groundskeeper, irrigation specialist, customer service

BARRY LADD

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

{Home) 520-***-****

(Cell) 520-***-****(message phone)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sept 2007 -present Pizza hut of Arizona

Member of management team. responsible for efficient restraunt operation. Supervise employees. maintain restaurant inventory Responsible for upkeep of store and the safety of employees as well as guests.

Responsible for food quality and ensuring that customers are getting a quality product. Monitored and conducted monetary transactions of customers payment of services, Balanced tills at end of shifts to ensure transactions during the previous shift were processed properly and with accuracy. Meet with management team to anaylize reports to determine store costs and profits.

February 2002 -September 2007 Willcox Unified School District

Facility Maintenance/ Groundskeeper

Work as facility maintenance and District groundskeeper. Inspect and repair buildings and classrooms as needed. Assist with maintenance of classroom heaters and cooling units. Installation of gas lines, maintenance of sewer lines, including clearing blockages, repair or replace as needed. Inspect, troubleshoot and repair evaporative coolers. Installation of motors and pumps. Routine upkeep of air conditioning units. Inspect and repair restrooms, changing faucets and fixtures. Make repairs to fresh water lines. Inspect and repair roof shingles, tar or felt or metal for flat or peaked roofs. Constructed baseball dugouts. Prep areas

for concrete, including setting forms, pouring concrete and finish work. Knowledgeable in the application of different painting methods and techniques. Prepare and paint classrooms and buildings Assisted with construction of concession stand, including fresh and waste water plumbing. Hang drywall, taping, plaster, mud and texture and painting. Maintain smooth operation of garage doors. Install internet wire. Demonstrate good time management and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

Established and keep current MSDS(Material Safety Data Sheets) program. Organize and maintain inventory of supplies and chemicals Follow safety procedures and guidelines. Improving the District grounds- duties include mowing, fertilization, weed and pest control. Automated watering systems, planting of new plant life, trees and shrubs and over seeding grass annually. Install fencing, both wood and chain link. Troubleshoot irrigation and make needed repairs. Perform installation and repairs of a variety of pipes including PVC, sewer, copper, black iron and others.

September 2000- June 2002

Wal-mart Thatcher, Arizona

Customer Service Representative, provided excellent customer service, kept department shelves neat and stocked with product. Hand cash transactions. Assisted in other departments as needed. Assisted with quality control and kept store safe for customers. Helped with inventory and ordering merchandise.

City of Great Falls, Montana Park and Recreation Department

1985- 2000

Park Department Foreman

Work as Foreman, responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of 50 parks and 2 golf courses.

Maintenance to include but not limited to mowing, trimming, weeding, repair of broken sprinklers and pipes, Trimming of trees and shrubbery, fall leaf removal and snow removal during winter months from duck pond, sidewalks, City parking lots and walking trails. Responsible for the care of city owned ducks, geese and swans, transporting to and from holding pens to a city pond and ensuring health and safety of the flock. Transportation of large mowing equipment to and from each location. Responsible for the proper operation of all automated clocks on sprinklers and setting watering times. Trained and supervised 12 full time employees and up to 70 seasonal employees in the proper care and maintenance of all parks and golf courses, emphasizing the need and requirements of safety procedures during work hours and while working with all mechanical equipment. Was responsible for setting work schedules and ensuring quality work progress, preparing time sheets for payroll, approving or denying sick leave and vacations. Conducted interviews, not only for park departments but other city departments as well. Schedule equipment for regular service and repair. Assisted in setting departments annual budgets, utilizing documentation and record keeping to minimize waste of city financial resources. Was a member of the city’s safety committee serving to ensure safety and OSHA standards were adhered to by all city departments, also served on the Montana state safety committee, having input on standardized safety regulations for the entire state of Montana work places. Responsible for the organization, set up and implementation of annual 1 mile, 3 mile and 5K race, setting and marking all race lanes and course. Ensuring aid stations were manned and prepared for emergency situations. Supervised and organized all volunteers and various sponsors, media and various dignitaries in attendance for the race.

Knowledge. Skills and Abilities (KSA 's)

Skilled in good communication.

Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Ability to plan and organize on-site meetings.

Ability to analyze information and make recommendations related to outcome.

Dependable, ethical, flexible, detail minded, accurate and efficient.

Ability to install conduit, outlets, light fixtures and switches.

Ability to install wire.

Ability to test circuits.

Knowledgeable in reading drawings, blueprints and diagrams.

Skilled in installing and wiring irrigation times.

