Handyman in Mesa, Arizona

- Knowledge of minor construction, repair and maintenance work to ensure tools and facilities are in proper working condition, understanding of simple measurements to assist in implementation of plans provided by sponsor, react quickly to unsafe situations to ensure well-being of self/coworkers/public, hear and see adequately to ensure personal safety and to successfully carry out work activities, use of various hand tools (example picks, , rakes, hoses, flag standard, cones, shovels) under various work/weather conditions to ensure successful completion of work activities, perform strenuous hand labor following proper safety procedures to ensure successful completion of work activities, understand written instructions/information to perform tasks required for job, communicate verbally in stressful situations (example: emergency situations, dealing with hostile/angry individuals), adapt to changes in priorities/work assignments and other interruptions that may impact pre-established courses of action for completing projects and assignments, using Maintenance Employee Safety Orientation (MESO) principles and procedures for roadside safety and work conditions. [A.D.A. American Disability Act] - Served under the following positions; Tool Swamper, Sawyer performing physical activities that require considerable use of whole body such as climbing/lifting/balancing/walking/stooping/handling of material, problem solving and decision making, prioritizing/planning/organizing materials and work tasks within my assigned crews/groups, performing work directly with and for the public/performing for people or dealing directly with the public, communication with sponsors and others outside the organization, assisting in coaching/developing positive crew dynamics and morale. - Trail work assignments including but not limited to: Trail maintenance, water bars, steps, brushing, clearing, tread work, fencing. - Fire Fuel Reduction assignments including but not limited to: Brush clearing, thinning, invasive species removal, chipping, chainsaw work, burn piles, firewood, and bucking. - Landscape/Beautification assignments including but not limited to: Roadside brushing, tree planting, weed removal, exotic species removal, and campsite improvement - Spike Camp assignments including but not limited to: Vehicle and packing, camp set up, layout, cooking, meal planning, food storage and safe food handling. Pack in camp; Jungle can set up which is what we heat and hold water to do dishes with, building latrine, sump pit, and wood gathering - Assigned daily duties including but not limited to: stocking ice chest, retrieving crew lunches, washing windows, and checking fluids - Skilled in mixing fuel for burning 2 parts diesel 1 part gas, Saw mix 50:1 - Performed chainsaw maintenance on Stihl 440, 441, able to operate, maintain, disassemble, clean and sharpen, reassemble, and mix fuel for a chainsaw. - Chainsaw assignments including but not limited to: – Limbing, bucking trees, hazardous tree removal, and chainsaw maintenance - Performed chainsaw tasks and operations including but not limited to: Analyzing strength and integrity of trees to identify best felling practices, use of safe cutting practices to minimalize risks of damages or injury, determine proper placement of felling wedges, react quickly and know best practices for safety when escaping falling trees, clearing debris from site to allow for smooth and safe passage for both vehicles and crew personnel