Andrew Ontkos
Wilkes-Barre,PA
Summary
Experienced Landscape Laborer with a focus on quality and well-coordinated approach. Excellent problem-solver, multitasker and prioritizer with talent for operating with little oversight.
Reliable Labor Worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic weather conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Worker
Varsity Landscaping & Grounds
Swoyersville, Pa, PA
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Adhered to safety protocols when operating heavy machinery on the job site.
- Built or maintained greenhouses, fences or benches,
- Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers or foliage.
- Weeded flowerbeds and spread fertilizer throughout gardens as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
Laborer
Mayo Striping
Falls, Pennsylvania
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
Finishing Supervisor
PENNSYLVANIA PRECISION CAST PARTS
Lebanon , PA
02.2008 - 10.2018
- Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas to boost sustainability.
- Initiated new departmental processes to boost production efficiency and minimize waste.
- Communicated with supply vendors to obtain raw materials.
- Maintained a safe working environment by implementing safety protocols and enforcing company policies.
- Investigated any irregularities reported by subordinates or customers regarding finished product quality.
- Ensured all products were finished correctly according to customer specifications.
- Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new employees on proper operating procedures for equipment used in the finishing area.
- Resolved conflicts between team members, providing coaching as necessary to improve morale and productivity.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Supervised employees to monitor daily production progress, safety and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern Lebanon County High School
Lebanon , PA06-2007
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- [Equipment] operation
- Shipment processing
- Inventory control
- Punctual and reliable
- Materials handling
- Order picking
- Forklift operation
- General construction
Timeline
Landscape Worker
Varsity Landscaping & Grounds
06.2024 - 01.2025
Laborer
Mayo Striping
04.2024 - 06.2024
Finishing Supervisor
PENNSYLVANIA PRECISION CAST PARTS
02.2008 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Eastern Lebanon County High School