James Austin

During my time I have also worked for Viola landscaping and B and S landscaping. My work included....

• Removed snow at condo facility with about 200 condominiums.
• Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
• Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
• Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
• Removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear.
• Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
• Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
• Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
• Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
• Limited hazards by cleaning construction areas with complete compliance.
• Exceeded specific team goals while partnering with employees to share and implement best practices.

During my time working as a construction laborer duty included...

• Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
• Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers.
• Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
• Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
• Coordinated communication between equipment operators via two-way radios and hand signals.
• Provided industry insight to coworkers to assist work completion.
• Set up equipment to maintain worksite productivity.
• Assisted project planning by using laser measuring equipment and marking paint for project element placement.
• Opened boxes of merchandise and materials and restocked designated areas.
• Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs.
• Operated machinery managed raw material and logged production data.
• Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements.
• Conferred with other managers, technical personnel and team leaders to coordinate site work and maintain tight schedules.

During my time as a custodian, I completed the task of...

• Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
• Maintained building interiors with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
• Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
• Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
• Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
• Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
• Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
• Operated compactors and balers to discard cardboard boxes and trash.
• Raked leaves, cut and watered grass and picked up garbage to maintain grounds.
• Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
  Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
• Dusted interior furniture, exhibit cases, pictures and frames, chairs, trim and light fixtures, using long handles and ladders to clear cobwebs from high places.
• Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
• Sorted and disposed of trash and recycling materials to keep common areas clean and organized.
• Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
• Responded promptly to requests to clean and sanitize areas after accidents.
• Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
• Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
• Performed deep cleaning duties such as floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing on daily basis.
• Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
• Used digital timekeeping system to document hours worked each day.
  Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.
• Supported special children reading events by setting up, arranging and removing decorations, furniture and supplies for groups of 25 or more.