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Trevor Schmidt

Kansas City,KS

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in tree work and grounds keeping, and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice Forklift Mechanic

Recyclifts
03.2023 - 08.2023

• Gained proficiency in operating a wide variety of forklifts and other heavy work vehicles.

• Communicated effectively with team members and customers to ensure smooth workflow on projects.

• Shadowed experienced professionals to gain hands-on knowledge of repairing and maintaining forklifts and other heavy equipment.

Gardening Assistant

Springtime Garden Center
07.2022 - 10.2022

• Maintained gardening tools and automatic irrigation equipment.

• Identified pests or diseases affecting plants and applied appropriate treatments.

• Operated gardening equipment such as tillers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers safely.

• Operated heavy equipment such as loaders and tractors.

• Provided service and assistance to customers with effective communication skills.

Groundsman

Safety Tree Service
09.2018 - 05.2021

• Worked as ground assistance for climbers in large scale tree trims and removals.

• Regularly operated and maintained chainsaws, woodchoppers, and other various equipment.

• Gained a vast knowledge of ropework, how to properly tie knots, and how to safely rig large tree limbs to the ground.

• Acquired a class A commercial vehicle learner's permit, and learned how to drive and operate forestry trucks and grapple trucks. Capable of driving with a trailer.

• Maintained safety measures near roads, such as setting up traffic cones and signs, as well as directing traffic near work zones

Custodian

Hickman Mills C-1
11.2013 - 02.2018

• Identified major repair needs with regular walkthroughs and reported findings to building management.

• Helped prepare for special events, setting up, arranging, and breaking down furniture.

• Protected building users and staff, consistently following safety protocols.

• Worked with automatic cleaning equipment and used industrial cleaning methods.

• Maintained school grounds year round with weed eating and mowing, snow and ice removal.

Education

GED -

Ruskin High School
Kansas City, MO
04.2012

Skills

  • Equipment Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Safety awareness
  • Customer Service
  • Routine Repairs
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Plant identification

Timeline

Apprentice Forklift Mechanic

Recyclifts
03.2023 - 08.2023

Gardening Assistant

Springtime Garden Center
07.2022 - 10.2022

Groundsman

Safety Tree Service
09.2018 - 05.2021

Custodian

Hickman Mills C-1
11.2013 - 02.2018

GED -

Ruskin High School
Trevor Schmidt