Nicolaas Kean

Experienced in the full cycle of farm work. from raising newborn piglets and calves to building structures, maintaining fencing, and keeping a working farm running day-to-day.

• • Raised baby pigs and calves from birth, managing feeding schedules and health monitoring
• • Built pig kennels and livestock shelters using available materials
• • Repaired, replaced, and erected fencing across large farm properties
• • General farm labour including property upkeep, clearing, and seasonal tasks

Hands-on with tractors, CAT equipment, BOMAG rollers, and other heavy machinery. keeping them running in farm and civil environments alike.

• • Tractor repairs, servicing, and day-to-day operation on working farms
• • Operated and maintained CAT and BOMAG machinery on civil and farm sites
• • Mechanical troubleshooting and field repairs under pressure
• • Workshop-level maintenance including welding, fabrication, and parts sourcing

Brings civil construction experience as a bonus. comfortable leading crews on active road sites, supporting paving, milling, and traffic operations.

• • Crew coordination and daily task delegation on road sites
• • Asphalt, paving, milling, and crack sealing support
• • Traffic control, signage placement, and worksite safety

Keen interest in HVAC systems as a future growth area, with the mechanical aptitude and work ethic to excel in an apprenticeship pathway.

• • Strong mechanical foundation from farm and civil machinery work
• • Ready for HVAC helper or apprentice development roles
• • Quick learner with a disciplined, hands-on approach to new trades