Mark Blair McKay
Grindelwald,TAS
Summary
Resourceful professional with a strong background in machinery restoration and property renovation. Grew up on a farm, developing practical skills in problem-solving and collaboration. Experienced in restoring vehicles and managing property improvements, from interior design to landscaping.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
45
45
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grounds Maintenance Operator/Technician
Agricontracts
Upper Hutt, NZ
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Operated and maintained machinery for grounds and landscape maintenance contracts across regional council, subdivisions, and developments.
self-employed Property maintenance
Able Hands Property maintenance
Kapiti Coast Wellington, NZ
10.2016 - 01.2019
- All aspects from home repairs, interior painting, lawns One of my clients is Rent Kapiti who has 100 rentals in the Kapiti district.
Parks and reserve service person-contractor
Recreational Services
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Contractor to Horowhenua district council.
Goodmans Contractors
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisting with Kapiti motorway project - earthmoving, driving machinery, labouring etc.
Owner-operator
Able Hands Property Maintenance
02.2013 - 10.2014
- Section maintenance, interior repairs and painting, insulation. Subcontracting to Scott Bowater Plumbing for installation of water meters in the Kapiti district.
Grounds maintenance technician
CityCare
Upper Hutt, NZ
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Mowing and maintenance of Upper Hutt parks and reserves contract.
- Inspected facilities for maintenance needs and identified repair priorities.
- Performed routine maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical and plumbing issues.
Parks and Reserves serviceperson
DOWNER EDI
Seaview
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Turf maintenance, Truck driving, Edge trimming.
heavy rigid truck driving and courier
Allied Express
Melbourne
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Delivery of goods, basic record keeping.
Forklift Operator, Casual employment
Brisbane and Melbourne
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Caltex, Port, Onga Pumps, Dulux Paint Manufacturing Operations. Computer entry, Forklift duties (LPG highlift), Processing and filling orders, Load and unload stock, Storework.
Automotive Painter
Sheen Panel Service
South Melbourne
05.2007 - 07.2007
- Vehicle repair, Colour matching, Computer formulation. Spray painting and masking, Prepare cars for painting.
Store Supervisor
Canterbury Leather International
Christchurch
01.2005 - 04.2007
- Receiving & dispatching goods, Data Entry, Stocking shelves, Forklift Duties (electric reach & LPG Highlift), Product issue, Load/unload goods, General warehouse duties.
Landscape Gardener
Mr. Green Franchise
Christchurch
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Lawn mowing & landscaping, Soil preparation & cultivation, Arrange deliveries, Customer service.
Automotive painting
Smarts Collision Repair
Christchurch
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Paint preparation and application, Colour Matching, Masking, General trade tasks, Computer formulation of paint.
Automotive painting
Jeff Dermott Paint and Panel
Christchurch
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Paint Preparation, Color matching, Masking, General trade tasks.
Car Groomer & Laborer
Eveline Motors Mitsubishi
Oamaru
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Car grooming, Vehicle servicing, Tyre Sales & Service, Workshop laboring, Stock management, Forecourt Attendant.
Sales & Customer Service Rep
Oamaru Bargain Store
Oamaru
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Furniture sales, Deliveries, Customer service.
Education
Australian Forklift Licence -
Ozfork Pty Ltd
06.2007 - 02.2030
Heavy Rigid Truck Licence -
TIDE Training
Melbourne, Vic 08.2007 - 02.2030
GrowSafe - Safe use of Agricultural chemicals, spraying and weed control
NZ Agrichemical Education Trust
Level 1 Basic Traffic Controller - Safety and signage for Roadside worksites
NZ Transport Agency
First Aid - Basic first aid training
NZ Forklift Licence, Tracks, Wheels & Rollers licence -
Mainland Driving School
NZ National Cert. - Automotive Refinishing
Christchurch Polytechnic
NZSkills
- Grounds Maintenance
- Lawn mowing
- Line Trimming
- Grass treatment
- Weed treatment
- Machinery upkeep
- Waterblasting
- Minor concrete repairs
- Building decks
- Building fences
- Interior Gibbing
- Plastering
- Door fitting
- Handle replacement
- Woodworking
- 2K painting
- Clearcoat painting
- Colour matching
- Vehicle maintenance
- Fluid changes
- Filter maintenance
- Lubrication
- Air filter service
- Suspension repair
- Wheel alignment
- Tyre changing
- Part installation
- Basic repairs
- Spark plug change
- Fan alternator belts
- Customer service
- Parts knowledge
- Delivery scheduling
- Parts knowledge
Hobbies and Interests
- Brought up on a farm around Tractor Trucks and farm machinery
- Always enjoy being a fixer upper whether it is cars, houses
- Strong interest in Music playing in bands
- Enjoy Travelling and want to see more of the World
- Enjoy cycling and going walking
Key Skills
All aspects of Lawn mowing and Line Trimming grass and weed treatment, Grounds Maintenance and Machinery upkeep, Painting and decorating Roller and Brush, spray painting where needed, Interior Gibbing and Plastering, Door fitting and handle replacement, Basic carpentry skills building decks, fences, etc, Minor concrete repairs, Waterblasting, Qualified Automotive Refinisher gained qualification at Christchurch Polytechnic, All Aspects of base coat clearcoat and 2K painting, colour matching, 7 years experience Car grooming, Tyre changing fitting and balancing suspension work, Servicing Oil and filter changes greasing air filter, Light mechanical spark plug change, fan alternator belts, Customer relations booking in deliveries etc, Extensive knowledge of parts of different makes and models
Timeline
Grounds Maintenance Operator/Technician
Agricontracts
01.2019 - 01.2022
self-employed Property maintenance
Able Hands Property maintenance
10.2016 - 01.2019
Parks and reserve service person-contractor
Recreational Services
06.2015 - 10.2016
Goodmans Contractors
11.2014 - 06.2015
Owner-operator
Able Hands Property Maintenance
02.2013 - 10.2014
Grounds maintenance technician
CityCare
01.2010 - 01.2013
Parks and Reserves serviceperson
DOWNER EDI
01.2009 - 01.2010
heavy rigid truck driving and courier
Allied Express
01.2008 - 01.2009
Heavy Rigid Truck Licence -
TIDE Training
08.2007 - 02.2030
Forklift Operator, Casual employment
07.2007 - 12.2007
Australian Forklift Licence -
Ozfork Pty Ltd
06.2007 - 02.2030
Automotive Painter
Sheen Panel Service
05.2007 - 07.2007
Landscape Gardener
Mr. Green Franchise
01.2006 - 12.2006
Store Supervisor
Canterbury Leather International
01.2005 - 04.2007
Automotive painting
Smarts Collision Repair
01.2002 - 01.2005
Automotive painting
Jeff Dermott Paint and Panel
01.1999 - 01.2002
Car Groomer & Laborer
Eveline Motors Mitsubishi
01.1993 - 01.1998
Sales & Customer Service Rep
Oamaru Bargain Store
01.1991 - 01.1992
GrowSafe - Safe use of Agricultural chemicals, spraying and weed control
NZ Agrichemical Education Trust
Level 1 Basic Traffic Controller - Safety and signage for Roadside worksites
NZ Transport Agency
First Aid - Basic first aid training
NZ Forklift Licence, Tracks, Wheels & Rollers licence -
Mainland Driving School
NZ National Cert. - Automotive Refinishing
Christchurch Polytechnic