Ian Rupena
Homehill,QLD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Handyman Assistant
Lazy Lizards
Ayr, QLD
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment used for projects.
- Organizing materials and supplies needed for jobs.
- Performing basic plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains or replacing fixtures.
- Clearing gutters of debris to prevent clogs during rainstorms.
- Trimming shrubs and trees away from home exteriors regularly.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
- Fixed and managed electrical and plumbing problems.
- Inspecting homes for potential safety hazards like loose railings or steps.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
Farming Supervisor
Ayr Farming
Ayr, QLD
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Advised on the selection of appropriate machinery for specific farm tasks.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating farm machinery or using hazardous materials.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored fields to drive proper irrigation, weed control and pest control.
- Verified accuracy of items picked, packed and shipped to customers.
- Inspected product quality prior to packing and shipping out orders.
- Loaded, unloaded materials onto, off of delivery vehicles using pallet jacks or other material handling equipment.
- Reported any damaged or defective items immediately to supervisor for further investigation.
- Maintained cleanliness of warehouse areas by sweeping floors, emptying trash cans and organizing shelves.
Cement Contractor
Auzscot
Cloncurry, QLD
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Developed and managed cement projects to ensure safe and efficient completion of tasks.
- Organized and coordinated the deployment of resources, such as personnel and materials, necessary for completing cement projects on time.
- Supervised daily operations of a team of workers involved in the installation of cement foundations, walls, floors, and other structures.
- Assisted with mixing concrete according to specific formulas for different construction applications.
- Utilized heavy machinery like cranes and bulldozers to move large amounts of material during cement installations.
- Monitored progress on each job site ensuring that deadlines were met while also maintaining high standards of safety and quality control.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
Horticultural Trainee
Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation
Homehill, QLD
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Monitored plant health, identified diseases and pests, and took appropriate action to control them.
- Planned, designed, established, maintained and improved turfgrass areas.
- Developed plans for growing flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs in greenhouses or outdoor gardens.
- Performed pruning techniques including shearing hedges, thinning out trees and removing dead branches from plants.
- Applied fertilizers according to soil test results to promote healthy plant growth.
- Coordinated with landscape architects in planning new gardens or renovations of existing gardens.
- Installed irrigation systems such as sprinklers or drip systems in order to conserve water usage.
- Assessed the need for additional landscaping services such as mowing lawns or trimming shrubbery.
- Verified safety and performance of equipment with daily inspections and tests.
Labourer
T's Plant Hire Cloncurry
Cloncurry, QLD
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety standards and regulations.
- Operating Drum Roller
- Operating Gradrer
- Operating Loader
- Operation of Multi Tyres
- Ensured that all equipment was operating at maximum efficiency through regular maintenance checks.
- Loaded raw materials into processing machines for further manufacture or packaging.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety protocols while performing duties.
Furniture Carpenter
Cloncurry Furniture Creations
Cloncurry, QLD
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Inspected and repaired furniture components to ensure quality standards were met.
- Measured and cut lumber, wood composites, and other materials according to specifications.
- Assembled components of furniture with screws, dowels, nails, glue, or other adhesives.
- Finished furniture by sanding surfaces smooth and applying stains or paints.
- Ensured proper safety protocols were followed while working with machinery or hazardous materials.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
Labourer/Farm Hand
Davco Farming
Ayr, QLD
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted in operating tractors and other farm machinery to cultivate, fertilize, and harvest crops.
- Monitored irrigation systems to ensure adequate water supply for crop growth.
- Planted seeds and transplants, applied fertilizer and pesticides as needed.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
- Removed old fencing prior to new installations.
- Performed repairs on damaged fencing including patching holes, replacing broken pickets or panels, tightening loose wires and posts.
- Loaded trucks with necessary supplies such as fence posts, rails, wire mesh and fasteners.
- Utilized hand tools such as post hole diggers, saws, drills and hammers during installation processes.
- Filled holes with concrete mix according to manufacturer's instructions.
Education
Year 9 -
Ayr State High School
Ayr, QLD2010
Skills
- Household Repairs
- Carpentry
- Grounds Maintenance
- Repair Work
- Painting
- Power Tools
- Sanitation and Safety
- Minor Carpentry
- Indoor and Outdoor Painting
- Hand Tools
- Staff Supervision
- Effective Communication
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Problem-Solving
- Crop Planting and Fertilization
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Irrigation Systems
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Gardening and Landscaping
Certification
- Motor Vehicle
- Road Roller
- Excavator
- Forlift Truck
Timeline
Farming Supervisor
Ayr Farming
01.2023 - 05.2023
Handyman Assistant
Lazy Lizards
02.2022 - 08.2023
Cement Contractor
Auzscot
01.2018 - 04.2018
Horticultural Trainee
Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation
04.2017 - 09.2017
Labourer
T's Plant Hire Cloncurry
05.2016 - 12.2016
Furniture Carpenter
Cloncurry Furniture Creations
01.2015 - 12.2015
Labourer/Farm Hand
Davco Farming
01.2013 - 01.2015
Year 9 -
Ayr State High School
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