Joshua Metcalf
Tulare,CA
Summary
Jack of all trades, experience in cement work, lawn care, basic electrical, heavy equipment, and diesel motors. Competent hydraulic mechanic bringing 10 years of experience working with hydraulic parts in challenging, fast-paced environments. Hardworking, reliable, and maintains a tidy work area. Articulate communicator across all professional levels.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Parks & Grounds Worker
Tulare County
Visalia, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress on projects or any issues encountered during daily tasks.
- Maintained clean walkways and common areas to provide an inviting atmosphere for all visitors.
- Operated and maintained z-track lawn mowers, tractors with mower decks, wood chippers, weed eaters, blowers, pruning sheers and dump trucks.
- Cleaned and maintained arbors reserved by park guests by scraping sidewalks, blowing off dirt and dust and ensuring clean tables.
- Cleaned restrooms for park guests to use while they visit.
- Assisted park guests during their time in the park with any questions or needs.
- Assister coworker to close up the park by locking up all gates, restrooms and county buildings on the grounds.
Hydraulic Mechanic
Reese Hydraulics
05.2016 - 11.2021
- Operated tools, instruments and equipment safely.
- Pulled out old and malfunctioning components such as hoses and replaced with new parts.
- Troubleshot issues on hydraulic loaders, forklifts, welders, air compressors and generators.
- Maintained, repaired and overhauled heavy vehicles and hydraulic systems.
- Completed rebuilds, repairs and replacements of hydraulic pumps and cylinders.
- Diagnosed service issues, obtained replacement parts and calibrated systems.
Sheriff's Correctional Deputy
Tulare County Sheriff's Department
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
T.C.I. Fleet Services
Albert Metcalf
12.2010 - 11.2012
- Inspected tractor trailers and performed routine maintenance.
- Changed engine oil, filters, brakes and tires.
- Installed wiring harnesses for electric brake controllers and running lights.
Westside Hydraulics
Brandon Clark
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Operated tools, instruments and equipment safely.
- Pulled out old and malfunctioning components such as hoses and replaced with new parts.
- Troubleshot issues on hydraulic loaders, forklifts, welders, air compressors and generators.
- Maintained, repaired and overhauled heavy vehicles and hydraulic systems.
- Completed rebuilds, repairs and replacements of hydraulic pumps and cylinders.
- Diagnosed service issues, obtained replacement parts and calibrated systems.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Hope International University
Fullerton, CAHigh School Diploma -
Porterville High School
Porterville, CA06.2007
Skills
- Replacing hoses
- Rebuilding cylinders
- Attentive to detail
- Strong organization skills
- Results-driven
- Reliable and consistent
- Strong work ethic and integrity
Timeline
Parks & Grounds Worker
Tulare County
05.2024 - Current
Hydraulic Mechanic
Reese Hydraulics
05.2016 - 11.2021
Sheriff's Correctional Deputy
Tulare County Sheriff's Department
11.2013 - 10.2014
T.C.I. Fleet Services
Albert Metcalf
12.2010 - 11.2012
Westside Hydraulics
Brandon Clark
01.2008 - 12.2010
Some College (No Degree) -
Hope International University
High School Diploma -
Porterville High School