Chad Eldridge
Toledo
Summary
Dedicated and reliable park technician with over 10 years of proficient experience in a variety tree care techniques, vehicle operation and maintenance and large and small equipment operation and maintenance. Skilled in plant identification and herbicide application.Dedicated to enhancing public safety and environmental health through strategic management practices
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Park Technician 3
Metroparks Toledo
Toledo
06.2016 - Current
Executed preventative maintenance techniques to enhance functionality of all engine equipment.
Demonstrated safe operation of large and small machinery, including tractors, chippers, and chainsaws.
Conducted large-scale plantings of bare root and Ball & Burlap trees.
Trimmed landscape and trail trees using techniques that promoted tree health.
Managed landscape beds and contributed to installation of extensive plantings.
Utilized applicator license for precise mixing and application of herbicides against invasive weeds.
Maintained cleanliness of work areas in accordance with 6S standards.
Felled and bucked up trees that had either fallen or were a potential fall hazard.
Perform a variety of welding and fabrication jobs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southview HS
Sylvania, OHSkills
- Vehicle and equipment maintenance and operation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Landscape management
- Tree care techniques
- Herbicide application
- Safety compliance
- Plant identification
- Reliable and dependable
- Gardening and planting
- Public safety
- familiar with HACCP protocols
Certification
Qualified Sawyer
Timeline
Park Technician 3
Metroparks Toledo
06.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southview HS