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GROUNDSKEEPER
Summary

Reliable Tree Planter with track record of perfect attendance. Thrives in team-oriented or self-motivated environments. Offers articulate communication skills, both verbal and written.

Completed efficient, high-quality landscaping work for business, residential and institutional customers. Maintained cost-effective operations and achieved high satisfaction ratings. Background includes working alone or with crew members to perform over jobs per week.

Qualified Grounds keeper bringing 30 years of experience in landscaping roles. Expert in trimming, safety management and equipment operation.

Qualified [Job Title] bringing [Number] years of experience in landscaping roles. Expert in trimming, safety management and equipment operation.

Skills
  • Animal care
  • Harvesting
  • Health assessments
  • Sprinkler system maintenance
  • Project design
  • Sowing grass seed
  • Weeding and edging
  • Landscape equipment knowledge
  • Cultivating soil
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Work site cleaning and organization
  • Using hand tools
  • Shoveling snow from walkways
  • Mulching gardens
  • Basic stonework design
  • Trimming and edging flower beds
  • Decorative rock and planting
  • Applying fertilizer
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Gardening knowledge
  • Hedge design
  • Able to lift 100 pounds
Experience
02/1985 to 01/1991
GroundskeeperBirdville ISD － Haltom City, TX
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris or hazards such as snow.
  • Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
  • Maintained green spaces by using hand-held tools, including [Tool] and [Tool].
  • Dug irrigation trenches to assist with small construction projects such as play-area enclosures and gazebos.
  • Protected customer lawns by applying weed and pest control chemicals.
  • Monitored, inspected, and identified external facility or building areas requiring maintenance or repair.
  • Deployed sprinkler systems to give grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water for growth needs.
  • Diagnosed plant-related problems and diseases to treat disease and prevent further infestation.
  • Checked all machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent machine malfunction.
  • Performed seasonal activities, including snow removal, landscaping, lawn mowing, applying fertilizer to plants and foliage.
  • Created and implemented programs for pest control, garden maintenance, composting and other related topics.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and grounds on regular basis to control weeds, insect infestation diseases and to maintain soil fertility.
  • Observed plants and trees for diseases and researched mitigation procedures.
  • Arranged shrubs and flowers to create [Type] and [Type] landscape effects.
  • Employed knowledge of masonry and carpentry techniques to repair damaged exterior walls and [Type] structures.
  • Pruned trees and trimmed bushes and hedges to keep grounds neat and inviting.
  • Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil.
  • Planted seeds, bulbs and shrubs and applied mulch to protect against weeds.
  • Installed irrigation systems, rock gardens and ponds according to customer specifications to simplify watering needs.
  • Effectively removed poison ivy and other harmful plants using [Type] and [Type] methods and while wearing protective gear.
  • Prepared soil and gardens for planting with mulch and sod.
  • Shoveled walkways and pavement and put down de-icer and grit to prevent falls.
  • Determined causes of [Type] lawn and garden issues and recommended effective solutions.
  • Removed debris and trash from surrounding areas and disposed of recyclable materials properly.
  • Safely operated [Type] and [Type] equipment to maintain grounds and to remove [Type] trees.
  • Maintained and repaired fences, benches and other hardscape structures.
  • Identified [Type] and [Type] pest damage and administered appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control.
  • Removed trash and debris from grounds and placed in waste receptacles.
  • Cleared grounds by raking leaves and removing downed tree branches.
  • Evaluated and preventatively maintained facility systems, comprising HVAC, electrical and [Type] systems.
  • Used fertilizer and pest control products on grass, trees, shrubs and flowers.
  • Attended seminars and workshops to learn about natural products, which delivered successful pest control results with zero chemicals.
  • Used equipment, including mowers, trimmers and [Tool] safely to prevent accidents.
  • Conducted inspections of fields and turf for proper drainage and aeration.
  • Conducted inspections of fields and turf for proper drainage and aeration.
02/1998 to 05/2006
Drvers AssistantCardel Cabnets － San Antonio, TX
  • Tracked warehouse contents continually, maintained constant awareness of stock levels and performed formal inventory review [Timeframe].
  • Conducted analysis to address [issue] which led to [positive outcome].
  • Demonstrated full store expertise on merchandise locations, enabling optimum service to inquiring customers.
05/2005 to 09/2011
Yard WorkerPick-N-Pull Auto Parts & Recycling Center － San Antonlo, TX
  • Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
  • Turned potential leads into paying customers by using top notch customer service, [Skill] and [Skill], exceeding sales quotas for [Number][Timeframe].
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Effectively removed poison ivy and other harmful plants using [Type] and [Type] methods and while wearing protective gear.
  • Safely operated [Type] and [Type] equipment to maintain grounds and to remove [Type] trees.
  • Responded quickly to inquiries and concerns from customers, typically returning messages within [Number] timeframe, improving client retention by [Number]%.
  • Identified [Type] and [Type] pest damage and administered appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris or hazards such as snow.
Education and Training
1982
High School DiplomaNew Boston High School － New Boston, TX
Some College (No Degree): Ornamental HorticultureAlvin Community College － Alvin, TX
Some College (No Degree): Interductery ComputerLee College － Baytown, TX
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Birdville ISD
  • Cardel Cabnets
  • Pick-N-Pull Auto Parts & Recycling Center

School Attended

  • New Boston High School
  • Alvin Community College
  • Lee College

Job Titles Held:

  • Groundskeeper
  • Drvers Assistant
  • Yard Worker

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Some College (No Degree) : Ornamental Horticulture
    Some College (No Degree) : Interductery Computer

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