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Benjamin Barnes

Cockatoo Valley,SA

Summary

With a proven track record at Murray Street Vineyards, I've enhanced operational efficiency and garden aesthetics through innovative policy updates and landscape designs. Skilled in operating heavy machinery and implementing water-saving irrigation systems, I excel in team supervision and sustainable practices, demonstrating exceptional organizational and technical abilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse, Maintenance & Grounds Manager

Murray Street Vineyards
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
  • Organise maintain warehouse structure
  • Receipt and dispatch of all warehouse movements
  • Develop and maintain warehouse standard operating procedures
  • Fulfillment of tasting room and events stock requirement
  • Facilitate and maintain basic maintenance requirements of all building
  • Set maintenance schedules for larger task requirements
  • Engage with 3rd parties for large maintenance requirements
  • Manage recycling and rubbish removal in accordance to contract
  • Maintain the cleanliness and health of the gardens
  • Maintain the driveway entrance in to the property
  • Manager improvement projects in the with approvals
  • Irrigation repairs and maintenance of vineyard
  • Tractor work in vineyard
  • Co-ordinate with external contractors and supervise there work

Gardener Contractor

Murray Street Vineyard
08.2003 - Current
  • Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
  • Maintain Turf lawn to a green keepers standard
  • Enhanced garden aesthetics by implementing creative landscape designs and plant arrangements.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to company safety protocols and maintaining well-organized workspaces.
  • Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
  • Implemented water-saving irrigation systems, contributing to conservation efforts while maintaining garden beauty.

Irrigation Technician

Playford Council
01.2017 - 01.2024

Irrigation technician For Sports field team in the Playford council

  • Improved irrigation system efficiency by conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
  • Prioritized and corrected irrigation breaks to quickly restore service.
  • Inspected sprinkler heads across grounds and identified maintenance needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of all irrigation maintenance tasks, facilitating effective communication with clients and team members.
  • Optimized water usage by regularly updating and fine-tuning irrigation controller settings based on environmental factors.

Grader Operator

McMahons
12.2013 - 01.2017
  • Utilized GPS technology for precise positioning of grader equipment during complex roadway construction projects requiring high accuracy levels.
  • Continuously sought opportunities for process improvement, identifying inefficiencies in grading operations and recommending solutions to increase overall productivity.
  • Maximized fuel efficiency by optimizing machine settings and operator techniques during long hours of continuous operation.
  • Increased work efficiency by maintaining and operating grader equipment for various construction projects.
  • Maintained a clean workspace around the grader machine area, promoting a safe working environment for all crew members onsite.

Plant Operator

LRM
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Involved with all aspects of civil construction and operated Grader, Excator, scraper, Loader, backhoe water truck and roller
  • Experienced in reading plans and site levels

Turf Curator

Tanunda Cricket Club
09.2001 - 04.2011
  • Preparing a playing surface on a weekly bases for the junior and senior cricket team .
  • Maintaining a safe turf area for the public and other users of the Tanunda oval recreaction park.
  • Regular Fertilizer and top dressing program

Head Gardener / Pr Functions Team

Richmond Grove
01.2001 - 01.2011
  • Responsible for the appearance of the plants, Trees, gardens and lawn areas surrounding the public and private areas of the winery
  • Aesthetical and functional maintenance of gardens
  • Maintain Irrigation systems and stormwater system
  • Pruning and fertilising of trees and plants
  • Monitor, develop and execute weed and exotic plants eradication across the site whilst strict adherence to the HACCP and food Safety policy
  • Maintain and assist in waste water Operations
  • Provide assistance for functions team
  • provide customer service duties during function
  • Jacobs Creek Visitors centre and Richmond Grove cellar door Customer Service
  • Assist with display and promotions
  • Maintain Orlando's historic vehicles and drive for promotions such as Vintage festival and Christmas parades

Education

Certificate III in Irrigation

Irrigation Australia
Murarrie, QLD
04-2020

Certificate III in Plant Operate (civil)

Civil Train
Torrensville
12-2013

Certificate III in Horticulture

Brookway Park Horticulture Park
Adelaide, SA
12-1997

High School Diploma -

Faith Secondary College
Tanunda
12-1993

Skills

    Licences

    Hc truck, forklift, Grader, excavator, loader, tractor, backhoe, roller and car

    poison ticket

    White card

    manual handling to OH&S standards

    Elevated Work Platform

    First Aid Certificate

Timeline

Warehouse, Maintenance & Grounds Manager

Murray Street Vineyards
01.2024 - Current

Irrigation Technician

Playford Council
01.2017 - 01.2024

Grader Operator

McMahons
12.2013 - 01.2017

Plant Operator

LRM
01.2011 - 12.2013

Gardener Contractor

Murray Street Vineyard
08.2003 - Current

Turf Curator

Tanunda Cricket Club
09.2001 - 04.2011

Head Gardener / Pr Functions Team

Richmond Grove
01.2001 - 01.2011

Certificate III in Irrigation

Irrigation Australia

Certificate III in Plant Operate (civil)

Civil Train

Certificate III in Horticulture

Brookway Park Horticulture Park

High School Diploma -

Faith Secondary College
Benjamin Barnes