Dennis Fought
Tucson, AZ *****
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Work Experience
Business Owner
Sonoran cleaning systems - Tucson, AZ
July 2020 to Present
Estimate, bid and complete post construction cleaning, building maintenance and tree service projects including invoicing and payroll. Subcontracted to maintain cell towers to include vegetation and herbicide application.
Consulting Utility Forester
Arbormetrics Solutions - Tucson, AZ
May 2021 to July 2021
Identified and assessed trees near power lines, contacted landowners to schedule mitigation, worked with tree crews to schedule mitigation.
Project Manager
VMWest - Tucson, AZ
August 2017 to July 2020
Maintained vegetation in right of way for WAPA utilizing crews and various heavy equipment. Provided estimates for bids on forest thinning, harvesting projects. Contacted landowners to discuss mitigation of vegetation in right of ways. Identified and mitigated hazard / arc trees in right of way. Supervised tree crew and coordinated scheduling with utility forester. Service Technician
ATS
December 2016 to August 2017
Diagnosed and repaired residential air conditioning units. Wildland Firefighter
Arizona State Land Department - Tucson, AZ
November 2013 to December 2016
Fft-1 squad/saw boss. Led crew in constructing fireline utilizing chainsaw and hand tools. Identified and mitigated hazard trees. Coordinated with USFS on thinning projects to insure prescription was met. Updated maps utilizing GPS on fires and projects.
Service Technician
AMERICAN MOBILITY - Tucson, AZ
January 2008 to April 2012
Diagnosed and repaired 12v power wheelchairs. Modified, programmed, adjusted and instructed clients on use. Responsible for scheduling route, invoicing and ordering parts. Wildland Firefighter
Arizona State Land Department - Tucson, AZ
December 2004 to December 2007
Squad leader and sawyer responsible for implementing safety procedures and proper method of attack while constructing fireline. Demonstrate proper felling procedures and instruct A fallers in falling techniques.
Education
College Degree in HVAC
Eastern Arizona College - Thatcher, AZ
November 2006 to December 2007
High school diploma in General Studies
Flowing Wells High School - Tucson, AZ
August 1988 to May 1992
Skills
• Pest Control
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Landscape Maintenance
• Facilities maintenance
• Tree Trimming
• Service Technician Experience
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Refrigeration
• Tree Care
• Equipment Repair
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Groundskeeping
• Mowing
• Project Coordination
• Lawn Care
• HVAC
• Handyman
• Herbicide applicator
• Management
• Leadership
• Project management
• Supervising experience
• Sales
• Profit & loss
• Business development
Certifications and Licenses
EPA Certification
EPA Universal Certification
Pesticide Applicator’s License
EPA Refrigeration Certification