Shane Duckers
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dynamic landscape professional with extensive experience at RJ Projects, and OnSpex Construction, excelling in crew supervision and project management. Proven track record in enhancing productivity through effective team collaboration and quality control measures. Skilled in hardscape installation and maintaining equipment, ensuring high standards and customer satisfaction in every project.
I bring a positive attitude to work everyday and I expect the same attitude from all junior employees, My Employer's name is on the line at all times, and I expect every employee to be respectful, honest and make sure the customer is happy at the end of each and every day.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tile Setter
Elite Tile Solutions
01.2019 - Current
- Self Employed
- Used power wet saws and tile cutters to cut tiles to specifications for projects.
- Maintained a safe work environment through proper use of tools, equipment, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to determine labor and materials that would be required to complete tiling project.
- Prepared surfaces for tiling using appropriate materials such as cement board or waterproof membrane to ensure long-lasting installations.
Leadhand, Hardscape, Landscaping
OnSpex, Landscaping and Construction
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Coordinated team tasks to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Boosted overall productivity by providing hands-on training and guidance to junior team members.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent product standards, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Optimized workflows with effective communication among team members, resulting in higher quality output.
- Canada Post Curbside Mailbox contract for south western Ontario
- Daily morning team meetings
- Instructing Junior team members on daily maintenance on all trucks and equipment, (Hino, F550 dump, F350, F250 Flat deck, Floats, Dump Trailer, Tandem axel utility, Long arm Mini-ex, Skid Steer, Dingo... etc.
- Measuring and marking out our dig sites for new mailboxes.
- Instructing junior team members on proper dig depth, Crush, tamping, raking, screeding, interlock patterns and layout, tamping interlock and poly sand, sod if necessary, and site clean up.
- Instructing Junior team members on proper traffic control as per each site.
Landscape Foreman
RJ Projects
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment both on job sites and at the company yard.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Coordinated team tasks to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Boosted overall productivity by providing hands-on training and guidance to junior team members.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent product standards, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Optimized workflows with effective communication among team members, resulting in higher quality output.
- Instructing Junior team members on how to finish rake top soil to prep for sod.
- I was in charge of organizing 15-20 junior team members to lay sod daily, We would lay 1 full 48' flatbed of pallets per day.
- I was in charge of instructing junior team members on fence and new build deck building, measuring, marking, drilling for piles, and drilling for posts, and all aspects of the project.
- I was in charge of ordering everything,( top soil, sod, crush, Landscapers fabric.
- Daily morning team meetings
- Instructing Junior team members on daily maintenance on all trucks and equipment
- Instructing junior team members on proper dig depth, Crush, tamping, raking, screeding, interlock patterns and layout, tamping interlock and poly sand, sod if necessary, and site clean up.
- Instructing Junior team members on proper traffic control as per each site.
Education
Solar Panel Systems, Geothermal Systems -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton06-2011
Marine And Small Engine Mechanic -
Georgian College
Barrie06-2010
Skills
- Retaining walls
- Irrigation systems
- Paver installation
- Soil preparation
- Site analysis
- Green roof installation
- Grading techniques
- Outdoor lighting
- Drainage solutions
- Heavy machinery
- Hardscape installation
- Crew supervision
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Using hand tools
- Complex Problem-solving
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Landscape equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Machine safety practices
- Sod laying
- Jobsite safety
- Residential landscaping
- Project management
- Residential construction
- Decorative stone installation
- Commercial landscaping
- Maintaining equipment
- Staff management
- Physically fit
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
Languages
English
Timeline
Leadhand, Hardscape, Landscaping
OnSpex, Landscaping and Construction
03.2022 - 12.2024
Tile Setter
Elite Tile Solutions
01.2019 - Current
Landscape Foreman
RJ Projects
03.2018 - 11.2019
Solar Panel Systems, Geothermal Systems -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Marine And Small Engine Mechanic -
Georgian College
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