Hardworking general laborer with several years in roles and high focus on quality and safety. Collaborates with team members to support operation with goal of increasing productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Washington National Cemetery
Suitland, MD
04.2023 - 01.2025
Conducted burials, ensuring that graves were dug to the correct depth and lined with appropriate materials.
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Prepared plots for burial by removing existing vegetation, leveling ground, and filling holes.
Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
Repaired broken headstones or markers when necessary.
Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
Inspected gravesites regularly to ensure they are free from debris and maintained properly.
Assisted visitors in finding desired grave sites or monuments within the cemetery.
Construction Laborer
Riley Brothers
Boston, MA
04.2021 - 11.2022
Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Removed rubble and other debris at construction sites using wheelbarrows or other equipment.
Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
Groundskeeper
Forest Hills Cemetery
Boston, MA
04.2012 - 03.2021
Maintained cemetery grounds, including mowing grass and trimming shrubs.
Cleaned headstones using specialized cleaning solutions.
Trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges using hand tools such as shears and pruners.
Planted flowers and trees in designated areas of the cemetery.
Prepared plots for burial by removing existing vegetation, leveling ground, and filling holes.
Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating, and edging around flower beds and walkways.
Assisted visitors in finding desired grave sites or monuments within the cemetery.
Assisted with the setup and breakdown of outdoor events, ensuring grounds were prepared and restored.
Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
Groundskeeper/Laborer
Boston Housing Authority
Boston, MA
02.2008 - 03.2012
Assist with unit turnovers.
Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
Assist the Pest Control company with exterminations.
Assist with unit lockouts.
Preventative maintenance/replacing filters on HVAC.
Responded to emergency maintenance requests as needed.
Assist with unit inspections.
Prioritized daily work orders.
Removed snow and ice from walkways and parking areas using manual and mechanical methods.
Operated mowers, tractors, and other equipment in a safe manner.
Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.