CHRISTOPHER PENNINGTON
Camano
Summary
Self motivated to learn new trades and skills. Interested in growing a career and fostering leadership capabilities. Safety-conscious well-versed in vehicle maintenance and repair. Trustworthy, dependable and professional in both demeanor and appearance. Energetic Construction Equipment Operator who offers extensive skill, knowledge and experience. Meticulous Groundskeeper versed in all aspects of landscape upkeep and maintenance from lawn repair to trimming and pruning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Maintenance\ PropertyCaretaker
Carpros Kia/ Little Cougar Ranch
09.2018 - 01.2026
- Managed property maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Inspected premises regularly to identify and resolve maintenance issues proactively.
- Conducted inventory assessments of tools and supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for operations.
- Performed minor repairs as needed by utilizing a diverse skill set in areas like carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting.
- Addressed maintenance needs for multiple properties quickly.
- Coordinated vendor services for repairs and renovations, optimizing budget allocations.
- Performed minor repairs, including painting, replacing lightbulbs and repairing plumbing, for safe tenant facilities.
- Operated and maintained landscape equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Operated various landscaping equipment safely and efficiently, including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and chainsaws.
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by regularly mowing lawns, trimming bushes, and planting flowers.
- Reduced water usage by installing and maintaining efficient irrigation systems.
- Performed routine maintenance on all tools and equipment to ensure peak performance throughout their lifespan.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to enhance performance and reliability.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Operator
Winfield Solutions
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
Temp at Winfield Solutions
Manpower
09.2015 - 01.2016
- I was employed as a temp and eventually became a permanent employee at Winfield Solutions.
Delivery Load Puller
Lowes Home Improvement Center
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Loaded and unloaded 3 delivery vans per shift.
- Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Loaded products weighing up to 500 pounds onto trailers for delivery.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Verified each delivery against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation.
- Operated heavy material handing equipment such as fork trucks and pallet jacks.
Loader Operator
Sunland Bark and Topsoil
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.
- Operated heavy equipment, including motor heavy loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and screeners.
- Immediately communicated any equipment issues to the supervisor.
Crew Member
Macdonalds
09.2014 - 2015
- Operated the drive-through window and sales register quickly and efficiently.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Prepared all food orders within a 2-3 minute time frame.
- Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control.
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately.
- Strictly followed all cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures.
- Reported to each shift on time and ready to work.
Laborer, Tree Climber, Equipment Operator
Pioneer Tree and Landscaping
11.2007 - 02.2014
- Placed soil and rock fills and installed and cleaned ditches.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.
- Immediately communicated any equipment issues to the supervisor.
- Located utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
- Responded to both hand and verbal instructions.
- Kept sideboards, trailer tongues and back of truck free of materials.
- Responded to customer questions using knowledge of products.
- Operated heavy equipment, including heavy loaders, excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, roller skidsteers and tractors.
- Maintained shop, company equipment and inventory.
- Safely operated mowers, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws.
- Cleared drains and downspouts and cleaned gutters.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Assembled and installed a variety of valves and fittings for irrigation systems.
- Limbed and pruned a variety of tree species.
- Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating and weeding.
- Pruned trees, shrubs hedges.
- Deadheaded annuals and flowering perennials to encourage further flowering and growth.
- Mowed, weed whacked and mulched planted areas and lawns.
Expediter
Industrial Resources Incorporated
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation.
- Drove company truck for local and intra-state pick-ups and deliveries.
- Operated heavy material handing equipment such as fork trucks and cranes.
- Transferred tools, parts, equipment and supplies to and from work stations.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
- Reported any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
- Secured cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
General Laborer
Jet City Equipment
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Maintained landscapes of 7 apartment complexes.
- Inside apartment maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Harbor High School
Oak Harbor, WA01.1995
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Power and hand tools
- Machine servicing
- Safety procedures knowledge
- Works well independently
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Valid Washington state driver's license
- Possesses a reliable vehicle
- Capable of heavy lifting
- Dependable and reliable
- Self-motivated
- Forklift certified
- Effective at multi-tasking
- Fast learner
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Safety-conscious
- Current CDL license
- Boomtruck operation
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Building Maintenance\ PropertyCaretaker
Carpros Kia/ Little Cougar Ranch
09.2018 - 01.2026
Operator
Winfield Solutions
01.2016 - 08.2018
Temp at Winfield Solutions
Manpower
09.2015 - 01.2016
Loader Operator
Sunland Bark and Topsoil
04.2015 - 08.2015
Crew Member
Macdonalds
09.2014 - 2015
Delivery Load Puller
Lowes Home Improvement Center
03.2014 - 09.2015
Expediter
Industrial Resources Incorporated
04.2012 - 09.2012
General Laborer
Jet City Equipment
04.2011 - 04.2012
Laborer, Tree Climber, Equipment Operator
Pioneer Tree and Landscaping
11.2007 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Oak Harbor High School