Dicky Greger
Mitchell
Summary
This position is responsible for the custodial care and maintenance of Corn Palace facilities and other buildings as assigned.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Iron worker
Masaba
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Fabricated and installed steel structures for commercial and industrial projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and construction drawings to ensure accurate assembly.
- Operated heavy machinery including cranes and welders for material handling.
Coop worker
Aggopportunities
Vermillion
09.2016 - 09.2023
- Grain operator ran the little loaders the big loaders truck maintenance maintenance around the elevators unloading grain for harvest season transfer grain to bins mowed cleaned out pits cleaned out bins work in the tunnels everything and elevator worker does
- Operated grain handling equipment for efficient grain transfer and storage.
- Monitored grain quality during loading and unloading processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the grain elevator facility.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize grain flow procedures.
- Documented inventory levels and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing daily operational tasks.
- Verified accuracy of measurements taken from samples collected from shipments or stored grains.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the operation of the grain elevator.
- Followed established procedures for disposing of spoiled or damaged grains when necessary.
- Monitored grain temperature and humidity levels in the storage bins.
- Ensured that safety guidelines were followed during all operations at the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of conveyor belts, augers and other machinery used in the operation of the grain elevator.
- Calculated amount of product loaded onto each truck based on weight readings taken from scales.
- Conducted tests such as moisture content analysis on grains before loading them into bins or shipping them out.
- Performed daily maintenance on the grain elevator including cleaning and lubrication of parts.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding orders, delivery times and any other inquiries they may have had about their order.
Beekeeper
Dakota bee
Wagner
05.1983 - 09.2012
- Managed hive inspections to assess bee health and colony strength.
- Controlled pests and diseases using organic treatment methods and tools.
- Collected honey and prepared it for packaging and distribution.
- Assisted with the maintenance of beekeeping equipment and tools.
- Monitored environmental conditions to optimize hive performance.
- Educated visitors about bees, beekeeping, and environmental conservation.
- Collaborated with team members to implement best beekeeping practices.
- Removed harvested honeycombs to extract honey for bottling.
- Raised and replaced queen bees, divided colonies and replaced combs.
- Prepared bees and equipment for pollination activities.
- Built woodenware such as frames and supers for use in beehives.
- Monitored bee colonies for signs of swarming behavior and split them accordingly.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure hives were in good condition.
- Applied treatments against diseases or pests according to established protocols.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as painting boxes or replacing broken parts.
- Managed apiary sites by mowing grass, removing weeds, and controlling pests.
- Collected wax from hives to create candles or other products for sale.
- Wore clean, protective suit, gloves and veil to avoid stings while maintaining favorable conditions for bees.
- Checked for varroa mites using sticky boards or alcohol wash methods.
- Searched for wild swarms of bees in order to capture them for relocation.
- Dismantled superfluous queen bee cells to prevent division of colony by swarming.
- Utilized smoke pot or carbolic acid soaked pad to relocate bees for inspection of hive and to harvest honeycombs.
- Ordered supplies such as protective gear, tools, medications. as needed.
- Transported beehives between apiaries safely while ensuring minimal stress on bees.
- Mixed sugar syrup and pollen supplements to feed bees during winter months.
- Replaced old frames with fresh ones in order to stimulate honey production.
Press Operator
R@m manufacturing
Buffalo
- Operated various printing machines to produce high-quality products.
- Monitored machine performance and performed routine maintenance tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for production runs efficiently.
- Adjusted machine settings to meet specific job requirements accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow processes.
- Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment consistently.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Maintain detailed logs of work performed including timesheets and materials used.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Record information such as number of impressions made during shift.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.
- Place finished prints into containers for shipment or storage.
- Used care in loading molds to keep materials properly positioned.
- Reviewed daily production to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Operate auxiliary equipment such as folding machines or cutting devices.
- Removed printed materials from presses for transport to storage or finishing areas.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational and training opportunities.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss production challenges and solutions.
- Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.
- Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
- Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts, and complete precise finished products.
- Cut off excess materials for reuse or recycling.
- Operated cranes, hi-los and other equipment safely to move materials around work areas.
- Ground out burrs or sharp edges with portable grinders, speed lathes or polishing jacks.
Education
GED
Wagner , SdSkills
Manufacturing presses punches construction
Supervisory Controls
The Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
Guidelines
Guidelines include supervisory instructions and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
Complexity Scope Of Work
- The work consists of related custodial duties. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of Corn Palace facilities. Successful performance contributes to the provision of clean and safe facilities.
Contacts
- Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city employees, and the general public.
- Contacts are typically to give or exchange information or to provide services.
Physical Demands Work Environment
- The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects.
- The work is typically performed in city buildings. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
Supervisory And Management Responsibility
None.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Knowledge Required
- Knowledge of city safety policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the use of various cleaning chemicals.
- Knowledge of laundry equipment and chemicals.
- Knowledge of building maintenance principles.
- Skill in following instructions.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
- Skill in prioritizing work.
Major Duties
- Assists with set-up for events; constructs and removes sets; reconfigures event spaces; sets up score boards.
- Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
- Inspects center buildings and facilities for repair and maintenance needs; identifies leaks and other immediate repair needs and informs supervisor.
- Performs custodial maintenance duties; cleans and disinfects restrooms; cleans floors; empties trash receptacles; cleans and sanitizes concession areas.
- Mixes cleaning chemicals, paints, and other materials.
- Performs painting and drywall repair.
- Sands, strips, and waxes floors.
- Cleans roofs.
- Assists with snow removal operations.
- Performs laundry duties; washes mop heads, towels, and other items; orders laundry supplies.
- Works varying shift as needed, including days, nights, weekends, and/or split shifts.
- Cleans and fuels assigned vehicles, including law enforcement vehicles.
- Assists with building maintenance and repair as needed.
- Performs related duties.
Timeline
Iron worker
Masaba
09.2022 - 09.2024
Coop worker
Aggopportunities
09.2016 - 09.2023
Beekeeper
Dakota bee
05.1983 - 09.2012
Press Operator
R@m manufacturing
GED