Chris Quesada Email & Phone Number

Oakland, California

I sweep, rake, pick up and dispose of leaves, litter, and other debris from surfaces surrounding facilities and reservoir roofs and clean drains. I clear areas around facilities with weeds, brush, hedges, shrubs, and small trees. I keep detailed records of hours worked and the work performed, equipment and materials used; monitor and document weather and field conditions, evaluate and document alternatives considered, and use of pesticides. I'm familiar with EBMUD's AIM work order system, ETS, IPM field reporting system, I submit monthly chemical use reports to County Ag. and attend monthly Local Safety Committe meetings. I've worked out of class as Foreman and performed their duties when needed. I drive a truck, specialized tractor, spray rig and other vehicles such as Aebi mower, skid Steer, and forklift during the performance of the work; operate and tow a variety of grounds maintenance equipment. Perform a variety of general gardening tasks such as fertilizing, mulching, and staking of plants, irrigate planted areas according to an established schedule; troubleshoot, and make repairs to sprinkler systems. I spray for the control of weeds, insects, and plant diseases; select, measure, and mix pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals; calibrate equipment; ensure that proper safety precautions are taken. I operate, adjust, clean, and perform minor maintenance on a variety of hand and power tools such as chainsaws, power hedgers, blower. I report major repair work as needed prune, shape, or remove large tree branches; may remove entire diseased and unwanted trees. I managed and worked alongside Civicorps on multiple work projects including fire prevention through weed abatement, removal of fallen tree limbs and other vegetation management techniques to meet local fire department regulations. I installed erosion control measures using wattle and jute netting throughout multiple areas.

2400 East Second St Benicia Ca.

I mowed city lawns, baseball and football fields, as well as performed trash control duties. Inspected playground structures and recommended any necessary repairs. I performed traffic control as needed, did irrigation repair on sprinkler heads, programmed and scheduled irrigation clocks. I performed tractor operator duties as needed. I did ballfield maintenance like top dressing and aerating the fields. Planted, pruned, shaped, and removed large trees/branches throughout the city parks and properties. I applied agricultural pesticides for weed control, performed skilled vegetation control for the purposes of fire prevention and fire truck clearance throughout the city fire trail roads. I preformed opening and closing of grave sites at the city cemetery. I installed bender board on park pathways, performed small engine repair of lawn mowers, chain saws, hedge pruners, and a variety of other power tools maintenance. I did graffiti removal on park and city buildings. I dealt with the public on answering questions and concerns while in the field. Also, lead and train lower-level maintenance worker in a variety of maintenance operations.

Benicia, California

Worked as a team player with 12 or more coworker in the installation of man holes thru out the bay area. Layed pvc pipe as well for the installation of fiber optics for Internet and cable tv .

Benicia, California

Worked as a team player on the cutting and bending of steel rebar of different sizes and lengths in a bencia ca warehouse. Then help load rebar on trucks for the iron worker on the feild to install on different projects all over the bay area and southern California.