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Thomas Grady

Fresno ,CA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full time position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Owner

Fresno Blueberry Farm & Nursery
Fresno, CA
01.2019 - Current
  • Part time farmer
  • Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as plants, seeds, farm machinery and tools.
  • Visited field regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
  • Created farm strategies to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards.
  • Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
  • Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
  • Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
  • Positioned irrigation systems to deliver optimal amounts of water for crop growth without waste.
  • Maintained ranch records and documentation.
  • Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
  • Organized shop and barn for easy in and out of materials,tools and equipment.
  • Established schedules and assigned work tasks to individual team members based on strengths, knowledge and availability to meet business, plant and customer demands.
  • Created advertisement banners and signage and advertisement campaigns to direct customers to the farm.
  • Operates all types of farm and shop equipment and tools. IE: Tractors, Forklift, Pallet Jack, Welder, Saws, and varies types of hand tools.

Plumber

UA Local 246 Plumbers And Fitters Union
Fresno, CA
09.1997 - 10.2022
  • Officially Retired
  • 5 years of apprenticeship training
  • 17 years Journeyman Plumber
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
  • Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
  • Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on water heaters, toilets, urinals and plumbing fixtures through [Action] and [Action].
  • Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
  • Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects.
  • Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
  • Operated many types of tools and machines.
  • Operated various types of forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Organized tools, materials on job site.

88M Motor Transport Operator

US Army
Ft Hood, TX
03.1993 - 12.1996
  • .Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Operated many types of Military Vehicles IE: M915 14 ton Tractor and Trailer, M 977 10 ton truck Cargo & Fueler, M 935 5 ton Cargo truck, M35 A2 1 1/2 ton cargo truck, Bus, Humvee, Jeep,
  • Cargo Hauled Fuel, Ammunition, Food, Supply, troops.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
  • Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
  • Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers

Education

Certificate of Achievement - Plumbing And Pipefitting

UA Local 246 Plumbers Apprenticeship Program
Fresno, CA
01.2004

High School Diploma -

Dumas High School
Dumas, AR
06.1978

Skills

  • Tractor Operator
  • Forklift Operator
  • Power tool use and care
  • Operates trucks and vans

Timeline

Farm Owner

Fresno Blueberry Farm & Nursery
01.2019 - Current

Plumber

UA Local 246 Plumbers And Fitters Union
09.1997 - 10.2022

88M Motor Transport Operator

US Army
03.1993 - 12.1996

Certificate of Achievement - Plumbing And Pipefitting

UA Local 246 Plumbers Apprenticeship Program

High School Diploma -

Dumas High School

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