Patrick Maher
Uxbridge,United States
Summary
Diligent worker with experience performing a variety of manual tasks. Accustomed to working in an unsupervised capacity and frequently aiming to raise the standards for work quality. Personal background is diverse and involves working sporadically as a laborer, working outdoors in all weather conditions, skilled use of hand tools, carrying out basic landscaping/lawn care and more.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LTS Forestry Assistant
Mass. Department Of Conservation And Recreation
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented "Forest Stand Improvement" in post-timber harvest regeneration as prescribed by Foresters in an attempt to promote & maintain diversity in age, structure and species composition in forests surrounding Massachusetts' water supply
- Used digital GIS maps to locate specific sub-units in timber harvests which had been flagged by Foresters
- Canvased sub-units to locate desirable tree species and determine where surrounding trees/vegetation were negatively impacting growth or may "out compete" desirable species in the future then used chainsaws or appropriate tools to remove the offending trees/vegetation (trees being removed typically ranged in size from sapling to poletimber)
- Maintained equipment (sharpening chains, cleaning chainsaws, replacing bars/chains as needed, cleaning air filters etc.)
- Completed DCR sponsored chainsaw/hazard tree felling training
- Worked under other Natural Resource staff whenever I was needed or given the opportunity (deer & moose pellet surveys, owl survey, gull count)
LTS Laborer II
Massachusetts DCR
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Interacted with patrons to ensure their overall satisfaction and safety as well as compliance with park rules
- Used power tools/equipment to maintain overall appearance of park
- Maintained clean facilities (trash picking, cleaning bathrooms)
- Maintained trails' grade & addressed drainage issues
- Removed hazard and fallen trees to allow the public to more safely access the park's trails/day use areas
- Certified for use of chainsaws by North American Training solutions (hazard and danger tree cutting and felling techniques and technical tree cutting and felling techniques, sponsored by DCR)
- Completed "Stop the Bleed" course (sponsored by DCR)
- Completed 2 day "DCR Customer Service & Visitor Experience Training"
- Along with co-workers I contributed to a wildlife management plan regarding problem beaver and mitigated damage to a major trail caused by flooding through a multifaceted approach including exclosures, clearing culverts, trail repairs, and unfortunately recommending permitted trapping of nuisance animals by a licensed P.A.C. agent to the Park Supervisor
Freelance Work
.
01.2014 - 05.2023
- Took advantage of freelance opportunities to fill gaps in employment
- Cut and split firewood
- Cleared trees for campsites/trails at local farms
- Worked as a general laborer for construction/handyman companies
Education
Emergency Response Training
Woburn, MA02.2024
North American Training Solutions
Sutton, MA12.2023
GED -
Massachusetts High School Equivalency Testing
Framingham, MA07.2013
Skills
- Extremely organized
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Precision and Accuracy
- Safety Awareness
Timeline
LTS Forestry Assistant
Mass. Department Of Conservation And Recreation
12.2023 - 03.2024
LTS Laborer II
Massachusetts DCR
05.2023 - 11.2023
Freelance Work
.
01.2014 - 05.2023
Emergency Response Training
North American Training Solutions
GED -
Massachusetts High School Equivalency Testing
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