ASHLEY MAAKA
Mount Wellington,AUK
Summary
Experienced in drainage systems and property maintenance, bringing strong problem-solving and safety compliance skills. Offering abilities in equipment operation and teamwork, effectively collaborating with various tradespeople to ensure project completion. Highly detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining accurate records and timely task execution.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Property Maintenance Specialist
Uri property care
Mount wellington , Auckland
01.2020 - 01.2026
- Resolved customer complaints related to property maintenance issues in a professional manner.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain the best prices for materials and services required for property maintenance projects.
- Managed property maintenance services including scheduling repairs and inspections.
- Replaced broken locks on windows and doors.
- Installed drywall, tiled floors and walls, laminate flooring, cabinets, countertops and trim.
- Remodeled kitchens and bathrooms.
- Performed carpentry work such as framing walls, hanging doors and installing windows.
- Maintained tools and equipment used in job duties ensuring they are properly stored when not in use.
- Painted interior and exterior surfaces of buildings following customer specifications.
- Repaired and maintained plumbing systems, fixtures, and appliances in residential homes.
- Assisted with demolition projects by removing existing fixtures and materials.
- Provided basic landscaping services such as mowing lawns, weeding flower beds and trimming shrubs.
- Performed variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled work to repair or maintain sites.
- Cleaned gutters of debris to ensure proper drainage from roof areas.
- Identified potential hazards around the property such as loose handrails or damaged stairs then took necessary actions to resolve the issue.
- Followed all safety protocols while working at heights or with hazardous materials.
- Built decks using pressure treated lumber or composite material.
- Assisted other tradespeople when needed to complete larger projects efficiently.
- Painted or repaired roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
- Conducted regular inspections of properties to identify maintenance needs.
- Earthworks and land clearing site prep
- Drainage
- Concrete repairs and maintenance
- Unblocking drains
Operator / drainlayer leading hand
Napier city council
Napier, Hawkes bay
01.2006 - 12.2025
- Followed all safety protocols and procedures.
- Reported any problems or malfunctions with machines or tools immediately upon discovery.
- Ensured timely completion of all production tasks.
- Collaborated with operators as part of team, keeping projects on task.
- Trained new operators on equipment operations.
- Worked closely with other tradesmen onsite including plumbers, electricians and builders.
- Repaired broken or collapsed drains and pipework to ensure water flow was restored.
- Carried out regular maintenance checks on all drains, pipes and related components.
- Installed drainage systems in a variety of residential and commercial properties, using appropriate materials and equipment.
- Attended training courses periodically to stay up-to-date with industry developments.
- Undertook excavations using manual digging tools as well as mini diggers where needed.
- Operated specialist machinery such as jetting units, CCTV inspection cameras and pipe locators.
- Maintained accurate records of work completed for future reference purposes.
- Installed manholes, gully traps, gullies, interceptors and other drainage components.
- Completed projects within allocated budgets whilst ensuring quality standards were met at all times.
- Identified and rectified blockages in drain pipes, sewers and gullies.
- Ensured that all work was carried out safely, in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Installed and repaired sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Operated mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, and backhoes.
- Read blueprints and technical diagrams to determine the layout of pipeline systems.
- Knowledge in deep sewer and stormwater installation and cage and sheld use
- Layed everything from 50mm to 2050mm pvc /concrete and every pipe for drainlaying
Digger and dingo operator
Do it dingo
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Followed all safety protocols and procedures.
- Reported any problems or malfunctions with machines or tools immediately upon discovery.
- Property maintenance
- Ensured timely completion of all production tasks.
Education
Tradesmen Drainlayer - Drainlayer
Eit
Taradale , Napier 01.2019 - 01.2025
Okaihau Collage
Okaihau , Northland Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Drainage installation
- Equipment maintenance
- Concrete work
- Handyman services
- Property management
- Drain clearing
- Can drive any Digger you put me on
- Honest and reliable
Certification
- Registered Drainlayer 25359
- Working from heights
- Fork lift
- Wheels Tracks Rollers
- Full Drivers License
- Confined space and breathing apparatus
- Shuk-Denso applicator
Timeline
Property Maintenance Specialist
Uri property care
01.2020 - 01.2026
Tradesmen Drainlayer - Drainlayer
Eit
01.2019 - 01.2025
Operator / drainlayer leading hand
Napier city council
01.2006 - 12.2025
Digger and dingo operator
Do it dingo
01.2005 - 01.2006
Okaihau Collage