Senior Maintenance P O

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Jim Thornton

P.O.Box ****

Sedona, AZ ***39

Phone: 928-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

Work Experience

CURRENT POSITION

December 2021 – present

State of California Department of Parks and Recreation; Location: Borrego Springs, CA

Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Roads and Resources Senior Maintenance Aide

40/hr/wk; $17+/hour

Supervisor: Mike Drye (*******.****@*****.**.***)

Monitoring over 500 miles of dirt roads for illegal off road activities, reporting damage

Installing and maintaining road signs, vehicle barriers, gates, locks, and fencing

Removing illegal rock fire rings; picking up trash; repairing resource damage from vehicles traveling on non-system routes of travel

Providing visitors with park information

Using of hand and power tools, performing heavy and sustained physical work

May 2021 – November 2021

American Prairie Reserve; Location: Malta, MT

Maintenance & Facilities Reserve Technician (Seasonal position)

40 hours/week @ $15/hour

Supervisor: Chuck Zanto (retired, not available for contact)

Assist in the operation, caretaking and restoration of reserve infrastructure including land, buildings, vehicles and equipment.

Perform labor comprising of light carpentry and finishing work, minor plumbing and electrical, landscaping, weed control, snow removal, basic repair and upkeep of motorized and non-motorized vehicles, tools and equipment

Work completed indoors and out, varied weather conditions, remote and isolated areas. Travel on rough, unmaintained roads.

Meet safety, health and sanitation standards and policies specified

Monitor infrastructures to identify and report real and/or potential hazards and/or items of interest

Complete work orders and reports accurately, on paper and digitally

Respond as directed to any unanticipated needs, as well as, assist in guest/visitor services operation, and restoration projects

December 2020 – present

State of California Department of Parks and Recreation

Salton Sea State Recreation Area, Mecca, CA

Senior Maintenance Park Aide

40hr/wk; $15/hour

Maintenance Supervisor: Julio Baeaza 760-***-****

Perform independently a variety of trades such as landscaping/grounds maintenance, facility housekeeping, trash removal, painting, fence installation, maintaining campground roads and drainage, snow & ice removal, tree removal, plumbing/irrigation and electrical.

Assist higher level workers & supervisor with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, construction, cleaning and documenting work

Training new seasonal employees in basic daily assignments, oversee seasonal park aides in daily operations

Sufficient knowledge of building practices, tool selection, methods and techniques for installation, repair, measuring and replacing (with and without supervision)

Operate, inspect and maintain equipment required for mowing, blowing, cutting trees, weed control/fire defense, snow removal, transportation/hauling and repair/construction

May 2020-November 2020

National Park Services; Location: Rimrock, AZ

Montezuma Castle & Well National Monuments

Volunteer-In-Park, Interpretative services

27 hours/week; $0/hour

Provide and present educational, historical and scientific facts and information to monument visitors

Assist with Junior Ranger Programs

Ensure safety and security of all publicly accessible archaeological sites, trails and visitor areas

Communicate with NPS staff via radio, phone and daily log

Report daily water gauge count, inspect sensitive wildlife and historical areas, stock visitor information supply, study area research and materials, be present for visitor contact during business hours

Labor in park public trails and garden areas – watering, weeding and maintenance

January 2016 – March 2020

State of California Department of Parks and Recreation

Colorado Desert District/Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Julian, CA

Maintenance Aide/Senior Maintenance Park Aide

40hr/wk; $12.50 - 14.00/hourly

Trails and Maintenance Supervisor: Shay McGhee 760-***-****

Independently perform custodial, repair and maintenance for state park property. Responsible for 290K acres that include historical sites, 2 campgrounds, 2 equestrian camps, 4 day use areas and public state facilities (restrooms, headquarters, residences and offices).

Perform independently a variety of trades such as landscaping and grounds maintenance, painting, fence installation, maintaining campground roads and drainage, snow & ice removal, tree removal, plumbing and electrical.

