JOSHUA SHIVER
Garner,NC
Summary
- Excellent communication, time management and multitasking skills. Hardworking and professionally skilled in agricultural settings and construction, acquired across six years of experience in related roles.
- Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Reliable individual unafraid of harsh weather conditions while tackling variety of duties.
- Hardworking construction laborer with over three years of experience in providing excellent service as member of professional construction team. Familiar with safety regulations and occupational hazards. Providing in-depth knowledge of concrete types and gravel, sand, water, and concrete mixing techniques. Capable safely of operating forklifts, trowels, and paving machines.
- Hardworking professional with dedicated work ethic, keen attention to detail and thriving in self-motivated settings. Managing multiple, concurrent projects to completion with attention to quality and timeliness.
- Precision-focused Spray Technician known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Specialized in chemical application, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance. Skilled at managing time effectively, problem-solving on the job, and adapting to changing weather conditions. Excel using communication, teamwork, and attention to detail to ensure quality workmanship in every project undertaken.
- Skilled pesticide handler, sprayer, and applicator with background in vegetation management. Experience includes safe handling and application of pesticides, following environmental and safety regulations strictly. Strengths include strong knowledge of chemical use, pest control strategies, and equipment maintenance. Contributed to improving crop yield and quality by effectively managing pests and diseases in previous roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spray Technician
Naturalawn Of America - Baltimore, Md
Garner, NC
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained a clean work area and ensured that all safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous chemicals.
- Started motors and used sprayer agitators, pumps and portable spray equipment.
- Mixed chemicals and fertilizers according to manufacturer instructions and safety standard to protect people, pests and vegetation from harm.
- Provided each customer with dedicated service and assistance to build positive relationships and promote long-term brand loyalty.
Spray Technician
Turf Masters Lawn Care
Garner, NC
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained a clean work area and ensured that all safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous chemicals.
- Cleaned and maintained spray guns and other equipment used for spraying operations.
- Adjusted fluid pressure and flow rate according to product specification sheets.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations while performing all duties related to the job function.
- Kept detailed records of all processes involved in each project including date started, completed, type, amounts of materials used.
- Utilized required safety equipment and followed refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
LABORER
DREAM SPACES, LLC
06.2022 - 07.2022
- HELPED CONSTRUCT BACK PORCHES AND DECKS
- REPLACED AND INSTALLED SHINGLES ON ROOFING
- INSTALLED FLOORING TO NEWLY BUILT DECKS
- MEASURED OUT EQUIPMENT CORRECTLY
FINISHED PRODUCTION TEAM
ACTALENT NOVO NORDISK PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES
11.2021 - 04.2022
- SET UP, OPERATED, AND CONTROLLED THE PALLETS/EQUIPMENT FOR ASSEMBLY LINE
- RECORDED AND REVIEWED DATA IN BPRS & FORMS
- HELPED OTHER LINES WHEN NEEDED
- ALWAYS KEPT CLEAN AND THE AREA AROUND ME SANITIZED
- REVIEWED AND WROTE SOPS AND DOCUMENTS
CONSTRUCTION LABORER
JOSHUA SPIVEY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Helped build porches for new housing
- Worked with a team to make sure everything was done correctly
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment
LANDSCAPING LABORER
HHH SOUTHERN LANDSCAPING
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Used gardening tools, including snow shoveling and wheel barreling to apply mulch for protection
- Assessed fertilizer and moles, termites, and ant's pest damage and safely used appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control
- Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass to maintain soil fertility and defend against weeds and insects
- Identified and removed poison ivy and other destructive plants using personal methods
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional and durable
- Reviewed plans and designs to ensure all grounds work was performed to specifications
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from customers, typically returning messages within 24-hour timeframe, increasing client retention rates by 45%
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities professional
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans with budgets in excess of $8000
- Engaged potential leads through great service, communication and customer satisfaction, turning 10 prospective clients into paying customers
LABORER
PCL CONSTRUCTION
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Learned diverse construction trades skills, including basic carpentry, painting and plastering
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule
- Handled forklifts and construction tools and machinery to effectively complete moving gravel and dirt
- Updated logs and reported on job progress
- Used measuring tools such as gages and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members
HARDWARE ASSOCIATE
WALMART
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Followed up with clients to ensure optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution
- Demonstrated professionalism and courtesy with customers while working to resolve complaints, problems or respond to questions
Education
BIOWORKS CERTIFICATION -
JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
02.2021
HIGH SCOOL DIPLOMA -
PENN FOSTER ONLINE
04.2017
Skills
- Commercial Construction
- Landscape Maintenance
- Service Planning
- Grounds Maintenance
- Cultural Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Partnership Development
- Watering lawns and trees
- Pesticide application
- Hazardous material management
- Soil Sampling
- Chemical Handling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Time management abilities
- Pest identification
- Fertilizer Application
Activities
- Some activities I like to do when I am not working is working mechanically on cars, helping neighbors out with little landscaping work.
- I enjoy being hands on, building things or even just helping with small jobs.
- I like to keep myself busy by doing extra work, helping my coworkers with their jobs if I finish mine early.
- I am a huge team player I tend to notice that things always work better in groups.
- I do like to be the leader when I get an opportunity, but I also know when to listen to my supervisors.
- I am a hard worker and hope to be given the opportunity to show my skills.
Certification
- Licensed in pesticide and herbicides
- OSHA
- Bio Works
- Electrician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Spray Technician
Naturalawn Of America - Baltimore, Md
06.2024 - 10.2024
Spray Technician
Turf Masters Lawn Care
08.2022 - 05.2024
LABORER
DREAM SPACES, LLC
06.2022 - 07.2022
FINISHED PRODUCTION TEAM
ACTALENT NOVO NORDISK PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES
11.2021 - 04.2022
CONSTRUCTION LABORER
JOSHUA SPIVEY
06.2021 - 08.2021
LANDSCAPING LABORER
HHH SOUTHERN LANDSCAPING
08.2018 - 07.2019
LABORER
PCL CONSTRUCTION
08.2017 - 10.2017
HARDWARE ASSOCIATE
WALMART
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Licensed in pesticide and herbicides
- OSHA
- Bio Works
- Electrician
BIOWORKS CERTIFICATION -
JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HIGH SCOOL DIPLOMA -
PENN FOSTER ONLINE
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