Nicholas Thurkins
Property Management
East Aurora,NY
Summary
Friendly, experienced professional adept in groundskeeping, property maintenance, mechanical and electrical repair as applied in various trades. Has a proven history of excellent communication, performance, dependability and creative problem solving. Driven by positivity, and a strong desire to help others and achieve goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Maintenance
The Roycroft Inn
East Aurora , NY
06.2018 - Current
- Responsible for oversight of all grounds and building care for global historical landmark.
- Hospitality driven environment where customer care and consideration is recognized as top priority when executing tasks and proper representation of hotel and campus.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks out to 2 other laborers and working fluidly with other departments in building
- Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete skilled repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs.
- Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Verified building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
Contractor
Self-employeed
East Aurora, Ny, NY
01.2008 - Current
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Created striking landscape designs, applying years of diverse industry knowledge.
- Designed and drafted planting plans for formal gardens and perennial flowerbeds.
- Diagnosed lawn and garden issues and recommended targeted solutions.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts, dump truck and dump trailer.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Educated employers and clients on plant biology and health.
- Participated in seminars to better understand natural pest control products.
Farm Supervisor
Hunter Valley Hops
South Wales, NY
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Raised and hand-sowed over 20 varieties of perennial hops as ingredients for brewing beer.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
- Assessed farm activities to comply with government regulations.
- Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides and fertilizer.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings and harvest.
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs and labor requirements.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Led team of 5 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Explained and demonstrated working techniques, practices and safety measures for workers
Education
GED -
East Aurora High School
East Aurora, NY 09.2002 - 06.2004
Perenial Gardening Lv1 &Lv2 Certification - Perenial Gardening
Longwood Gardens
Kennet Square, Pa 09.2004 - 03.2005
Building Maintenance - Withdrew From Program Due To Covid Pandemic
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY 09.2018 - 05.2019
Skills
Safety awareness
Problem solving ability
Project Management
Residential & commercial construction
Plumbing
Mechanical expertise
Blueprint reading
Heavy equipment operation
Diverse plant knowledge
Customer service
Communication
Timeline
Building Maintenance - Withdrew From Program Due To Covid Pandemic
Erie Community College
09.2018 - 05.2019
Director of Maintenance
The Roycroft Inn
06.2018 - Current
Farm Supervisor
Hunter Valley Hops
03.2015 - 06.2018
Contractor
Self-employeed
01.2008 - Current
Perenial Gardening Lv1 &Lv2 Certification - Perenial Gardening
Longwood Gardens
09.2004 - 03.2005
GED -
East Aurora High School
09.2002 - 06.2004