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Joseph Mercer

Columbia,IL

Summary

Parks maintenance professional with significant hands-on experience in maintaining and enhancing public park and recreation spaces. Proven ability to perform diverse maintenance tasks while ensuring high standards of safety and appearance. Known for strong teamwork, reliability, and adaptability to evolving work conditions, with key skills in equipment handling and leadership.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Park Maintenance Worker

Waterloo Park District
05.2015 - Current
  • Participated in training programs to enhance skills, ensuring continuous improvement in job performance
  • Operated a variety of tools and machinery for tasks like mowing lawns, trimming trees, repairing fences, painting picnic tables, fixing broken sprinklers resulting in well-maintained park grounds
  • Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care
  • Handled minor repairs on park equipment ensuring that all facilities function efficiently
  • Checked on safety and operation of park equipment every week
  • Regularly maintained cleanliness of restrooms promoting hygienic environment for visitors
  • Monitored inventory and functioning levels for necessary supplies/tools required for parks maintenance work
  • Facilitated coordination between parks department staff members contributing better teamwork
  • Train new summer staff proper maintenance and service of large-scale and small-scale equipment for Park District and public use
  • Manage employee on safely operating industrial equipment
  • Assist in large-scale playground and splash pad construction/maintenance
  • Upkeep of over 350 acres of green space for recreational and leisure use
  • Perform as a member of a team of employees
  • Operate large-scale constriction equipment

Maintenance Crew Member

Planet Fitness
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provided excellent customer services to customers with any gym needs
  • Maintained and inspected gym equipment and all areas of the gym
  • Assisted in new member registration
  • Organized and stocked product
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members

Education

No Degree - Outdoor Recreation

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
01-2022

Skills

  • Power tool operation
  • Facility upkeep
  • Problem Solving
  • Heavy lifting
  • Site safety
  • Leadership Experience
  • Creative Thinking
  • Time Management

Certification

  • CPR Training - updated summer 2025

Timeline

Maintenance Crew Member

Planet Fitness
10.2016 - 05.2017

Park Maintenance Worker

Waterloo Park District
05.2015 - Current

No Degree - Outdoor Recreation

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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