Dustin Waddingham
Trenton,ON
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Summary
Experienced and dependable maintenance and outdoor operations professional with over 20 years of experience in property maintenance, parks operations, equipment operation, landscaping, agriculture, custodial services, production, and physically demanding outdoor work. Extensive experience operating and maintaining a wide range of farm, landscaping, and property-maintenance equipment. Experienced working independently and as part of a team in remote locations and all-weather conditions, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and complete work efficiently.
Work History
Owner/Operator
Precision Property Maintenance
01.2018 - Current
- Operated and managed independent property maintenance business, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Ensured timely service delivery by effectively managing customer routes and schedules.
- Communicate directly with customers and provide reliable customer service.
- Operate and maintain a wide variety of landscaping and property-maintenance equipment.
- Perform grass cutting, property maintenance and seasonal outdoor work.
- Prioritized safety while performing duties in challenging weather, ensuring reliable service delivery.
- Communicated directly with customers to address needs and enhance service satisfaction.
- Work safely in extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat and winter storms.
Lead Hand Custodian
Hastings Prince Edward District School Board
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Coordinated custodial staff and streamlined daily custodial routines for efficiency.
- Ensured school buildings remained safe, clean, and fully operational for students and staff.
- Performed daily custodial cleaning and maintenance routines.
- Helped maintain school buildings in safe and operational condition.
- Managed readiness of school buildings for all weather conditions to maintain a safe environment.
- Conducted regular outdoor maintenance to enhance the appearance and safety of school properties.
- Helped ensure school buildings were safe and ready to operate in all weather conditions.
- Outdoor maintenance
- Maintained school grounds throughout Prince Edward County.
- Completed weekly grass cutting and grounds maintenance at multiple schools.
- Maintained safe school yards and outdoor areas.
- Served as custodian, responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in school facilities.
- Followed equipment safety procedures and maintained equipment in safe working condition.
- Completed summer maintenance projects.
- Worked in a variety of weather conditions while maintaining school properties.
Technician
Clear Water Design Canoes & Kayaks
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Constructed canoes and kayaks in fast-paced production environment, ensuring timely delivery of quality products.
- Executed tasks efficiently while upholding quality and safety standards, contributing to overall team performance.
- Performed physically demanding tasks as part of a production team.
- Ensured cleanliness and order in building and work areas to promote productivity.
- Collaborated with production team to complete physically demanding tasks, supporting seamless operations.
Sprague Foods
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Worked on a food-processing and packaging line.
- Various canning equipment operated.
- Worked safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
- Followed workplace procedures and equipment safety requirements.
- Worked as part of a production team.
Ontario Ranger
Ontario Parks
01.2001 - 01.2001
- Maintained park buildings and facilities to ensure safety and accessibility for visitors.
- Cared for and maintained portage routes to support safe navigation for canoeists.
- Spent approximately five days per week travelling by canoe while maintaining and monitoring canoe routes.
- Travelled by canoe five days per week to maintain and monitor canoe routes, ensuring optimal conditions for users.
- Worked extensively outdoors in a remote park environment.
- Performed physically demanding maintenance duties in changing weather conditions.
- Worked independently while travelling throughout the park and as part of the park maintenance team.
- Worked in Algonquin Park
Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
High School
Ontario01-2003
Skills
- Park maintenance
- Field project management
- Landscaping equipment operation
- Wildlife management
- Landscaping and equipment maintenance
- Outdoor remote-work experience
- Park, campsite and trail maintenance
- Staff supervision
- Route planning
- Record keeping
- Staff organization and supervision
- Team collaboration
- Housekeeping
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Canoeing and outdoor experience
- Working in remote outdoor environments
- Working around water, boats and marine equipment
- Maintaining public facilities and grounds
- Working in physically demanding environments and all-weather conditions
- Operating landscape power tool equipment: i.e. chainsaw, brush cutter, ect
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Precision Property Maintenance
01.2018 - Current
Lead Hand Custodian
Hastings Prince Edward District School Board
01.2017 - 01.2024
Technician
Clear Water Design Canoes & Kayaks
01.2011 - 01.2017
Sprague Foods
01.2004 - 01.2006
Ontario Ranger
Ontario Parks
01.2001 - 01.2001
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
High School