Shoukat Bhagat

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Performed semi-skilled tasks required for the maintenance and operation of City parks, park buildings, outdoor rinks and properties
• Operated and performed routine maintenance and minor repairs to various types of motor vehicles, tractors, mechanized grounds maintenance, and grass cutting equipment
• Performed tasks required for the safe and proper operation and maintenance of City parks and amenities including landscaping; installation and maintenance of horticultural areas; snow removal; turf maintenance including grass cutting and trimming, sodding, seeding, topdressing and aeration; litter, garbage, and recycling pickup; preventive maintenance and minor repairs to park amenities and infrastructure
• Obtained OUTFRONT (grass cutting machine) and WAMO (Wide area Mower Operator)and Farm Tractor,and Groomer permit possessed a valid G class license with a clean driver's abstract; plus, a Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) and no criminal record
• Valid Class AZ- Truck and Trailer, CZ- Couch, DZ -Straight Truck, M2 - Motorcycle & Z Endorsement Air Brakes and Forklift license: certified in WHMIS
• Several years of experience in turf maintenance and repairs including, grass cutting; sodding; fertilizing; aerating; over seeding; and maintaining fence lines on sports fields and general park land.
• Experience in trimming, and cutting grass with OUTFRONT and WAMO.
• Operated commercial Trailer
• Certified chainsaw
• Experience performing inspection, minor repairs and painting of park furnishing and structures including; life-saving stations; park tables and benches; and park signs.
• Uses careful, defensive driving techniques to attain and maintain a perfect safety record
• Ability to communicate and ensure good customer service to community groups, members of the public and other staff
• Effective verbal and listening skills, together with strong decision-making skills
• Ability to work under difficult and stressful circumstances to meet tight deadlines
• Hardworking and highly motivated to expand knowledge and skills
• Ability to drive vehicles and transport crews to designated area
• Self-motivational personality with exceptional attendance and punctuality
• Complete daily forms and checklists as required relating to Parks building use, completed tasks, problems, and complaints
• Open and flexible to work a variety of shifts, split-shifts, weekends, and holidays

Seeking position as a Parks Handyworker 2 at the City Of Toronto

• Experience in the use and maintenance of a variety of power tools, hand tools and specialized lawn and landscape equipment and attachments, including; drills, skill saw, pole pruner, brush cutter, hedge trimmer, line trimmer, lawn mower, lead blower. Rototiller, snow blower, power generators, water pumps (flood control). Also perform change-over of equipment attachments
• Ability to use hand tools, mechanical equipment and make minor mechanical repairs and adjustments associated with parks buildings and parks maintenance
• Knowledge of proper cleaning and parks maintenance techniques and the ability to perform day-to-day duties in parks and parks buildings.
• Skilled at tree removal, trimming and pruning
• Knowledgeable in the safe and efficient operation and routine maintenance of all vehicles, equipment and specialized attachments related to the position
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and sketches
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and ice rink operations
• Familiar with Parks By-laws

RELEVANT TRAINING

• WHMIS 2015
• City of Toronto Health & Safety Program
• Worker Health & Safety Awareness
• Workplace Violence Policy
• Human Rights and Anti-harassment
• Hazard Recognition, Prevention and Reporting
• Toronto Public Service Bi-law
• Severe Winter Weather
• Sharps Handling and Disposal
• First-aid and CPR

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE, SMA Canada Fundraising and General work 1994 -Present Scarborough, Ontario