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Ri Gesicki

Summary

Seeking a challenging and dynamic work environment to foster personal growth and development.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laborer

General Labor
04.1998 - Current
  • Engaged in various agricultural and residential repair tasks
  • Utilized tools and equipment for construction, repair, and maintenance
  • Worked on diverse projects requiring heavy physical exertion and manual labor.

Custom Builder

Custom Builds
01.1998 - Current
  • Converted box trucks, buses, and vans into campers
  • Employed a variety of hand and power tools for custom build projects
  • Ensured safety and functionality of all custom-built vehicles.

Laborer for Grand Canyon Work Crew

National Park Service
Grand Canyon, AZ
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Trail Maintenance and Repair: Gained proficiency in basic trail maintenance and repair techniques, ensuring safe and accessible paths for visitors.
  • Masonry Skills: Acquired foundational masonry skills, including both wet and dry techniques, under the mentorship of Marc MacLean.
  • Heavy Equipment Operation: Operated heavy machinery to deconstruct old trails and construct new ones, as well as restore sections of the old railway, contributing to the preservation and enhancement of the Grand Canyon infrastructure.

Wash Tech/Laborer

Grand Canyon Rentals Adventures
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Washed, maintained, and serviced vehicles
  • Recovered vehicles and injured personnel
  • Provided basic customer service, issued equipment, welcomed customers, and gathered reviews of service
  • Operated various hand and power tools for vehicle maintenance
  • Conducted trail upkeep and recovery operations, aligning with park standards.

Equipment Operator/Drainage Specialist

Flying Dollar Cranberry
01.2007 - 11.2020
  • Operated equipment like Komatsu bulldozers and Kubota excavator safely
  • Managed drainage of 2,000 acres
  • Performed general upkeep of cranberry farm, managed employees, maintained a clean workspace
  • Conducted steel and aluminum welding and fabrication, vehicle and building maintenance, and repair
  • Operated various heavy equipment and tools for farm maintenance
  • Dug ditches and installed drainage systems, ensuring proper water management
  • Used jackhammers, picks, and shovels for construction and repair tasks.

Adventure Guide

Bear Bogging Adventure Tours
05.2016 - 09.2019
  • Confirmed and processed online reservations and orders
  • Conducted vehicle maintenance and recovery
  • Performed trail upkeep for the county
  • Guided outdoor adventure tours, ensuring safety and customer satisfaction
  • Maintained and repaired trails using various tools and equipment.

Mechanic

Clark's Salvage and Recycling
04.2012 - 11.2018
  • Salvaged and recycled crashed and dilapidated vehicles
  • Weighed and sorted materials/recyclables
  • Handled large scrap items with clam excavator and front-end loader
  • Utilized hand and power tools for vehicle dismantling and recycling
  • Maintained safety standards while operating heavy machinery and tools.

Groundskeeping/Forestry

Unlicensed Business Operations
04.2015 - 11.2017
  • Maintained backcountry areas including mowing and groundskeeping around roadways and cabins
  • Cut and trimmed trees, backfilled trails, and roadways
  • Utilized chainsaws, rock bars, and other hand tools for forestry work
  • Built and maintained trails, ensuring proper drainage and safety
  • Constructed and repaired stone walls and other trail features.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tomah High School
06.2006

Skills

  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Job Site Cleanup
  • Resource Management
  • Safe Vehicle Operation
  • Fence building
  • Construction knowledge
  • Construction Techniques
  • Job Site Organization
  • Team Collaboration
  • Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
  • Machinery Maintenance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Basic Building and Construction
  • Vehicle Maintenance/Repair
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Agricultural Equipment Operation
  • Certified Wisconsin State Pesticide Applicator
  • Basic Carpentry

Certification

Wisconsin State Pesticide Applicator, State of Wisconsin

Related Skills Experience

  • Extensive experience with heavy equipment operation and maintenance, relevant to trail repair and construction.
  • Experience with operating and maintaining a variety of tools and machinery.
  • Strong background in physical, outdoor labor and managing extensive terrain, aligning with job requirements.
  • Proven ability to work in remote and challenging environments, similar to Grand Canyon's conditions.
  • Customer service experience, valuable for engaging with park visitors and coworkers.

Job Requirements

Maintenance Worker - Trails, Use a variety of hand and power tools for trail repair and construction, perform tasks such as digging ditches, stone wall repairs, grading trail surfaces, and installing water-bars and retainer-bars. Operate jackhammers, chainsaws, gas-powered drills, picks, rock-bars, hammers, shovels, etc. Certification required for some tools. Operate vehicles to travel to and from job sites. Capable of heavy physical exertion, hiking up to 16 miles/day carrying up to 50 lbs. of gear, and lifting up to 100 lbs.

Timeline

Laborer for Grand Canyon Work Crew

National Park Service
04.2023 - 10.2023

Wash Tech/Laborer

Grand Canyon Rentals Adventures
04.2022 - 07.2022

Adventure Guide

Bear Bogging Adventure Tours
05.2016 - 09.2019

Groundskeeping/Forestry

Unlicensed Business Operations
04.2015 - 11.2017

Mechanic

Clark's Salvage and Recycling
04.2012 - 11.2018

Equipment Operator/Drainage Specialist

Flying Dollar Cranberry
01.2007 - 11.2020

Laborer

General Labor
04.1998 - Current

Custom Builder

Custom Builds
01.1998 - Current

High School Diploma -

Tomah High School

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