Richard Cotto

Property Maintenance and Oversight Specialist

Porter · Maintenance · Full-time

• Responsible for the upkeep and oversight of 192 units, including the building interior, exterior, and parking lots.
• Maintained the general cleanliness of all common areas, including entrances, exits, hallways, and elevators.
• Ensured proper maintenance and disposal of garbage compactors and trash collectors, complying with local disposal laws.
• Oversaw contractors for all professional repairs, ensuring work is observed and completed to standard.
• Assisted tenants with repairs and minor renovations as needed.
• Assisted the superintendent with inspections, work orders, and court orders.
• Acted as the 'Acting Super' when the superintendent was unavailable or off-site.

Contractor — Maintenance

Part-time

• Completed various projects, such as relocating heavy machinery, installing shelving, and moving/disposing of unnecessary materials and furniture.
• Performed minor tasks like repairing broken locks and knobs.
• Changed lightbulbs and emergency hazard lights.
• Conducted preventative maintenance in stairs and hallways.
• Utilized common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, nails, and wrenches for various tasks.
• Experienced with electronic testers, measuring, and leveling devices.
• Knowledgeable in repairing machine equipment by using blueprints and manuals to take apart defective machines and remove or replace necessary parts.

Porter Maintenance

Full-time

• Completed various projects, such as relocating heavy machinery, installing shelving, and moving/disposing of unnecessary materials and furniture.
• Performed minor tasks like repairing broken locks and knobs.
• Changed lightbulbs and emergency hazard lights.
• Conducted preventative maintenance in stairs and hallways.
• Conducted routine inspections of different premises on the property, including all units, elevator, and boiler rooms.
• Periodically checked the functionality of safety systems such as alarms, smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Handled activities such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Removed trash and debris from sidewalks, walkways, and parking areas.
• Utilized common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, nails, and wrenches for various tasks.
• Experienced with electronic testers, measuring, and leveling devices.
• Knowledgeable in repairing machine equipment by using blueprints and manuals to take apart defective machines and remove or replace necessary parts.
• Completed weather-specific activities such as shoveling snow and laying down salt.
• Maintained work efficiency both alone and as part of a team.
• Deep knowledge of safety procedures and cleaning protocols.