Patrick Lacey

• Complete burial work orders for full and cremation burials, columbarium internments
• Irrigation, turf and landscape maintenance daily including mowing
• Function autonomously within parks department
• Construction of fencing, landscape and other various projects
• Dealing with the public and contractors in a polite and respectful manner
• Complete daily tailboard forms and follow protocols with regards to lone worker monitoring, vehicle logs and project logs
• Have also taken it upon myself to accept weekend cover shifts to broaden my parks experience outside of the cemetery.

In house West Zone projects foreman, coordinating team efforts to improve park facilities and infrastructure, directly reporting to Team Lead in concise verbal and written format. Proficient in framing, drywall boarding and mudding, trail construction (including earth stairs, retaining walls, full and partial bench trail construction), insulation, vapor barrier, plumbing (commercial/ residential), electrical, painting (interior/ exterior), roofing, siding installation, concrete form, footing and slab work. Hands on experience in home inspection, permitting, coordination of multiple contractors, budgeting for whole home build. Well versed in BC Building Code 2018. Suggestion of materials, equipment and tools for most projects. Park and projects assets inventory, some operational expenditures.

Projects completed include timber stairs at Glen Canyon Regional Park, Antlers Region Park, Shannon Lake Regional Park, insulation, vapor barrier, and drywall interior of Hebert WZ shop, framing, siding and soffit/ gutter installation of Hebert WZ shop, 18ft swing arm gate, 24" x 4' sauna tube anchors with footings Hebert WZ entrance, gate repair including footing removal and rebuild Gellatly Nut Farm, footbridge installation multiple locations, window framing Bertram and MCP washroom buildings, Traders Cove sign installation, ongoing bridge repair work Hardy Falls, insulation and plumbing repairs Gellaty Nut Farm Pilot House, forming and pouring buoy anchors.

Installation, maintenance and repair of swim grids, buoys and swim docks/ kayak launch, including trailering of pontoon boat, launching and reloading.

Executed snow removal and maintained trails to facilitate expanded winter operations for the park.

Liaised with Park Rangers, Bylaw Officers, and Park Management on NFA interactions, camps, animal control, RCMP issues, and service requests to enhance park operations.

Led trail management team in line trimming, brush and tree removal in Glen Canyon, conducting tailgate meetings on hazards, wildlife, and noxious flora management.

Ensured park safety by applying knowledge of Park Bylaws and utilizing public education and persuasion techniques to promote safe recreation and leisure enjoyment.

Any other assigned or observed tasks.

Performed daily park maintenance duties with attention to detail. Managed capital projects, including facility repair and refurbishment. Recommended and purchased materials for projects. Conducted arboricultural activities, including tree removal and brush clearing. Operated machinery within parks, including Kubota skid steer, Vermeer wood chipper, Steiner snow removal, and Hiab crane.

Executed ongoing trail maintenance and reconstruction. Managed natural areas and implemented water mitigation for conservation purposes (Bertram). Assessed septic systems, monitored spawning channels, and conducted irrigation channel depth cleanouts.

Rebuilt irrigation system at Truswell entrance to Mission Park Greenway.

Mentored coworkers to enhance their skills.

Liaised with Park Rangers, Bylaw Officers, and Park Department Management regarding NFA interactions, campsites, and animal control, ensuring effective communication through reporting.

Contribute to ensuring park safety by having a good working knowledge of Park Bylaws while delivering them in a polite and friendly demeanor. Delivery of safety requirements to ensure recreation and leisure enjoyment of the public is achieved.

Executed miscellaneous responsibilities to ensure smooth functioning of park activities.

General Park Maintenance duties including garbage collection, litter picking, washroom cleaning and playground inspections. Facility and infrastructure maintenance (including irrigation and plumbing), documentation of prior condition and completed condition.

Assisted with ongoing trail maintenance and construction, natural area management, and some horticultural activities. Seasonal turf work and fertilizer application as required. Chainsaw groundwork, leaf/ pine needle removal, snow removal.

Directly responsible for many in-house capital projects, facility maintenance, swim float/ grids installation and renovation of West zone base. Strategic, ongoing delivery of Parks Services policies and bylaws. Liaise with Park Rangers and Bylaw officers regarding NFA interactions and campsites.

Led multi-disciplinary teams in executing projects aimed at improving park facilities and infrastructure.

Ensured adherence to Park Act and standards to maintain safety and quality

Provided safety oversight for park visitors based on BC Parks Act guidelines

Maintained grounds, trails, facilities, and irrigation systems to ensure visitor safety and satisfaction

Hired, trained, scheduled, supervised, and terminated park employees and guest hosts while adhering to budget constraints

Completed, collected, and submitted documentation, statistics, and surveys accurately and on time

Collection of all campsite, 2nd vehicle, sani-station, banking and reconciliation of the same for

Tier 1 campground, busiest location in Okanagan.

Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.

Supervise trail crew while maintaining over 90km of backcountry trails, structures and signage

Ensured safety as a priority while adhering to best practices, balancing safety protocols with operational productivity

Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks (completed nearly 90km of trail clearing in 2 summers)

Motivated staff and maintained morale while living and working in backcountry, fostering a positive team environment

Coordinated planning with head of Junior Ranger program for extended trips with Junior Rangers as clearing team, enhancing team preparedness

Follow Ministry specifications with regards to trail corridor shape and size

Work with trails crew in inclement weather or otherwise

Administered first aid to injured individuals during backcountry operations.

Executed bear trapping and release program using drum traps.

Field repair/rebuild Husqvarna 265r brush saws