Christopher Miller
Porter
Summary
Completed efficient, high-quality landscaping work for business, residential and institutional customers. Maintained cost-effective operations and achieved high satisfaction ratings. Background includes working alone or with crew members to perform several jobs per week.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Lake Houston Lawn Care
Porter
02.2025 - Current
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Installed sod in areas requiring new turfgrass coverage.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Mowed and edged grass to trim lawn and removed cut grass using gas-powered leaf blower.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
Carpenter/Laborer
Jr Carpentry company
Splendora
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted with workflow coordination and task delegation to meet project needs.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Used patching plaster, trowel and sanding tools to fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plaster boards.
- Assisted carpenters in measuring, cutting, and fitting lumber for construction projects.
- Utilized chisels, planes and saws to repair and erect structures.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Cut materials to specified sizes for installation with power saws and tile cutters.
- Constructed, installed and repaired cabinets, shelves, flooring, doors, and window frames.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools needed and required assistance.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Used hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments to complete daily tasks.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
Electrician
Mannys electric
Houston
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Troubleshot EMCS and variable frequency drive systems to correct and rectify issues.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Planned and installed complicated circuit systems in both commercial and residential construction.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Skills
- Landscaping techniques
- Electrical installations
- Construction safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Material handling
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Heavy lifting
- Multitasking
Timeline
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Lake Houston Lawn Care
02.2025 - Current
Carpenter/Laborer
Jr Carpentry company
02.2024 - 12.2024
Electrician
Mannys electric
07.2023 - 10.2023