Grant Ottey
Menai
Summary
Ingenious Landscape Garden Maintenance Worker versed in performing diverse tasks, including cutting lawns, designing front and backyards and applying fertilizers and pesticides. Bringing 3 years of comprehensive experience in landscaping and groundskeeping. Excellent communication, time management and multitasking skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Care Specialist
Paul's Clean Cut Lawns
02.2019 - Current
- Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and greenery with adequate water supply.
- Applied weed-control and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, to clear brush and for tree removal.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from customers, typically returning voice mail messages within An hour.
High Reach Forklift Operator
Makita
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Operated high reach forklift to efficiently transport materials and organize warehouse inventory.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to maintain accurate stock records.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes for improved efficiency.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating high reach forklifts for loading and unloading tasks.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to complete large-scale projects requiring precise coordination and teamwork.
- Maintained an excellent attendance record, exemplifying dedication to punctuality and reliability within the team environment.
- Aided supervisors in planning efficient work schedules based on anticipated workload and employee availability.
- Acted as a subject matter expert on high reach forklift operation, providing guidance and support to less experienced team members.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
High Reach Forklift Operator
Makita Australia
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor and fostering open communication with coworkers and supervisors.
- Loaded and unloaded containers and semi trailers as stock came in from the ports .
- Received and used RF Scanners to book in specific products that were unloaded and staged in the staging areas ,labled the stock with computer generated labels , put licence plate stickers on each individual product or pallet...once the product was put away and booked into its location. The licence plate would always be trackable.
- I really enjoy working in a team environment work is home away from home for me and I believe it's important to keep healthy relationships we see just about as much of each other as we do our own family's.
- I can drive both Toyota and Crown high reach forklifts..I have always enjoyed driving Toyota because of the tight Isles I've had to work with recently but I'll be fine on a crown either way
- I'm looking for a full time permanent position my time management is I believe impeccable and have a strong work ethic...I'm willing to learn and be trained the way you guys run things and am looking forward to to the challenge.
- Safety is priority 1 for me and I always make a conscious effort to be aware of all my surroundings at all times
Window and Door Installer
Cms Construction Management Services
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Operated power tools with safety precautions and protective personal equipment.
- Collaborated with field technician to maximize efficiency and follow installation technique.
- Communicated project timeline to consumers and supervisors to maintain on-time delivery.
- Provided adaptations to solve discrepancies of print drawings for proper installation.
- Prepared job site for set up and tear down with appropriate supplies and materials.
Window and Door Installer
Distinctive Glass
01.2012 - 11.2015
- Operated power tools with safety precautions and protective personal equipment.
- Collaborated with field technician to maximize efficiency and follow installation technique.
- Prepared job site for set up and tear down with appropriate supplies and materials.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
Builder's Laborer
Conquest Construction
09.2008 - 12.2011
- Attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and to meet challenging daily demands.
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations, protecting team members and general public.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Worked with speed and accuracy to consistently meet production standards.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
Spare Parts Interpreter
Tynan Motors
02.2005 - 08.2008
- Handled all customer service issues quickly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Verified shipments against receipts and provided advice to customers about right type of parts needed for specific projects.
- Examined returned parts for defects and exchanged defective parts or refunded money.
- Met customer needs by looking up stock numbers and prices for various parts, identifying correct items and placing timely orders.
Education
Certificate in Building And Construction - Building
Tafe NSW, Gymea Tafe
Gymea, NSWOHS White Card
Work Cover
Statement of Attainment Forming Welding/Oxy
Ultimo Tafe
School Certificate
St Patrick's Sutherland
Sutherland, NSWForklift Licence Training
All Onsite Training And Assessment
Unanderra, NSWSkills
- Grounds maintenance
- Hedge walls
- Diverse plant knowledge
- Project Scheduling
- Project presentation
- Customer engagement
- Horticulture
- Customer service
- Landscape equipment operation
- Jobsite safety
- Weeding and edging
- Physically fit
- Weather tolerance
- Machine safety practices
- Equipment maintenance
- Commercial landscaping
- Chemical application
- Landscaping plans
- New customer acquisition
- Deadline driven
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Using hand tools
- Site safety
- Trimming and edging
- Loading dock operations
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Hand-eye coordination
- Load handling
- Workplace organization
- Pallet stacking
- Stock control
- Shipment processing
- Team player
- General laborer
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Loading and unloading
- Lift equipment operation
- Verbal and written communication
- OSHA workplace safety
- Safety awareness
- Material handling
- Material packaging
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Warehouse operations
- Customer Service-oriented
- Storage and organization
- Materials handling
- Order picking and processing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operations
- Forklift operator certification
- Inventory staging
- Equipment operations
- Dock operations
- Forklift operation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Inventory counts
- Issue troubleshooting
- Stock rotation
- Documentation
- Equipment inspections
- Product inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Staff management
- Incident reporting
- Materials movement
- Quality control
- Pallet construction
- Palletizing
- Record keeping
- Inventory control
- Shipping documentation
- Heavy industrial equipment
- OSHA compliance
- Efficient data entry
- Mentoring and coaching
- Optimizing efficiency
- Production scheduling
- Route logs
- Production deadline management
- Freight counts
- Stock management
- Production reporting
- Production Assistance
- Hazardous materials endorsements
- Lifts up to number pounds
- Route management
- Process management
- Materials transport
- Equipment operation
- Product placement
- RFID readers
- RFID tracking
- Warehouse picking
- Barcode scanning
- Forklift maintenance
- Maintenance and repair
- Certified pallet jack operator
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Downstacking management
- Product staging
- Business problem solutions
- Material inventory
- Dock work
- Basic math aptitude
- Warehouse best practices
- Certified forklift operator
- Business ethics
- Staging and sorting
Skills
- Safety management
Timeline
High Reach Forklift Operator
Makita
04.2023 - 06.2025
High Reach Forklift Operator
Makita Australia
04.2023 - 06.2025
Lawn Care Specialist
Paul's Clean Cut Lawns
02.2019 - Current
Window and Door Installer
Cms Construction Management Services
01.2016 - 12.2018
Window and Door Installer
Distinctive Glass
01.2012 - 11.2015
Builder's Laborer
Conquest Construction
09.2008 - 12.2011
Spare Parts Interpreter
Tynan Motors
02.2005 - 08.2008
Certificate in Building And Construction - Building
Tafe NSW, Gymea Tafe
OHS White Card
Work Cover
Statement of Attainment Forming Welding/Oxy
Ultimo Tafe
School Certificate
St Patrick's Sutherland
Forklift Licence Training
All Onsite Training And Assessment
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