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Jacob Allred

Concord,NC

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Groundskeeper with five years at Cabarrus County Schools, excelling in irrigation management and low-voltage troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance landscaping projects through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Successfully implemented preventive maintenance strategies, ensuring optimal system performance and resource conservation. Adaptable and dependable, consistently delivering high-quality results in emergency repairs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Groundskeeper

Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, NC
03.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate projects related to landscaping needs.
  • Responded promptly to requests for emergency repairs or preventive maintenance work orders.
  • Operated power equipment such as blowers, trimmers and mowers in a safe manner.
  • Inspected irrigation systems for proper functioning and made repairs as needed.
  • Identified areas needing additional attention or repair.
  • Managed irrigation systems, including scheduling, repairs, and adjustments for optimal water usage.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues with irrigation systems.
  • Repaired electrical failures in irrigation systems.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair water pump issues.
  • Troubleshoot issues with wells and make repairs to the wells.
  • Safely learned how to approach all matters of electricity.
  • Created detailed plans for new installations that included the layout of sprinkler heads and piping systems.
  • Troubleshot electrical components such as wiring issues or faulty timers by using a multimeter or other testing equipment.
  • Replaced worn out parts such as pipes, fittings, valve seals, solenoids.
  • Calibrated rain gauges used in conjunction with automated controllers so they would accurately measure precipitation levels.
  • Programmed automatic controllers with specific settings for each zone of an irrigation system.
  • Inspected sprinkler heads, valves, and pipes for proper functioning and identified any problems or needed repairs.
  • Provided training sessions to clients on how to operate their own irrigation systems properly.
  • Researched products available on the market in order to make informed recommendations when purchasing materials.
  • Monitored water usage and adjusted the timer settings as necessary to conserve resources.
  • Made repairs to water lines while near other utilities, making sure to operate safely when near them.
  • Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Five years of training on low-voltage electricity.
  • Some knowledge of three-phase power systems.
  • A good amount of training on electricity up to 120 volts.
  • Made electrical repairs, such as changing relays, capacitors, contactors, motherboards, fuses, and display boards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Cabarrus High School
Concord, NC
06-2017

Skills

  • Irrigation management
  • Low-voltage troubleshooting
  • Equipment operation
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Problem solving
  • Emergency repairs
  • Adaptability and dependability
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Class A CDL
  • Pesticide License
  • Confined space license
  • Stormwater inspection liscense

Timeline

Maintenance Groundskeeper

Cabarrus County Schools
03.2019 - Current

High School Diploma -

Central Cabarrus High School

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