Skilled in running wire to irrigation valves and wire.

Skilled in installation of scoreboards including wiring to power source.

Knowledgeable in the use ofa circuit tester.

Ability to wire cooling units.

Ability to run and install internet wire.

Ability to install phone jacks.

Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical problems.

Ability to modify existing plumbing systems for more efficient use.

Knowledgeable of water, waste, and gas distribution systems.

Knowledgeable in the design and layout of distribution systems.

Skilled in the application of slope, placement, slant and falls of systems.

Ability to install gas lines.

Knowledge. Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Ability to install a variety of pipes including PVC,sewer,asbestos,black iron,

and copper .

Knowledgeable in maintaining sewer lines, including removing blockage and repair.

Skilled in modifying sewer lines for more efficient use.

Knowledgeable in installation of fresh water and waste water systems.

Knowledgeable in the installation of bathroom fixtures.

Skilled at installing drinking fountains and their maintenance.

Skilled at repairing or replacing water lines.

Skilled at troubleshooting irrigation systems and making necessary repairs.

Ability to build and construct buildings.

Ability to frame and hang windows and doors.

Ability to construct computer consoles, desks, shelves, countertops and bookcases.

Ability to hang drywall, taping, plaster, mud or texture and finish with paint.

Ability to set concrete forms, pour concrete and finish.

Knowledgeable of repairing asphalt using cold or hot patch.

Skilled at assembly following written or verbal instructions.

Knowledgeable to inspect roofs, both flat and peaked~ and make repairs.

Ability to work on flat or peaked roofs.

Ability to install and repair rain gutters.

Ability to repair overhead doors, including manual and power assisted doors.

Skilled in installing garage door openers.

Skilled in using a variety ofhandtools including hammers, saws, screwdrivers and

wrenches.

Skilled in using a variety of power tools such as power saws, screw guns, sanders.

table saws, chainsaws and band saws.

Ability to install and replace ceiling tiles.

Ability to install and maintain drop ceilings.

Ability to install fiberglass insulation as well as blown in insulation and removal

of asbestos material.

Knowledgeable in various painting methods and techniques.

Knowledgeable in the use of materials needed for painting.

Ability to paint both exterior and interior walls, structures, furniture and equipment

using water-based, oil based, enamel latex, varnish and lacquer.

Ability to prepare surfaces for painting using methods such as sanding, cleaning, or

filling cracks or holes.

Skilled at operating a power paint sprayer or using rollers and brushes.

Knowledgeable in the safe operation of ladders and scaffolds.

Knowledgeable in the process of bringing water and sewer service into a building.

Knowledgeable in the process of attaching laterals to a water main.

Knowledgeable of the methods used for measuring pipe to be installed.

Ability in digging a proper trench for a variety of pipe.

Skilled at installation of pipe including PVC, poly pipe, sewer, black iron, copper,

galvanized, and transite pipe

Ability to troubleshoot problems and make repairs.

Ability to properly backfill trenches as to not damage pipe.

Knowledgeable in the basic components of and air conditioning system and its

operation.

Ability to inspect and clean the filters and coils.

Ability to install and repair evaporative coolers.

Ability to troubleshoot systems and make repairs.

Knowledgeable in the process to keep air moving to allow unit to run efficiently.

Knowledge. Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Skilled in landscaping procedures including mowing, weeding, irrigation, tree

pruning and maintenance.

Ability to design landscaping gardens and areas.

Ability to control pests and weeds using both chemical and mechanical methods.

Ability to work in hard to reach places.

Ability to follow work orders and plans.

Skilled in upkeep of supplies and keep a current inventory.

Ability to perform small engine repairs.

Ability to keep a safe working environment for myself and others.

Knowledgeable in selection of proper plant material for environment.

Skilled in training of employees.

Skilled in mediation skills.

Ability to determine and purchase supplies needed for job duties.

Knowledgeable in supervisory skills including inmate labor and up to 70 under

Supervision.

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Supervise teenage youth group and their activities for local church.

Sports official: officiated volleyball from Junior high lever to college matches.

Organized and executed softball and intramural leagues.

Junior High and High School volleyball Coach.

High School Basketball Coach.

Assisted with Special Olympics

Assist with organizing and running special community events such as sporting events,

Graduation ceremonies, fireworks show and concerts.

REFERENCES

PAUL SHEETS 520-***-****

DENNIS BREWER 520-***-****

CAROL STEVENS 520-***-****

TOM CURRIN 520-***-****

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