  • Established plants and updated landscaping

Server

Alforon Restaurant
San Diego, CA
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Provided menu information for customers, recorded orders
  • Maintained clean restaurant surroundings

Type II Fire Fighter

California Conservation Corps
National City, CA
04.2016 - 09.2016
  • Safely, effectively, and efficiently used and maintained common wild-land fire hand tools, brush-cutters, leaf blowers, chainsaws, and pumps/hose-lays
  • Monitored radio communications during emergency calls and dispatched additional resources as needed.
  • Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
  • Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.

Corps Member

California Conservation Corps
National City, CA
11.2014 - 09.2016
  • Worked as a member of a diverse team to improve neighborhoods, parks and forests
  • Drove Bobcat to move material from one location to another
  • Worked with Caltrans to improve roadside cleanliness
  • Built and restored trails in riverbeds and county parks

Education

High School Diploma -

Urban Corps Charter School
San Diego, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Safety-Conscious Worksite
  • Multilingual
  • Fluent in English
  • Fluent in Arabic
  • Fluent in Chaldean
  • Maintenance management
  • Power tool operation
  • Irrigation systems
  • Site safety
  • Basic carpentry
  • Maintenance proficiency
  • Tree pruning
  • Trail maintenance

References

  • Samuel Alexander, Supervisor, California Conservation Corps, (858)-740-4693
  • Andrae Aldrete, Supervisor, California Conservation Corps, 619-274-1705

Timeline

Parks Maintenance Worker

Waterfront Park
05.2024 - Current

Park Maintenance

Heritage County Park
09.2019 - 04.2023

Park Attendant

San Diego county parks and recreation
03.2018 - 09.2019

Technician One

HELIX Environmental Planning
12.2016 - 09.2017

Server

Alforon Restaurant
10.2016 - 12.2016

Type II Fire Fighter

California Conservation Corps
04.2016 - 09.2016

Corps Member

California Conservation Corps
11.2014 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

Urban Corps Charter School
Vironya Yahya