Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Bradley Janis

Morton Grove,IL

Summary

Driven maintenance professional with a track record of enhancing park aesthetics and safety at Glencoe Park District. Skilled in equipment repair and landscaping, with a knack for teamwork and collaboration. Achieved cost reductions through proactive hazard identification. Excelled in engaging community through event participation, showcasing exceptional communication and reliability.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Parks Maintenance Tech II

Glencoe Park District
09.1998 - Current
  • Participated in training programs to enhance skills, ensuring continuous improvement in job performance.
  • Operated a variety of tools and machinery for tasks like mowing lawns, trimming trees, repairing fences, painting picnic tables, fixing broken sprinklers resulting in well-maintained parks'' grounds.
  • Increased community engagement through participation in events like volunteer clean-ups and educational workshops.
  • Handled minor repairs on park equipment ensuring that all facilities function efficiently.
  • Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
  • Improved park aesthetics with meticulous attention to detail in litter removal and upkeep of benches, signs, and other infrastructure.
  • Checked on safety and operation of park equipment every week.
  • Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks by adhering to schedule set by supervisors.
  • Conducted regular inspections of playground equipment to guarantee safety compliance and prevent accidents.
  • Monitored inventory levels for necessary supplies/tools required for parks maintenance work.
  • Regularly maintained cleanliness of restrooms promoting hygienic environment for visitors.
  • Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
  • Reduced maintenance costs by identifying and addressing potential hazards before they escalated into costly repairs.
  • Assisted in the implementation of pest control measures helping maintain a safe park''s ecosystem.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of park improvement projects for enhanced visitor enjoyment.
  • Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
  • Upheld safety standards in different seasons by handling ice, snow and other periodic issues.
  • Assisted with seasonal preparations including snow removal during winter months.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.

Maintenance Crew Member

R. Hoffmann & Sons, INC
06.1988 - 09.1998

Maintained cemetery grounds.

Grass cutting and trimming of cemetery grounds

Operated Backhoe and skid steers for burials and other work around the grounds.

Snow removal using a 1 ton dump truck with a tailgate salt spreader of commercial accounts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nile’s West
Skokie, IL
06.1991

Skills

  • Power Tool Operation
  • Facility Upkeep
  • Playground inspection
  • Landscaping
  • Pest control management
  • Snow Removal
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Using hand tools
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Equipment Repair
  • Equipment Preventive Maintenance
  • Turf and Sod Care
  • Site Safety

Accomplishments

CDL class B

pesticide operators license

CPR/AED certified

Forklift certified by Cintas

Confined space training


Timeline

Parks Maintenance Tech II

Glencoe Park District
09.1998 - Current

Maintenance Crew Member

R. Hoffmann & Sons, INC
06.1988 - 09.1998

High School Diploma -

Nile’s West
Bradley Janis