Chad Johnson

Travel weekly to multiple operational sites across South Dakota, assessing conditions, gathering data, and making real-time decisions to resolve issues and optimize performance.

• Serve as the primary on-site decision-maker, implementing solutions that reduce downtime and improve efficiently.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to translate field findings into actionable strategies.
• Monitor water levels of observation wells, Repair/maintain observation well sticks ups
• Air development of observation wells, Installation/removal of freeze plugs for observation wells
• Collect data on water levels of water aquifers, throughout the state, Paint and set up new wells into observation well system
• Responsible for maintaining work trucks and purchasing supplies, as needed, Organizing shop and keeping track of supplies/inventory

• Supervised and coordinated a team of groundskeepers, ensuring daily landscaping, and facility maintenance tasks were completed on schedule and to quality standards.
• Trained and mentored new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and horticultural best practices, improving team efficiency and reducing safety incidents.
• Implemented workflow improvements that reduced project completion time, without compromising quality.
• Collaborated with management to plan seasonal projects, including planting, pruning, and snow removal, ensuring year-round curb appeal.
• Achieved performance goals on consistent basis
• Followed planned landscaping designs to determine locations for sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage
• Arranged winter decorations, including holiday lights, wreaths and garlands, etc, Set up for parties/events and cleared public and private areas of debris and trash before and after events to maintain elegance of the Capital Complex grounds
• Class B CDL with air brakes, and ability to operate loaders, tractors, and dump trucks

• Mowing and weed eating biweekly, Painting and mowing lines, and setting up sports equipment for football field and other sporting events
• Assisted with building projects, Concrete work, Fixing irrigation equipment and systems
• Delivering mail to schools
• Picking up and dropping off surplus items

• Restocked ice, condiments and snacks
• Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age
• Cleared empty glasses, used plates and trash
• Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas
• Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks
• Maintained a safe environment for bar patrons