John Martin
Kahnawake ,QC
Summary
Talented Groundskeeper with advanced knowledge of maintenance and repair. Conscientious and meticulous with high attention to detail. Uses tools and machines to mow, trim, plant and prune landscaping. Works in inclement weather to remove snow and ice from walkways and maintain grounds safety. Maintains and operates machinery. Knowledge and skilled in carpentry tasks. Very hands on experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Wishe Bush
Kahnawake
01.2017 - Current
- Operated mowers, electric clippers and edgers and maintained fresh and groomed grounds for guest enjoyment.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Enhanced landscape appearance by trimming trees, bushes, and hedges.
- Assisted in seasonal preparation tasks, such as snow removal or planting new foliage.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with visitors on-site while addressing concerns related to the property''s appearance or safety features promptly.
- Collaborated with other staff members to maintain safe, attractive outdoor spaces for public enjoyment.
- Assembled, installed and repaired wiring, electrical components and plumbing systems and kept grounds systems safe, up-to-date and usable.
- Set up and tore down rental areas for events, opened buildings and grounds and monitored events during guest use.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Increased team productivity through effective communication and collaboration on maintenance tasks.
- Improved equipment efficiency by conducting regular preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
Forklift Operator
Mtc Kahnawake
Kahnawake
01.2008 - 08.2017
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Skills
- Property Maintenance
- Structural repair
- Basic Carpentry
- Construction assistance
- Landscape design
- Lawn maintenance
- Power tool proficiency
- Hand tool expertise
- Debris Removal
- Equipment Operation
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Lawn Mowing
- Pruning Techniques
- Soil preparation
- Power Equipment Operation
- Irrigation Systems
- Snow Removal
- Garden Design
- Fertilizer Application
- Outdoor Lighting Installation
- Weed Removal
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Using hand tools
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Heavy Lifting
- Site Safety
- Maintaining equipment
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Tree Removal
- Weeding gardens
- Landscaping
- Watering lawns and trees
- Waste Management
- Maintenance Management
- Transplanting and potting plants
- Seasonal Planting
- Time Management
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Wishe Bush
01.2017 - Current
Forklift Operator
Mtc Kahnawake
01.2008 - 08.2017