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Andrew Rousslange

Sauk Centre,MN

Summary

Dedicated Public Works employee eager to pursue a career as a Public Works Supervisor. Skilled in time management and goal setting. Offering 10+ years of supervisor experience in diverse careers.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Maintenance Worker/ Arena Worker

City of Sauk Centre
05.2005 - Current
  • Logged records of maintenance performed.
  • Maintained 21,150+ square feet of facility grounds.
  • Repaired and replaced plumbing parts, including fixtures and drain lines.
  • Set up facilities for meetings, training and parties.
  • Monitored and maintained heating, ventilation and compressor units.
  • Cleared clogged drains and replaced defective parts such as valves, faucets and fixtures.
  • Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure safe operation and working environments.
  • Promoted shop safety by working in safe manner.
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
  • Safe and efficient operation of heavy motorized equipment.
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
  • Use of wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, and electronic testing devices.
  • Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine.
  • Informed supervisors when machines needed major service.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, drill press, and basic hand tools.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operated efficiently.
  • Logged information on computers for record keeping.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
  • Trained new maintenance personnel to safely and properly use equipment and tools and apply best practices.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
  • Checked on safety and operation of park equipment.
  • Fertilized and watered grounds for optimal growth.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Applied salt or chemical solutions to surfaces as preventive measure against snow and ice buildup.
  • Completed prompt snow removal process during and after weather events.
  • Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
  • Tested and balanced pool water to maintain safe and healthy swimming environment.

Volunteer Firefighter

City of Sauk Centre
06 2009 - Current
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires.
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
  • Quickly acted to contain any hazardous chemicals that could catch fire, leak, or spill.
  • Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Participated in firefighting duties as assigned.
  • Made monthly inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Took lead in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding the best way to extinguish a fire.
  • Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations.
  • Maintained a very strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.

Wildland Firefighter

Habitat Forever
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Cut and cleared brush, as well as dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
  • Maintained contact with fire dispatchers in order to notify them of the need for additional firefighters and supplies, or to detail any difficulties encountered.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires.
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
  • Incorporated safety procedures into every shift so that all workers were protected from accidents.
  • Interpreted topographical maps and GPS, clinometer and ceptometer readings.
  • Completed controlled burns.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.

Customer Service

Westside Liquor
8 2008 - 4 2012
  • Supervised less experienced employees.
  • Entrusted with store bank deposits.
  • Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to promote visually appealing environment.
  • Operated a Point of Sale (POS) system.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts every 6 months.
  • Helped with ordering supplies from other stores to restock our store.
  • Checked and logged daily inventory upon arrival.

8th Grade Baseball Coach/ Assistant High School Football Coach

Sauk Centre High School
7 2009 - 5 2011
  • Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials.
  • Exhibited excellent teamwork and a strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
  • Trained a group of players for 10 hours per week for upcoming competitions.
  • Entrusted with supervising a group of athletes.
  • Evaluation and managing of athletes skills.
  • Design schedule/agenda to best optimize practice time.
  • Communicated with parents from the community.
  • Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
  • Demonstrated a high level of respect for opponents, officials, and facilities.
  • Recommended equipment, supplies, and uniforms for ordering.
  • Accepted coaching, constructive criticism, and recognition with humility and composure.
  • Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
  • Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents, schools, and the community.

Education

Firefighter - Fire Service

St. Cloud Technical College
St. Cloud MN
2009

Associate of Arts - Generals

MSCTC-Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, MN
2007

High School Diploma - undefined

Sauk Centre High School
Sauk Centre, MN
2005

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Dependable
  • Trainable
  • Responsible
  • Energetic and enthusiastic
  • Motivation
  • Communication
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Creativity
  • Goal setter
  • Flexibility
  • Trustworthy
  • Commitment
  • Community and teamwork
  • Willing to learn
  • Approachable

Certification

  • NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I (2009)
  • NFPA 472 Haz-Mat Awareness (2009)
  • CFR - Certified First Responder (2006)
  • NIMS 100, 200, 700
  • FFT2 Wildland Firefighter (2018)
  • STAR Certified in Safe Ice Resurfacer Operations (SIRO) (2014)
  • Arena Operations Certified (2015)
  • Minnesota Certified Tree Inspector (2017)
  • CPO - Certified Pool Operator


Timeline

Wildland Firefighter

Habitat Forever
03.2018 - 08.2019

General Maintenance Worker/ Arena Worker

City of Sauk Centre
05.2005 - Current

Volunteer Firefighter

City of Sauk Centre
06 2009 - Current

Customer Service

Westside Liquor
8 2008 - 4 2012

8th Grade Baseball Coach/ Assistant High School Football Coach

Sauk Centre High School
7 2009 - 5 2011

Firefighter - Fire Service

St. Cloud Technical College

Associate of Arts - Generals

MSCTC-Fergus Falls

High School Diploma - undefined

Sauk Centre High School

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