John McRae
New Liskeard,ON
Summary
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Egans Campground
Loretto, ON
07.2020 - 05.2024
- Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
- Removed debris and trash from surrounding areas and disposed of recyclable materials properly.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
- Removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear.
- Employed knowledge of masonry and carpentry techniques to repair damaged exterior walls and structures.
- Kept outdoor spaces looking clean and inviting with regular removal of leaves, sticks and other debris.
Pipe Layer
Tedescon Infrastructure
Kleinburg , ON
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Assessed pipes to ensure zero leakage and proper functionality.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Installed water, sewer and storm drain systems, laying as many as 500 feet per day.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
- Cut pipes to correct sizes for specific project requirements
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Pipe Layer
Worked as pipe layer for many companies
Barrie & Toronto, ON
08.2003 - 06.2019
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Assessed pipes to ensure zero leakage and proper functionality.
- Adhered to company equipment policies and safety procedures to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Installed water, sewer and storm drain systems, laying as many as 500 feet per day.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
- Cut pipes to correct sizes for specific project requirements using
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Operated backhoe, loaded and skidsteer heavy equipment, moving heavy machinery, piping and supplies to target locations.
- Located existing pipes requiring repair or replacement using magnetic and radio indicators.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Gas Pipefitter
Aecon
Barrie, ON
05.1992 - 05.2003
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Installed and repaired gas lines and hot and cold water lines.
- Used and maintained fusion equipment and pipefitting hand tools.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Install underground natural gas lines
- Performed emergency on-call work hours during evening, weekends and some holidays.
Pipefitter
Rowad
Orillia, ON
10.1984 - 12.2002
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Install underground natural gas lines
Education
High School Diploma -
Twin Lakes Secondary School
Orillia, ON06.1979
Skills
- Using hand tools
- Facility maintenance and repair
- Landscaping and gardening
- Sowing grass seed
- Safe handling of pesticides
- Trimming and edging flower beds
- Mulching gardens
- Monitoring health of plants
- Maintaining equipment
- Gardening tools
- Repairs and maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Able to lift 55 pounds
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Egans Campground
07.2020 - 05.2024
Pipe Layer
Tedescon Infrastructure
02.2018 - 06.2019
Pipe Layer
Worked as pipe layer for many companies
08.2003 - 06.2019
Gas Pipefitter
Aecon
05.1992 - 05.2003
Pipefitter
Rowad
10.1984 - 12.2002
High School Diploma -
Twin Lakes Secondary School
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