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Gary Decker

Springfield,MO

Summary

Results-driven Grounds and Facility Maintenance Expert with extensive experience in landscaping, gardening, and pre-cast concrete work. Successfully enhanced outdoor aesthetics and functionality at Gene and Pam Gouyd by applying a continuous improvement mindset. Adept in metal finishing and skilled in the use of hand tools, consistently delivering high-quality results that surpass employer expectations. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute to innovative landscape solutions.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Groundskeeper

Gene and Pam Gouyd
Sapulpa, OK
12.2020 - Current
  • Inspected completed work to ensure compliance with established standards prior to final approval.
  • Planted grass seed in bare spots.
  • Cleared debris from walkways and driveways with shovels and rakes.
  • Installed landscape features such as trees, shrubs, flowers and ground coverings.
  • Removed snow from sidewalks and parking lots using snow blowers or shovels.
  • Repaired sprinkler heads and lines.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks such as painting buildings, fences and benches.
  • Assisted with snow removal operations during winter months.
  • Assisted in the preparation of fields for sporting events and other activities.
  • Built structures such as decks, patios, fences and retaining walls using hand tools and power equipment.
  • Operated a variety of power equipment including tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and edgers.
  • Applied pesticides and herbicides according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisor regarding job progress updates.
  • Prepared soil beds for planting trees and shrubs.
  • Identified areas needing improvement or repair on grounds and facilities.
  • Maintained grounds and facilities by mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, watering, and aerating lawns.
  • Inspected turf for disease or pest infestation issues and took corrective action when needed.
  • Collected leaves and trash from grounds.
  • Constructed pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and various water features to improve landscapes.
  • Assisted with the setup and breakdown of outdoor events, ensuring grounds were prepared and restored.
  • Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
  • Responded to emergency maintenance requests as needed.
  • Repaired damaged parts of buildings such as walls, floors and roofs.
  • Installed roofing materials such as shingles, shakes, asphalt and metal roofing systems.
  • Constructed frames for walls, ceilings and floors using wood components.
  • Replaced worn out parts such as door locks, hinges and windowpanes.
  • Measured distances accurately using tape measures, levels and squares.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while operating power tools such as drills, grinders and sanders.
  • Applied different types of finishes including paint, stain, varnish and polyurethane coating.
  • Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
  • Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
  • Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
  • Used band, circular and compound miter saws.
  • Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
  • Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
  • Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
  • Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
  • Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
  • Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.

Laborer

Prestressed Casting
Springfield, MO
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
  • Inspect finished product for quality assurance purposes before allowing customer access.
  • Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
  • Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
  • Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
  • Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
  • Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
  • Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement surfaces using a straightedge and jointer tool.
  • Measure and mark designated areas where new slabs are going to be placed.
  • Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using appropriate lifting techniques.
  • Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
  • Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
  • Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
  • Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
  • Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
  • Perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment used during construction process.
  • Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
  • Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
  • Cut expansion joints into newly laid concrete as needed.
  • Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
  • Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
  • Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
  • Planned work based on verbal instructions, blueprints, and written specifications.
  • Mixed cement and mortar in preparation for pouring.
  • Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
  • Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
  • Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
  • Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
  • Prepared and cleaned surfaces for finishing to reduce holes and cracks.
  • Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
  • Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
  • Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
  • Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
  • Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
  • Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
  • Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
  • Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
  • Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
  • Monitored wind, heat or cold throughout curing process.
  • Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
  • Maintained inventory list of items used on job sites to provide reordering details.
  • Restored damaged and worn stonework on old buildings or sites.
  • Used various chemicals and tools to repair damaged items.
  • Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
  • Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
  • Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
  • Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
  • Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
  • Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
  • Provided assistance in completing projects within deadlines set by supervisor and client.

Polisher and Grinder

A&A Bumper
Kansas City, MO
01.1991 - 07.1993
  • Polished metal surfaces to a mirror finish, using abrasives and power tools.
  • Identified areas where processes could be improved upon in order to increase efficiency within the department.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous chemicals such as acids or solvents.
  • Tested samples of products before beginning full production runs.
  • Understood and complied with plant environmental, health and safety, environmental and OSHA regulatory requirements.
  • Selected proper tools and changed out components to properly finish stainless steel, aluminum and other surfaces.
  • Reported any defective materials or machinery malfunctions immediately.
  • Adjusted speed, pressure and temperature settings on equipment to achieve desired results.
  • Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.
  • Assisted engineers with installation, start-up and debugging of new equipment.
  • Completed assigned work ahead of schedule consistently and with excellent quality scores.
  • Maintained clean working environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Cleaned machine parts after use and lubricated as needed.
  • Followed written machinery procedures consistently to achieve uniform results.
  • Assisted other workers in the department with their tasks when needed.
  • Reviewed drawings or instructions from customers before commencing any task.
  • Checked polished parts for imperfections in the surface and re-polished if necessary.
  • Operated and set tools on various machines and kept machines running to required levels.
  • Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.
  • Set up abrasive wheels on grinding machines according to written instructions and diagrams.
  • Operated and maintained grinding machines to grind metal parts to specified dimensions.
  • Dressed grinding wheels regularly to maintain desired shape and size.
  • Repaired damaged cutting tools during setup changes by regrinding them on special jigs and fixtures.
  • Mounted grinding wheels onto machines and monitored operation to verify functionality and safety.
  • Troubleshot problems related to metal-grinding processes when needed.
  • Adjusted speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and depth of cut in accordance with product requirements.
  • Performed roughing or finishing operations on a variety of metals including stainless steel, aluminum alloys, brass, bronze, and copper alloys.
  • Utilized various types of coolants to improve surface finish quality of machined parts.
  • Used hand tools to finish projects by grinding or filing surfaces to achieve smooth finishes and sharp points.
  • Cleaned parts after grinding operations were completed using solvents or other cleaning agents.
  • Selected and mounted grinding wheels on machines according to specifications using hand tools and pulling from applied knowledge of abrasives and grinding procedures.

Education

GED -

University of Columbia
Cameron, MO
03-2004

Skills

  • Grounds maintenance
  • Facility maintenance and repair
  • Landscaping and gardening
  • Adaptability and dependability
  • Pre-cast concrete experience
  • Finishing techniques
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Metal finishing expertise
  • Metal polishing techniques
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Attention to detail
  • Warehouse picking
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Material handling
  • Land clearing
  • Job site cleanup
  • Excavation techniques
  • Moving and leveling dirt

Timeline

Laborer

Prestressed Casting
09.2024 - 01.2025

Head Groundskeeper

Gene and Pam Gouyd
12.2020 - Current

Polisher and Grinder

A&A Bumper
01.1991 - 07.1993

GED -

University of Columbia

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