Glen Hughes
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Property maintenance professional with extensive knowledge and skills gained in private sector and mining industry. Strong leadership skills within a team environment, upholding ethical standards with ability to work autonomously. Extensive knowledge of industry legislative requirements with a keen eye for detail of environmental conditions of buildings, plant, equipment and surrounding areas. Strong reporting skills relevant to the company as required by the position.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Live In Caretaker
Pacific Palms
04.2024 - Current
- All aspects of caretaking of heritage listed private residence, Whepstead Manor, circa 1874, set on 2 acres.
- All groundskeeping from mowing, hedges, fertilising to prestigious upkeep of lawns and gardens.
- General maintenance of heritage residence as required, internal and external.
- Overseeing visiting contractors when needed. Chauffeuring upon request. Feeding of all animals on property, security when needed.
Facility Maintenance Officer
Infin 8 Care
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Responsible for general facility maintenance of 110 rooms in Aged Care Facility
- Duties include coordination of maintenance throughout the facility, oversee maintenance of external trades, Grounds maintenance and servicing, repairs internal and external, monthly fire regulations and training, testing and tagging of electrical items
- Purchase orders, corporate credit card and access to company car, liaising and working closely with management team, contractors and residents
- Weekdays on call for other complexes being Ipswich, Cornubia and Ashmore, weekend on call for all centres
Gardener/Crematorium Duties
Allambe Gardens
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Operation of Kubota tractors, zero turn mowers and all motorized gardening equipment
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance
- Preparation of burial plots and full crematorium duties when required
Onsite Security & Caretaker
Ridong International
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Sole caretaker and head of security of 50 acre prestigious estate 'Bellagio La Villa' Tallabudgera Valley
- Live onsite attending to security alarms throughout the entire property, visual & digital cameras - CBUS system
- Manage quoting, purchasing and invoicing processes
- Liaise with Stakeholders, asset management
- Maintaining staff security and WHS standards
- Maintenance of 5 tenanted houses
- Overseeing maintenance of lawns, grounds, gardens & hedges, all contractors attending property
- Operation, servicing and maintenance of machinery, including John Deere 6110M Tractor & 5055E tractor, Hustler zero turn mowers, bob cat, excavator, whipper snipers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, brush cutters, pressure cleaners, irrigation system, fencing maintenance, tree lopping., General overall maintenance internal and external
- Retaining walls and fencing
- Concreting, paving and tiling
- Landscaping, turfing, all lawn & garden maintenance
Security
Mining Camp Security, Corporate Protection Aus
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Customer care, public relations
- Complying with Stakeholders instructions & directions
- Checking Security Guards licenses, compliances, digital logs (first aid, crowd control)
- Crowd control, crime prevention
- Manage conflict through negotiation
- Liaise with emergency services
- CCTV and control room monitoring Incident and police reporting
Mine Maintenance Serviceman and Operator
BMA - BHP
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Mines serviceman - refueling, servicing mine plant Machinery and equipment maintenance
- Operation of skid steer bob cat, excavator, fork lifts, Kubota and New Holland slashers - loader bucket and attachments Kubota zero turn mowers, chainsaws, whipper snippers and garden blowers
- Pipeline maintenance, operation, irrigation
- Landscaping rejuvenation, re-vegetation projects
Security Officer
Corporate Protection Australia
01.2016 - 12.2016
- CCTV/Control room monitoring and radio communications
- Mine emergency activation/coordination/evacuation procedures
- Vehicle compliance and ID check for BHP TAMS operation systems
- Drug and alcohol testing officer
- Electronic log keeping
- Mine site warehouse and industrial area patrols
- Vehicle pre start and isolation checks
- Delivery of WHS to onsite contractors
- WHS legislation and procedures
Full Property Handyman
01.1991 - 12.2016
- General overall maintenance of internal and external residential and commercial buildings
- Retaining walls and fencing
- Concreting, paving and tiling
- Landscaping, turfing, all lawn & garden maintenance
Skills
- Facility Upkeep Servicing and Maintenance
- Mechanical Repairs and Servicing
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Hand and Motorised Power Tool Operation
- Pressure Washing
- Regulatory Compliance Requirements
- Operation Records Maintenance
- Safety Monitoring and Compliance
- Groundskeeping and Landscaping
Accomplishments
- Current White card, Blue card, Yellow card
- High Risk License/Forklift
- Test and Tag Electrical
- Commercial operations license; Ground herbicides TAFE Qld.
- Workplace health & safety office CCIQ.
- Perform CPR Life International. Advanced First Aid/CPR.
- Alcohol & Drugs: Managing risks AIM Qld.
- Drug & Alcohol testing Parasol EMT Pty Ltd.
- Rescue from low voltage life international.
- Manage conflict through negotiation Morrissey Training.
- Crowd control/security officer (unarmed) Qld Gov.
- Aircraft radiotelephone operator - CASA.
- Aerodrome reporting and works safety - Aerodrome operation support.
- Maritime security CPA Australia. BMA Site induction AIM Qld.
- Long range radio operator license, security provider license.
References
Available on request
Timeline
Live In Caretaker
Pacific Palms
04.2024 - Current
Facility Maintenance Officer
Infin 8 Care
09.2023 - 04.2024
Gardener/Crematorium Duties
Allambe Gardens
07.2022 - 09.2023
Onsite Security & Caretaker
Ridong International
02.2021 - 06.2022
Security
Mining Camp Security, Corporate Protection Aus
01.2019 - 02.2021
Mine Maintenance Serviceman and Operator
BMA - BHP
01.2017 - 01.2019
Security Officer
Corporate Protection Australia
01.2016 - 12.2016
Full Property Handyman
01.1991 - 12.2016
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