City of Porterville

October 2019 Employee of the Month

Kevin Kennedy

Parks & Leisure Services

 

Kevin Kennedy was first employed by the City of Porterville as a part-time Parks Maintenance Aide for the Parks and Leisure Services Department in April 2012 where he opened and closed facilities and cleaned park restrooms and pavilions.  He was promoted to Parks Maintenance Worker I in June 2013 where he began performing routine maintenance at Veterans Park, Hayes Field and the Zalud House.  Kevin was promoted to his current position as Parks Maintenance Worker II in April 2014. Kevin possesses a Class B License which enables him to use the street sweeper and operate roll off trucks for the department.

Kevin is very friendly and gets along with everyone he meets.  He has developed a great rapport with many of the frequent visitors at Veterans Park.  He is always willing to go above and beyond to help his fellow co-workers when needed.  A great trait of Kevin is that he always shows up to work early.  He never knows what the day might have in store for him but he maintains a great attitude through it all.  

Kevin is a father of five and a grandfather of seven.  His hobbies include watching Nascar and is active in his Church.  Kevin states that his favorite part of working for the City is the camaraderie with his co-workers who are like his extended family.