Daniel Marinus
Gardener/Landscaper
Gilles Plains,SA
Summary
Enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills and a strong desire for working outdoors. With a keen eye for detail and an ability to put into motion the necessary steps required to attain the expected finish.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Vineyard Hand
Kenton Creek Estates
12.2022 - Current
- Supported vineyard operations through lifecycle of vines from spring pruning to fall harvests.
- Cut grape vines down to single or secondary canes to promote growth of new shoots.
- Removed weak and diseased shoots from vines to improve space and resource availability for healthy shoots to grow.
- Picked grapes at correct time and sorted by quality for further processing into vineyard wines.
- Assisted with erosion control by helping shape land and strategically use sod to prevent excess soil movement.
- Kept vineyard facilities and equipment in good working order for ongoing operations.
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
- Used effective weed control methods, promoting plant growth.
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
- Operated farming equipment to move goods safely from fields to collection points.
Team Leader/Machine Operator
APR Manufacturing Group
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Supervise and operate machinery and equipment safely with team of members.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up, ran and sequenced machinery to produce exceptional products that meets or exceeds industry standards.
- Inspection of daily run sheets to ensure necessary products will be manufactured on time to specification and all materials are available for completion.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- General maintenance on machinery with powered/hand tools.
- Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings and maintain production speeds
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements
Machine Operator
Trident Plastics
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Forklift driving, packing and ware housing.
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Adelaide Motorsport Park
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Operated mowers, electric clippers and edgers and maintained fresh and groomed grounds for guest enjoyment.
- Cultivated and beautified park grounds and facilities through pruning, weeding and rubbish removal.
- Assembled, installed and repaired wiring, electrical components and plumbing systems and kept grounds systems safe, up-to-date and usable.
- Installed and operated irrigation systems.
- Use of bobcat for landscaping.
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Repaired ground structures regularly, sticking to schedules and meeting facility needs.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs.
Lead Handyman
Home Comfort
12.2000 - 12.2014
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing ceiling fans, bathroom tiling, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- General house renovations.
- Fencing, roofing/guttering and dry wall repairs.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping and sanding.
- Air-conditioning installation.
- Premises relocation.
Laborer
K.T.P. CONCRETE
02.1994 - 10.1999
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Pouring, levelling and finishing areas prepared for concreting.
Owner/Operator
Jobes Lawn Mowing And Maintenance
09.1991 - 02.1993
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Laid down and spread loam and garden soil to prepare spaces for vegetable gardens, planted seeds and cultivated vegetables.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Industry White Card SA GOV
- License to Perform High Risk Work SA GOV
- Tractor Maintenance
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
Vineyard Hand
Kenton Creek Estates
12.2022 - Current
Team Leader/Machine Operator
APR Manufacturing Group
04.2021 - 11.2022
Machine Operator
Trident Plastics
02.2018 - 03.2021
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Adelaide Motorsport Park
01.2015 - 03.2018
Lead Handyman
Home Comfort
12.2000 - 12.2014
Laborer
K.T.P. CONCRETE
02.1994 - 10.1999
Owner/Operator
Jobes Lawn Mowing And Maintenance
09.1991 - 02.1993
References
Ashley Barrett
ashley@kentoncreekestate.com.au
0419 833 606
Nicki Doman
HR Manager APR
0419 800 238
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