Ivan Valdes
Portland,OR
Summary
Reliable caretaker with experience in cemetery groundskeeping, grave site setup, and safe equipment operation. Known for attention to detail, respectful memorial care, and strong safety awareness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker
Willamette National Cemetery
Portland, Oregon
11.2020 - Current
- Kept cemetery grounds, walkways, and memorial areas clean and orderly.
- Prepared gravesites for burial services and interments, ensuring respectful and dignified environments for families.
- Set up lowering devices, tents, and graveside equipment for services.
- Maintained cleanliness of headstones, markers, and surrounding plot areas to uphold memorial integrity.
- Assisted funeral staff during veteran committal services.
- Supported respectful care of memorial spaces for families.
- Followed established safety procedures while performing all tasks related to caretaking duties.
- Provided assistance to disabled persons in accordance with their individual needs.
- Inspected grounds for safety hazards and damaged areas.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding job assignments and progress updates throughout shifts.
- Developed strong working relationships with tenants through courteous customer service practices.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power equipment safely and effectively.
- Opened and closed buildings daily by unlocking and locking doors and managing the security system.
- Operated and maintained ground-keeping equipment such as lawn mowers and leaf blowers.
- Organized storage areas in order to maximize space efficiency.
- Welcomed visitors upon arrival, providing directions and information about the facility. upon arrival and directed them to their destination within the facility.
- Disposed of hazardous materials according to established guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations promptly to prevent or minimize damage.
- Ensured security of buildings by locking doors, closing windows, and setting alarm systems.
- Inspected grounds for safety hazards and damaged areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Anthony High Shool
Panama12-1997
Skills
- Grave site setup
- Cemetery equipment operation
- Grounds maintenance
- Grounds inspection
- Lawn care and groundskeeping
- Landscape care
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Grounds improvement
- SOP compliance
- Sanitation practices
- Safety awareness
- Safety protocols
- Operational planning
- Team coordination
- Team leadership
- Visitor assistance
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Reliability
- Inspect work
Timeline
Caretaker
Willamette National Cemetery
11.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Saint Anthony High Shool