Benjamin Wilson
Liberty Lake,WA
Summary
Hardworking, detail-oriented man with years of experience in volunteer work, outdoor manual labor, customer service and heavy equipment operating. Offering self motivation and a team oriented mentality. I enjoy customer service and taking care of others. Eager to learn and attentive to direction and authority, efficient. Self-motivated and punctual.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker
Boulder Creek Retreat
Bonners Ferry, Idaho
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Executed facility maintenance for buildings to ensure operational integrity.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Managed drinking water system maintenance, including water testing and monitoring.
- Conducted animal care to promote health and welfare of animals.
- Cleared and restored hiking trails to enhance guest experience.
- Delivered exceptional guest services to ensure satisfaction and repeat visits.
- Kept records of all maintenance activities including costs incurred and materials used.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power equipment safely and effectively.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as unclogging toilets and sinks.
- Responded to emergency situations promptly to prevent or minimize damage.
Sole Leather Worker
White's Boots
Spokane, Washington
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Custom cut leather pieces for bootmakers, ensuring precision and quality.
- Executed repetitive tasks that required strong eye-hand coordination and meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed hazardous cutting equipment while ensuring safety protocols
- Organized storage areas in order to keep track of materials used in production processes.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials and supplies necessary for crafting jobs.
Dishwasher/Cook
Master's Brew House
Deer Park, Washington
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Answered phone calls providing information about restaurant services, hours of operation, menu items.
- Resolved customer complaints in a polite manner according to company policy.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
Head Groundskeeper
Riverview Bible Camp
Cusick, WA
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries and concerns to drive customer satisfaction and maximize retention.
- Inspected work sites and monitored schedules, budgets and project plans.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
Warehouse Associate
Fish Hippie
Mount Airy, NC
12.2020 - 12.2020
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies.
- Loaded trucks for outbound orders and unloaded trucks for inbound orders.
- Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates.
Groundskeeper
Riverview Bible Camp
Cusick, WA
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Applied pesticides and fertilizers to grounds and lawns to control pests, kill weeds and prevent disease.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune hedges, trees and shrubs.
- Utilized portable sprinkler systems, hoses and watering cans to water trees, lawns and plants.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
Warehouse Associate
Fish Hippie
Mount Airy, NC
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies.
- Loaded trucks for outbound orders and unloaded trucks for inbound orders.
- Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates.
Dining Room Host
Old North State Winery
Mount Airy, NC
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.
- Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
Deli Clerk
Yokes
Deer Park, WA
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
- Completed orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
- Operated cash register to accept and process cash, check, card and mobile payments.
- Stayed calm and professional in situations and resolved conflicts to customer satisfaction.
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
Education
Emergency Medicine
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA03-2026
High School Diploma -
Deer Park Home Link
Deer Park, WA06-2016
Skills
- EMT-B
- Supervision & leadership
- First Aid/CPR
- Intermediate Russian Language skills
- PPE use
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
- Customer de-escalation
- Work site cleaning and organization
- Facility maintenance and repair
- Managing work crews
- Safety-oriented
Volunteer Experience
Napakiak, Alaska
Volunteer Disaster Relief
Oct. 21, 2025 - Nov. 4, 2025
- Spent 2 weeks in Napakiak, Alaska. assisting in hooking up utilities and fixing foundations of village houses after Typhoon Halong struck the coast of Alaska.
Paradise Valley Fire District, Boundary County
Volunteer Firefighter
2023-2025
- Deployed for three weeks to the Palisades Fire with Task Force 3 out of Idaho (January 2025)
- Operated firefighting equipment.
- Provided support and assistance to emergency medical personnel.
- Participated in regular training sessions to keep medical and fire response skills strong.
- Participated in community safety preparation to help minimize danger and effect of wildfires and natural disasters.
- Checked firefighting equipment and performed routine maintenance to discover and prevent malfunction.
- Responded to multiple large fires in conjunction with Idaho Department of Lands.
- Participated in community events and fundraisers, including parades and county fairs.
Fire District Five, Pend Orielle County
Volunteer firefighter
2018-2022
- Operated firefighting equipment.
- Provided support and assistance to emergency medical personnel.
- Participated in regular training sessions to keep medical and fire response skills strong.
- Participated in community safety preparation to help minimize danger and effect of wildfires and natural disasters.
- Checked firefighting equipment and performed routine maintenance to discover and prevent malfunction.
Certification
EMT-B
CPR/AED
Red Card (RT-130)
S-212 Sawyer
ICS-100
ICS-200
ICS-700
IC-5 Hazmat Awareness
AWR-147 Rail Car Incident Response
Pool Operator Certified.
References
Chief Mike Glazier, Paradise Valley Fire Department
- Relationship: Professional
- Phone: (208)304-4565
- Email: chief@paradisevalleyfire.com
Assistant Chief Matt Solt, Paradise Valley Fire Department
- Relationship: Professional
- Phone: (208)255-8426
- email: msolt@paradisevalleyfire.com
Rose Sinclair
- Relationship: Personal
- Phone: (971)-232-2045
Chief Jay Foster (Retired), Pend Orielle County Fire District 5
- Relationship: Personal
- Phone: (509)671-2286
Timeline
Caretaker
Boulder Creek Retreat
05.2023 - 10.2025
Sole Leather Worker
White's Boots
08.2022 - 05.2023
Dishwasher/Cook
Master's Brew House
06.2022 - 08.2022
Head Groundskeeper
Riverview Bible Camp
01.2021 - 06.2022
Warehouse Associate
Fish Hippie
12.2020 - 12.2020
Groundskeeper
Riverview Bible Camp
06.2018 - 09.2020
Warehouse Associate
Fish Hippie
11.2017 - 05.2018
Dining Room Host
Old North State Winery
06.2017 - 11.2017
Deli Clerk
Yokes
04.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Deer Park Home Link
Emergency Medicine
Spokane Community College