ROBERT FORD

CONTACT

Address : **** ***** *** ***

Conway SC 29527

Phone : 843-***-****

Email : ad0538@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

• Heavy equipment

• Transplanting plants

• Managing laborers

• Grounds repair and maintenance

• Safety compliance

• Landscape design

• Pruning and shaping

• Design custom ponds

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Attentive Handyman with over 30 years of experience with hands-on experience in landscaping and gardening. Well-versed in tool use and maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical projects, with training in the operation of heavy equipment. Known for working quickly and producing long-lasting results. Trustworthy and diligent with focus on completing projects with quality and efficiency.

WORK HISTORY

Installer, 06/2020 to 06/01/2021

Phoenix Landscape – Myrtle Beach, SC

• Plan landscaping designs to determine locations for sod, trees, flowers and foliage

• Install flowers, shrubs, trees and sod per customers designs

• Maintain afore mentioned greenery

• Operate assorted machinery (backhoe, etc...)

Groundskeeper, 11/2015 to 01/2017

Butler County Memorial Park - Butler, PA

• Followed planned landscaping designs to determine locations for sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage

• Applied weed-control and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.

• Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance

• Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds

• Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications

• Operated backhoe to dig grave sites

• Cleared public and private areas of debris and trash before and after events to maintain elegance of cemetery grounds

• Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs Maintenance, 01/2007 to 01/2017

Dee's Stitchery - Butler, PA

• Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair

• Maintained 12 sewing machines, 2 embroidery machines, and a heat press

• Removed dirt and lubricated machinery as part of regular maintenance

• Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability

• Performed minor wall repair to maintain walls, including installing drywall and repairing and applying wallpaper

• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues

efficiently with minimal supervision

• Used power and hand tools to complete repairs to building systems

• Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls

• Operated sledge hammers, shovels, picks, rakes, weed s, etc Blow Mold Operator, 11/2013 to 10/2015

Dillon - Middlefield, OH

• Resolved issues during startup and production while adhering to blow process sequence of operations

• Set up blow mold and all associated equipment to minimize line changeover times

• Followed start-up, production and cleaning protocols, as well as completed required logs and documentation

• Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and

removing unacceptable items

• Conducted routine preventative maintenance on

production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine

• Observed manufacturer instructions when operating plastic molding and casting machines to optimize

quality

• Contacted supervisor with detailed reports on equipment requiring advanced repairs to obtain quick resolutions and return machinery back to optimal performance levels

• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time

• Operate Forklift

Axle Dump Truck Driver, 02/2011 to 12/2012

Dittman Trucking- Bruin, PA

• Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards

• Completed regular inspections and maintenance

actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels

• Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after completing each shift, documenting damage or

issues in comprehensive reports

• Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times

• Complied with all truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe

vehicle operations

• Inspected load security and checked for any damages

• Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages

• Spoke professionally with customers regarding

complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues

Press Operator, 01/1998 to 02/2008

Open Joist - Emlenton, PA

• Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders

• Kept equipment clean, repaired and lubricated to maximize performance

• Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins

• Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety

• Checked completed work to identify flaws and sort items by grade

• 10 year Safety Award

• Perfect Attendance

EDUCATION

CDL License: Truck Driving, 2010

Keystone Diesel - Butler, PA

Certificate of completion : Heavy Equipment

Operator, 2009 TACK Heavy Equipment School -

Butler, PA

• Backhoe

• Bulldozer

• Excavator

• 100 hours instruction

• Received Certificate

MILITARY

U.S. NAVY

• Proficiency in maintenance of weapons with firefighting abilities.

• Scheduled and performed maintenance of auxiliary equipment.

• Maintained detailed paperwork and test logs.

• Promoted to Petty Officer 3rd class.

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