Blake Minnick
Norborne ,MO
Summary
Adept at boosting property safety and enhancing landscapes, my tenure at United Contractors showcased my ability to maintain equipment and execute designer landscaping plans efficiently. Skilled in heavy machinery and collaborative project completion, I excel in transforming client visions into reality, ensuring high-quality standards with a keen focus on innovation and precision in every task.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Groundsman
United Contractors
Richmond, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular checks, cleaning, and minor repairs as necessary.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow groundsmen to complete projects efficiently and maintain high-quality standards.
- Boosted safety on the property by identifying potential hazards and promptly addressing them.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Ran loader and bucket trucks to get the job done quickly and efficiently without any mistakes
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans for various budgets.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
Maintenance
City of Norborne
Norborne, MO
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Directed and oversaw maintenance records and incident reports.
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance of existing network systems.
- Optimized system performance through regular equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by conducting regular inspections and coordinating with maintenance teams.
- Monitored and controlled maintenance inventory and supplies.
- Followed detailed cleaning and maintenance schedules.
- Streamlined maintenance processes with the implementation of preventative maintenance plans for all field equipment.
- Performed ongoing maintenance activities.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Inspected vehicles and completed daily maintenance actions.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Streamlined communication between management and maintenance teams to effectively prioritize necessary repairs and maintenance tasks.
Laborer
Vigen Construction
Hardin, MO
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Ran heavy equipment, weld, conveyor and elevator assembly, concrete pouring and finishing, fabricating bin containers
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
Education
Norborne R-8
Norborne, MO05.2018
Skills
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Basic Carpentry
- Maintaining equipment
- Heavy machinery
- Groundskeeping Techniques
- Drainage Solutions
- Using hand tools
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Lawn Aeration
- Stonework
- Heavy Lifting
- Tree Removal
- Repairs and maintenance
- Landscaping
- Welding
- Water main replacement or repairs
- Water testing for the city
Certification
Scaffolding
Crane rigging
Heavy equipment operating
Timeline
Groundsman
United Contractors
08.2023 - Current
Maintenance
City of Norborne
12.2022 - 08.2023
Laborer
Vigen Construction
07.2019 - 12.2022
Norborne R-8