Quintin Kruse
Louisville,KY
Summary
I am simply someone who finds a meditative balance in the work I do and ensure quality results. I can find social cohesion with most anyone I work with after some simple back and forth. Ultimatley I just want to learn new things and expand my portfolio of interest, as mush as possible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Installation Assistant
Tom Drexler Plumbing
Louisville, KY
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of each project.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot any issues encountered during installation or setup processes.
- Instructed customers on how to properly use newly installed equipment.
- Collaborated with other team members on large-scale projects requiring multiple installers.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for installations.
- Utilized problem solving skills to quickly resolve any complications that arose during installations.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, materials and tools to complete work on job sites.
- Inspected service vehicles and notified supervisors of needed repair and maintenance requirements.
- Lifted and moved tools, equipment, new items and parts into place.
- Held or supplied tools, parts and supplies for other workers.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Cleaned or lubricated machinery, equipment and other objects using power tools and cleaning equipment.
- Pulled parts, recorded inventory information and prepared tools for jobs.
- Examined and tested machinery, equipment and components for defects, supporting proper functioning.
- Referenced blueprints and schematics to define project requirements.
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
JTs Lawn Care
Louisville, KY
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Weeded flower beds, removed debris from lawns, and raked leaves.
- Mowed lawns and trimmed grass using a variety of mowers and trimmers.
- Inspected equipment for proper functioning and safety prior to use.
- Pulled weeds and sprayed lawn with weed killer and other chemicals.
- Hauled materials such as soil, mulch, sand, and gravel when necessary.
- Mowed and edged grass to trim lawn and removed cut grass using gas-powered leaf blower.
- Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work including removal of debris and trash.
- Performed maintenance on tools and equipment used in job duties such as sharpening blades and refueling engines.
- Operated riding mowers to cover large areas more quickly than with push mowers.
- Maintained records of daily activities including hours worked, tasks completed.
- Completed seasonal spring and fall cleanup by removing leaves and cleaning gutters.
- Lined flower beds with wood mulch.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from trailers and trucks.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper use of tools and equipment or other aspects of the job.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while performing job duties including wearing protective clothing and equipment.
- Trimmed hedges and pruned plants.
- Installed sod in areas requiring new turfgrass coverage.
- Assisted with the installation of landscape features such as retaining walls and walkways.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers or foliage.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
Construction Worker
Kruse Allisson construction
Louisville, KY
07.2015 - 08.2021
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
Education
Luthier Education - Fine Carpentry
Harlan Woodworking Academy
Louisville, KY02-2021
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High
Louisville, KY05-2015
Skills
- Power Tool Operation
- Exterior installation (garden goods}
- Equipment comprehension
- Outdoor endurance
- Heavy Lifting
- Construction Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- I like to consider myself a formidable Outdoorsman, lots of camping and hiking, while trying to spot as much wildlife as possible
- Im also the proud owner of a slice of paradise in the Kentucky foothills near Taylorsville Lake, where i spend a lot of my time trying to improve the rural acreage.
Timeline
Installation Assistant
Tom Drexler Plumbing
01.2023 - 12.2023
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
JTs Lawn Care
01.2019 - 10.2022
Construction Worker
Kruse Allisson construction
07.2015 - 08.2021
Luthier Education - Fine Carpentry
Harlan Woodworking Academy
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High
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