Assist higher level workers & supervisor with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, construction, cleaning and documenting work

Training new seasonal employees in basic daily assignments

Sufficient knowledge of building practices, tool selection, methods and techniques for installation, repair, measuring and replacing (with and without supervision

Operate, inspect and maintain equipment required for mowing, blowing, cutting trees, weed control/fire defense, snow removal, transportation/hauling and repair/construction.

Oversee CalFire La Cima Inmate Work Crew and supervise operation of equipment required including chain saws, chipper, weedeater, blower

May 2014-November 2015

Rock Thrift Store, San Diego, CA

Truck Driver

40 hours per week @ $11.00/hr

Supervisor – Chuck Franklin, Retail Director at Rock Church, San Diego

Pick up and drop off donations/purchases throughout San Diego County

Responsible for vehicle inspection and maintenance report

Assist store employees with furniture arrangement, donation intake & customer service

Job ended: took State Park Camp Host opportunity

July 2004 – July 2012

Hyatt Resort, Sedona, AZ

Landscape Supervisor

40-50 hours per week @ $17.50/hr

Supervisor – Gene Harrison

Oversee all landscape design and daily grounds maintenance for 12 acres; Responsible in providing and supervising layout, purchases, equipment and labor required for each project approved by resort management.

Responsible for all landscape plant and material purchases, annual budget and commercial wholesale accountability, seasonal decorations for buildings/structures and weather specific grounds maintenance such as plowing, basic & creative installations for plants, decorations, art sculpture for resort and shopping/restaurant areas.

Knowledge and ability in working in public areas, supervision and support of other employees, using and maintaining tools, vehicles and equipment

Jan 1994 – July 2004

Jim’s Commercial Landscape Co., Temecula, CA

Owner and Operator

40-50 hours per week/Annual salary $85,000

Supervisor – Jim Thornton

Owner and Lead Operator of landscape maintenance company for commercial entities including 2 America Tires, White Cliff Bible Translators, Calvary Chapel Murrieta and a sports complex

Weekly grounds maintenance and landscaping, trimming /leaf removal, installations, pruning, weed removal/mowing, irrigation repair and installation

Responsible for tools, vehicle and equipment maintenance, purchasing/rentals, annual budget, payroll and taxes, client schedule, marketing and eventually the sale of the business.

Supervise seasonal employees and support hands-on learning and training

Company Mission: “To professionally give the best quality service and be accountable for the work completed”

Additional Volunteer Experience

2013-2016 - Camp Host

Locations: Cleveland Natl. Forest, Mount Laguna, CA; Salt Creek, Redding, CA; Cuyamaca Rancho SP, Julian, CA

First contact with campers/visitors for information, direction and security

fee collection and deposits, weekly accounting, product sales

cleaning & maintenance of facilities, wood splitting, backhoe use for snow removal

communication with supervision/law enforcement.

20+ hours per week; $0 compensation

September 2015 - Orphanage and Assisted Living facility volunteer

Location: Jeremie, Haiti

Sports, bible study, prayer, baptism and worship.

40 hours per week; $0 compensation

January 2017 - Orphanage construction

Location: Jeremie, Haiti

Power tool usage, carpentry, flooring, painting, roofing, masonry, tiling

Community soccer tournament.

40 hours per week; $0 compensation

September 2017 - Medical clinic construction

Location: Guatemala

Metal framing a two story building, masonry and community outreach.

40 hours per week; $0 compensation

August 2018 - Pastoral Men’s Conference Team volunteer

Location: Uganda, Africa

Mentoring, teaching & community outreach

Building repair and renovation at a local orphanage

Community soccer tournament

40 hours per week; $0 compensation

Education

Hoover High School, San Diego, CA, High School Diploma

Horizon School of Evangelism, San Diego, CA (1 year non-degree)

Credentials and Additional Skills

Equipment Operation – 46” mower; chainsaw

Specialty skills – irrigation repair and installation, grounds maintenance, concrete, general structural, plumbing and flooring/tiling

Community Chaplain 2016 – present

Pastoral Support 2015 – present

American Heart Assoc. CPR certified

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