William Kahl
Park Foreman
Villa Rica,GA
Summary
Reliable Maintenance Foreman offering over 10 years of dedicated service to the City of Plantation. Most of the parks I was supervising, I also utilized by playing various sports along side my siblings. When old enough we began to work as soccer referees. At the age of 16 I started a job running the parks concession stand through the local athletic league. Eventually I found my way to a career with the city as a summer help maintenance aide, working my way to a full time position as a Maintenance Worker. While working with many different crews at various locations, it taught me the necessary tools I needed to strive, to make my way to a Foreman. Historically, as a Maintenance Worker the next step up the ladder is becoming a crew leader. In the City, less than a hand full people have skipped the crew leader position and gone straight to foreman, I was one of them.
I have many years of experience supervising staff who come from various walks of life in the maintenance of many municipal buildings and properties within the City. From marking out and lining fields ranging from football, lacrosse, soccer, baseball and softball, to the installation of new equipment, to evaluating, promoting, reassigning and disciplining subordinates. We also have hundreds of events that vary in nature we have to plan, set up, oversee, and take down. We offer tents, tables and chairs, picnic tables, temporary fencing, vendors and much more. While working closely with the athletics department we provide the programs' users with the best venue while also allocating time for the many maintenance procedures.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Foreman
City Of Plantation
5 2020 - 06.2023
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Supervised around 8 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Parks Maintenance Worker
City Of Plantation
05.2012 - 05.2020
- Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
- Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
- Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
- Secured park gates or doors at closing time and unlocked at opening.
- Replaced light bulbs and handled other basic park upkeep.
- Checked on safety and operation of park equipment every week.
- Fertilized and watered grounds for optimal growth.
- Installed and moved temporary structures for different types of events.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Concession Stand Manager
Plantation Athletic League
03.2002 - 12.2013
- Participated in menu planning and food production, properly handling food surpluses and cost control.
- Coordinated concession team, food preparation and storeroom operations.
- Purchased food items, supplies and equipment in alignment with strict budgets.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Restaurant Busser
Chilies Bar & Grill
08.2007 - 11.2008
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Worked well in diverse team settings by partnering with others to complete tasks.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
- Informed restaurant manager of lost customer property to aid in returning mistakenly discarded items.
- Provided respectful and courteous bussing services while operating within active dining rooms.
- Performed pre-bussing duties such as vacuuming surrounding floors and removing large waste.
- Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
- Emptied on-site trash receptacles into dumpsters and large waste receptacles.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL 11.2008 - 2011.07
High School Diploma -
American Heritage School
Plantation, FL 08.2001 - 2007.05
Skills
- Employee scheduling
Team building
Problem-Solving
Qucik to learn
Leadership experience
People skills
Operating equipment
Re-suppling inventory
Self motiviated
Accomplishments
- Public Applicator License to apply and purchase Restricted Use Pesticides.
- Certificate of Completion Basic Tree Trimming from Broward County.
- Employee of the quarter.
- Written "Attaboy" for a landscaping project on the Veltri-Tennis Center
Certification
Public RUP Applicator License
Timeline
Public RUP Applicator License
02-2023
Parks Maintenance Worker
City Of Plantation
05.2012 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
Broward College
11.2008 - 2011.07
Restaurant Busser
Chilies Bar & Grill
08.2007 - 11.2008
Concession Stand Manager
Plantation Athletic League
03.2002 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
American Heritage School
08.2001 - 2007.05
Maintenance Foreman
City Of Plantation
5 2020 - 06.2023
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