Zachary Diffin

• Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
• Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
• Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
• Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
• Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
• Properly handled, transported and disposed of recycled materials.
• Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
• Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.
• Maintained, utilized, tracked and reported inventory of various products, tools and equipment.
• Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
• Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
• Performed plumbing repairs to provide consistent facility upkeep and prevent property damage from water.
• Removed damaged portions of walls, walkways, partitions and other similar structures in preparation for repairs.
• Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work.

• Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing floors.
• Maintained clean, neat and professional entrances.
• Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
• Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
• Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
• Wiped down conference tables and reception desks to remove smears and fingerprints on surfaces.
• Emptied wastebaskets to transport trash and waste to disposal area.
• Used squeegees and cleaners to clean windows and glass partitions.
• Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
• Refilled soap dispensers and air fresheners in several bathrooms.
• Moved around heavy equipment and furniture for storage or rearranging.
• Improved building cleanliness with continuous sanitizing of high-touch areas.

• Packed and labeled boxes with maximum efficiency.
• Assisted staff in shipping processes such as proper handling and storage.
• Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork and other documentation for accuracy.
• Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
• Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
• Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
• Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
• Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
• Loaded tractor trailers with heavy cedar furniture and children's outdoor playsets.
• Picked and packed items.
• Made boxes.
• Printed labels.
• Used bailing and strap machines.
• Strategically loaded trailers for optimum utilization of space.

• Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
• Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
• Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
• Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
• Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
• Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
• Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
• Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
• Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
• Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
• Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
• Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
• Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
• Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
• Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.
• Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.

• Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
• Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
• Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
• Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
• Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
• Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
• Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
• Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
• Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
• Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
• Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
• Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
• Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
• Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
• Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
• Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
• Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
• Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
• Arranged winter decorations, holiday lights, wreaths and garlands.

Throughout this time period I was mainly self employed and doing handyman work. Painting, landscaping, drywall, flooring, maintenance, cleaning, junk hauling, scrapping, installing appliances, snow removal, salting & sanding, dump runs, car detailing, auto repair, etc.

Planted and maintained almost 30 gardens.

Vegetable, herb, annual & perennial beds.

Trimmed/pruned hundreds of trees and shrubs.

Put fresh flower arrangements on the dining tables daily as well as throughout the resort. Also upon request of the staff or guests.

Made topiaries, including a life sized moose made of flowers and sphagnum moss.