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Gavin Black

Robins,IA

Summary

Motivated laborer committed to learning and implementing skilled trades and meeting customer needs. Follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. Cultivates productive working relationships and instills confidence and trust.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumbing Apprentice

Brown Plumbing
Cedar Rapids, IA
04.2022 - Current
  • Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
  • Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
  • Ran tests to check the performance of newly installed plumbing components.
  • Arranged and transported supplies needed for individual plumbing jobs and unloaded truck upon arrival.
  • Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs.
  • Cut openings in walls for installation of new fixtures or pipes.
  • Replaced faulty valves, faucets, washers, gaskets and seals.
  • Installed gas piping for stoves, furnaces, water heaters and other appliances.
  • Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.

Landscape Worker

Shebetka Enterprises
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2023 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance on all types of landscaping equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
  • Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
  • Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks and large and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
  • Used hand and power tools or equipment to complete wide range of landscape and irrigation tasks.
  • Created hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls, and walkways using bricks, concrete blocks, and pavers.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Installed block and stone décor according to plans and specifications.
  • Adhered to safety protocols when operating heavy machinery on the job site.
  • Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
  • Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
  • Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
  • Prepared estimates for labor costs associated with landscaping projects.
  • Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.

Grocery Team Member

Hy Vee
Pella, IA
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
  • Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
  • Completed pickup and shopping orders for customers within local area.
  • Assisted customers in loading groceries into vehicles or delivering them to their homes.
  • Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns.
  • Unloaded trucks of incoming merchandise onto sales floor safely and efficiently.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Organized backroom stock areas for efficient retrieval of products during order fulfillment process.
  • Ensured that all displays were properly merchandised with correct signage, pricing information, promotional materials.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.

Education

High School Diploma -

John F Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids, IA
03-2020

Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology

Central College
Pella, IA

Skills

  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Equipment Operation
  • Equipment and Tool Maintenance
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Physically Fit
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Valid Driver's License

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed strength and conditioning internship with Coach Tim Lewis at John F. Kennedy High School.

Timeline

Landscape Worker

Shebetka Enterprises
05.2023 - Current

Plumbing Apprentice

Brown Plumbing
04.2022 - Current

Grocery Team Member

Hy Vee
08.2020 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

John F Kennedy High School

Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology

Central College

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