Kekoa Sniffen
Mililani,HI
Summary
Skilled in equipment operation and maintenance, honed at Klipper Golf Course Maintenance and other roles, I excel in facility upkeep and landscaping, achieving significant efficiency improvements. My strong work ethic and ability to foster client relationships enhance team productivity and service quality, with a proven track record of completing rigorous tasks efficiently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer Worker
Klipper Golf Course Maintenance
05.2024 - Current
- Operated gasoline and diesel powered motor vehicles, heavy equipment, simple hand tools and powered equipment to include greens mowers, tee mowers, tractors, belt driven deck mowers, loaders, back hoe, skid steer, forklift, mowers, string trimmers, chainsaw, pruners, blowers, edger, wrenches, drills, saws, and grinders.
- Handled daily grass cutting on golf course, greens, tees, collars and approaches, fairways, and rough. Weekly managing to keep the height of the grass low for customers.
- Daily labor duties were to move tees, change pin placement, rake bunkers, and empty trash. Ground maintenance to include mowing acres of grass, tree trimming, hedge trimming, cutting back brush, string trimming curbs, sidewalks, buildings, fences and obstacles.
- Repair water main breaks, replace broken sprinklers, flush sprinkler heads and able to read sprinkler diagram to shut off water to the repair area.
- Maintained daily driver logs and pre/post trip vehicle inspections ensuring safe operation.
- Maintenance on equipment account for and ensuring clean and safe operation. Grease every day.
- Repair balding areas with sod form driving range sod farm.
- Assisted in wiliwili tree removal on golf course due to gall wasp. Trees were removed, mulched, and replaced with naupaka.
- Top dress tee boxes and driving range divots with sand.
- Handled aeration operations of the grounds, greens, tees, and fairways.
- Handled hydroseeding operations on the major balding area
- Setting up pumps during storms where flooding occurs.
- Assisted mechanics with repairs such as body work metal and plastic, change oil, change radiator, change hydraulic motors, tire patch, tire change, replace and tighten brake cables, clean carburetor, change spark plug, sharpen blades and reels, check and set cut hight on reels, replace hydraulic hoses, change belts, decommission equipment, change ball bearings in wheels, reels, and shafts, charged batteries, cleaned any type of spills.
- Completed other duties as assigned or needed from supervisor or co workers. Keeping the shop, yard, office and workstations neat clean and safe.
Caregiver
Jon Lattimer Personal Care
03.2019 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Fuel Tank Delivery Driver/Assistant Mechanic
Blue Diamond Gypsum Resources
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Minimized risk of accidents by consistently practicing defensive driving techniques during every route.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on the delivery vehicle to ensure optimum performance and minimal downtime.
- Promoted a culture of safety by actively participating in company-sponsored training sessions, workshops, and ongoing education programs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining an organized workspace and communicating any relevant information to the incoming driver.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, safety protocols, and the operation of specialized equipment for better workforce productivity.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Maintenance Technician
Switch Communications
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kailua High School
Kailua, HI06.2003
Skills
- Hand and power tool use
- Tool Maintenance
- Equipment moving
- Heavy Lifting
- Machine Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Facility Maintenance
- Landscaping
Timeline
Laborer Worker
Klipper Golf Course Maintenance
05.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Jon Lattimer Personal Care
03.2019 - 02.2024
Fuel Tank Delivery Driver/Assistant Mechanic
Blue Diamond Gypsum Resources
09.2014 - 12.2017
Maintenance Technician
Switch Communications
01.2012 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Kailua High School
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