From checking developer plans to working one-on-one with residents, Ryan Murphy in the Department of Public Utilities helps make sure that anyone building in Fresno is meeting water infrastructure standards. ✔️ Ryan began with the City in the Youth Jobs Corps Program, which provides an opportunity for young people to get work experience through a […]
With Fresno Area Express buses providing millions of rides each year, things are bound to get left behind by riders – so where do they go? They end up at the FAX Lost and Found, where Maria Alvarez works hard to reunite lost belongings with their owners! If you’ve lost belongings on a FAX bus, […]
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Frank Martinez! He’s a leadworker on the Graffiti Abatement Team. They’re on a mission to keep Fresno clean and beautiful by removing graffiti all over town, and Frank has been leading the charge for 18 years! He credits his time in the military with giving him […]
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Daniela Gonzalez! She’s a Community Services and Recreation Supervisor with the PARCS Department. With the holidays in full swing, she and her team are organizing festive events, including the “Santa’s Village” event at Ted C. Wills where kids got to make arts and crafts, decorate cookies, […]
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Alexander Martinez! He’s the PARCS painter and is tasked with painting everything at our 80+ parks, from bathrooms to water fountains and everything in between! He knows the value of our local parks – he’s a Fresno native and he and his family use Fresno’s parks […]
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Erika Johnson! Erika is an Information Services Supervisor who oversees the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division. The team uses GIS to visualize data and put it to use – and they can do everything from making maps that assist a resident in finding their trash pickup […]
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Captain Kevin Reynolds! He’s been with the Fresno Fire Department for 17 years, where he currently oversees emergency medical training for firefighters. Outside the fire station, one of his passions is volunteering with Central Valley Honor Flight. He and other volunteers take Valley veterans to see […]
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Todd Eischen! He’s a Wastewater System Supervisor at the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility, where he oversees electricians and supervisors who work together to keep the pumps running 24/7. More than 60 million gallons of water get pumped through the facility every day, and it’s up to […]
When there’s road construction in Fresno, Gary Mendrin and his team mark the area with paint to make sure underground electric cables don’t get damaged! �⚡️ Marking underground utilities helps construction crews avoid accidentally hitting them and knocking out traffic signal power.
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Elizabeth Castillo! She’s a Program Manager for the PARCS Senior Program, which provides specialized activities for Fresno’s seniors at nine different locations around the city. Between free hot meals, senior dances, and exercise classes – there’s something for everyone, and Elizabeth makes sure those programs keep […]
