Whiston Kaulili-DeMello
Kaunakakai,HI
Summary
Dedicated Groundskeeper with extensive experience at Molokai Occupational Center, skilled in lawn maintenance and landscaping. Proven ability to operate mowers and tractors while ensuring site safety and compliance. Recognized for a strong work ethic and adaptability, consistently delivering high-quality grounds care and maintaining equipment efficiently.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Molokai Occupational Center
Cement Mason
WA Quality Masonry
Kaunakakai, HI
01.2008 - 03.2023
- Mixed and poured concrete for various construction projects ensuring quality and consistency.
- Operated hand and power tools, maintaining safety standards throughout processes.
- Installed forms for concrete structures, adhering to design specifications accurately.
- Finished surfaces using trowels and other tools, achieving smooth textures as required.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency on job sites.
- Monitored curing process, adjusting techniques to improve durability of finished products.
- Resolved on-site issues by adapting methods to meet project demands efficiently.
- Inspected areas to address inconsistencies and patched holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
- Optimized construction timelines by closely adhering to detailed project schedules and consistently meeting established milestones.
- Filled roadways, driveways, sidewalks, bridges, homes and parking lots to meet project plan specifications.
- Reduced material waste by utilizing precise measurements for mixing and applying cement.
- Increased team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work area, ensuring access to necessary tools and materials.
- Exceeded client expectations by delivering high-quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and timely completion of projects within budgetary constraints.
- Ensured safety compliance through adherence to established regulations and guidelines for working with hazardous materials.
- Monitored weather for optimal conditions for concrete pouring.
- Mentored new hires on best practices in cement masonry work, enhancing overall team performance levels over time.
- Utilized standard hand tools such as groovers and hand trowels to alleviate inconsistencies and create level surfaces.
- Identified correct materials for surface finish such as power trowel or abrasive stone.
- Demonstrated versatility with experience in various types of cement masonry projects, including commercial, residential, and industrial settings.
- Maximized durability of structures through the use of high-quality materials and proper curing procedures for optimal strength.
- Delivered aesthetically pleasing results by skillfully applying finishing techniques to achieve smooth and polished surfaces.
- Prepared surfaces with sponge-rubber float or burlap.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues on large-scale projects requiring teamwork and coordination across multiple departments or tradesmen groups.
- Enhanced project efficiency by planning and executing accurate cement masonry work.
- Constructed concrete beams, columns and panels.
- Completed finishing work such as smoothing out and leveling poured concrete for residential and commercial construction sites.
- Assisted truck operator by positioning discharge chute of truck or pump to direct concrete into correct areas.
- Inspected detail work for adequacy and spread concrete into corners and small areas of forms using hand tools.
- Completed Number jobs with quality and efficiency, resulting in excellent client feedback.
- Aligned structural elements accurately by using professional-grade leveling tools and following blueprint specifications closely.
- Achieved desired aesthetic outcomes via expert application of various decorative finishes such as colored concrete or stamped patterns.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to Number pounds.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to Number pounds to move job materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoomana Hou
Kaunakakai, HISkills
- Grounds maintenance
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Dedicated work ethic
- Power tool proficiency
- Detail-oriented
- Landscaping
- Lawn maintenance
- Using hand tools
- Flexible schedule
- Lawn care
- Maintaining equipment
- Trash disposal
- Heavy lifting
- Weed removal
- Adaptability and dependability
- Site safety
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Cement Mason
WA Quality Masonry
01.2008 - 03.2023
Groundskeeper
Molokai Occupational Center
High School Diploma -
Hoomana Hou