Kevin Costello
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Meticulous at all of my jobs, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. I am adaptable and very ambitious. I've been consistent and persistent until the job is completed. I am also deadline - driven, oriented, and dedicated to and for the job. I try to be very effective at what I do. I can be flexible, focused and hardworking. I learn best when it's hands on. I am motivated and try to organize all parts of my life. I am reliable, responsible, productive, outstanding interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and a quick learner. If there is nothing to do I will find something to do, ask the supervisor, and or ask a fellow employee if they need any assistance. I will try to go above and beyond when required, follow directions,I get along with most people and I am a team player.
Professional landscaper with deep understanding of horticulture, landscape design, and maintenance. Known for strong focus on team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in plant selection, soil preparation, irrigation systems, and hardscaping. Results-driven, ensuring every project meets high standards and client satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
UPS Loader and Sorter warehouse Riverside
Riverside
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Duties: Loaded and sorted packages into a trailer. Made sure the packages were high and tight to allow for maximum storage inside the trailer's. Provided assistance or directions to other workers. Parked and moved all trucks into the bay area, made sure they were locked and closed the bay doors.
- Hours: 30 per week
Warehouse Supervisor: Mark Hayes
VA Loma Linda
Loma Linda, CA
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Duties: Received packages, products, parts, supplies, scanned the packages into the system, put labels on them and stored them in an orderly and accessible manner in the designated areas in the warehouse in an efficient and organized method getting them ready to be delivered to it's proper floor and location in the hospital. Then delivered them to the correct clinic inside the hospital. Provided assistance or direction to other stockroom and warehouse workers. Kept work area clear and clean. When delivering the packages, scanned them and had them signed for.
- Hours: 25 per week
Driver Supervisor: Rachel
Accelerated Ministries
Ontario, CA
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Duties: Drove automobiles from the parking lot to the auction block and then parking automobiles in the designated areas. Experience in both manuel and automatic transmission automobiles. Able to follow directions and adhere to safe driving practices obeying rules of the road demonstrating courteous and defensive driving principles for the auction process. If necessary inflate tires with an air tank and jump start vehicles with a jumper by notifying a supervisor for assistance.
- Hours: 16 per week
Solar Installer supervisor Dan Glasow
Grid Alternatives
Riverside, CA
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Duties: Installation of photovoltaic(PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions. Assembling solar modules, panels and support structures as specified. Install the module array, interconnect wiring, and install the metal tubing covering the wires. Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting the support for the panels. Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, and integrity of the system. Test the operating voltages to ensure operation is within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers. Identify installation location with proper orientation, for solar access, and structural integrity of photovoltaic(PV) arrays. Visually inspect and test the photovoltaic(PV) modules and systems. Determine the layout/design based on the customer needs, expectations, and site conditions. Determine connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting photovoltaic(PV) systems with utility services or other power generation sources. Activate photovoltaic systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations. Demonstrate system functionality and performance, including start-up, shut-down, normal operation, and emergency or bypass operations. Measure and analyze system performance and operating parameters to assess operating condition of systems and equipment. Select mechanical designs, installation equipment, or installation plans that conform to environmental, architectural, structural, the site, and code requirements. Maximize installation efficiency by working together with coworkers.
- Hours: 30 per week
Lot Porter Supervisor: Mike Mahan
Fairview Ford
San Bernadino, CA
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Duties: Detailing automobiles by cleaning, washing, and vacuuming the carpet. Polishing the rims and shining the tires. Use of high powered sprayer to wash and rinse off the whole outside and engine. I take care of the shop by maintaining, cleaning, organizing, sweeping, mopping of the work area and bay area of each mechanic. I use a powered scrubber or zamboni machine, mop, and sweep the floors. Taking care of the property to make sure it is clean and safe for everyone. Disposing of tires, oil and antifreeze (hazardous materials) into a metal bin for recycling and proper and safe disposal. Filing paperwork and purchase orders(PO) into a file cabinet by date and numbers for records. Occasionally delivered automobiles to a purchaser in a safe and legal manner. Cleaning of bathrooms and whatever extra work that needs to be done.
- Hours: 40 per week
Volunteer Groundskeeper Supervisor: John Ohern
VA Loma Linda
Loma Linda, CA
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Duties: Use of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, axes, chain saws, brooms, and electric clippers. Maintaining the landscape and keeping the grass, sidewalks, and parking lot free from dirt and debris using a gas powered blower or broom. Pruning, shearing, and thinning of trees, shrubs, hedges, and brushes with electric or gas powered clippers. Cutting of lawn or grass using a self-propelled gas powered lawn mower and triming the edges of the lawn with a gas powered edger. Weeding, cleaning, and raking of flower beds, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots.
- Hours: 20 per week
Avation Electronic Technician
US Navy Great Lakes
Michigan / Pensacola, Florida
09.1999 - 03.2000
- Duties: Graduated from Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Michigan where I had physical training and schooling. I was Captain(supervisor) at the Mess Hall. I learned discipline, routine, and organization skills. I was then transferred to my A school in Pensacola, Florida where I maintained and cleaned the barracks, my room, and cleaned ironed clothes. I also did physical training(PT) and went to school. I was discharged with a general under honorable conditions.
- Hours: 40 or more per week
Lift Operator
Mtn. High Ski Resort
Wrightwood, CA
11.1998 - 04.1999
- Duties: I assisted the skiers and snowboarders on and off the ski lifts. Talked with and greeted the skiers and snowboarders. Kept the ski ramps clean, free, safe, and level. Operated the ski lifts while practicing safety. Setup of gates and lines to the ski ramps.
- Hours: 40 per week
Sales Associate
Suncoast Motion Pictures
Victorville, CA
11.1996 - 11.1997
- Duties: Talked with the customers and answered any of their questions. Sold movies and memorabilia items, and special ordered movies that we didn't have in stock. Cleaned store/windows and vacummed the store. Operated the cash register, organized, alphabetized and stocked movies and products.
- Hours: 20 per week
Education
Associates in Welding
VVC Community College
Victorville, CA06-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Apple Valley Senior High School
06-1998
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Lawn care
- Landscape maintenance
- Weeding and edging
Accomplishments
- Achieved landscape maintenance through effectively weeding, edging, mowing, cleaning, trimming, raking, sweeping, and lawn maintenance.
Timeline
UPS Loader and Sorter warehouse Riverside
11.2019 - 01.2020
Warehouse Supervisor: Mark Hayes
VA Loma Linda
04.2018 - 10.2018
Driver Supervisor: Rachel
Accelerated Ministries
08.2016 - 11.2016
Solar Installer supervisor Dan Glasow
Grid Alternatives
01.2016 - 06.2016
Lot Porter Supervisor: Mike Mahan
Fairview Ford
02.2013 - 08.2015
Volunteer Groundskeeper Supervisor: John Ohern
VA Loma Linda
06.2010 - 12.2011
Avation Electronic Technician
US Navy Great Lakes
09.1999 - 03.2000
Lift Operator
Mtn. High Ski Resort
11.1998 - 04.1999
Sales Associate
Suncoast Motion Pictures
11.1996 - 11.1997
High School Diploma - undefined
Apple Valley Senior High School
Associates in Welding
VVC Community College