Landscaper resume example with 20+ years of experience
Reliable laborer ready for challenging work in outdoor environments. Works great in any weather and always shows up on time. Offers skills in landscaping and building basic outdoor features to meet clients' needs. Hardworking Landscaper with over [Number] years of industry experience. Conducts daily rounds of planters, shrubs, bushes, plants and flowers to maintain weed-free and neatly trimmed grounds. Safely operates commercial grade landscaping equipment to upkeep plant material and other landscaping elements. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level [Job Title] position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task]. Offering [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
- Strong Work Ethic
- Jobsite Safety
- Physically Fit
- Problem-Solving
- Vehicle and Equipment Repair
Kent, WA, 04/1996 - Current
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks and large and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers or foliage.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
Saddle Brook, NJ, 02/2020 - 12/2022
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights.
- Utilized electrical, plumbing and HVAC expertise to complete projects and adhere to timelines.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.
- Used trowels and floats to smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Controlled traffic to protect work site integrity, crew safety and general public welfare.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
Garden City, NY, 02/2020 - 12/2022
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Notified management about necessary repairs or professional service needs for building operating systems.
- Changed air conditioning filters to improve indoor air quality and help HVAC system perform properly.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain grounds and walks.
- Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
- Repaired minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing issues to return equipment to functionality.
- Removed snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas.
- Cleaned vents and replaced filters to verify proper air flow.
- Inspected heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems for efficiency to help maintain good indoor air quality.
- Followed correct procedures for handling, transporting and disposing of new and recycled materials.
- Performed tasks to maintain on-site physical security, safety and efficiency.
- Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- Assisted with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems during remodeling projects.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts and determine dimension requirements.
- Calculated required materials needed based on field measurements or work orders.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- i have operated a forklift
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School Attended
- Bayless Senior High School
Job Titles Held:
- Landscaper
- Laborer
- Maintenance Worker
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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