I am a career landscape/lawn care technician looking to change careers and am primarily interested switching to golf course maintenance.
Education
The Pennsylvania State University - Associate in Science Degree, Turfgrass Science and Management
University of Massachusetts - The Winter School for Turf Managers, Certificate
U.S. Army, Fort Dix, NJ - Wheeled vehicle maintenance school
Qualifications
Held a Mass. Category 37 license for 12 years
Work History
Landscaper/Assistant Property Manager
Private Estate - Edgartown, MA January 2009 to Present- Conducted regular property inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and identify maintenance needs
- Responded to emergency situations promptly by coordinating necessary repairs or contacting appropriate authorities when needed
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, pruning, and fertilizing to keep landscapes in optimal condition
- Sourced and selected appropriate plants, trees, shrubs, and flowers based on site conditions and client requirements
Lawn Care Technician
Working Earth - Edgartown, MA May 2013 to November 2023- Perform liquid and granular pesticide and fertilizer applications to landscape turf areas.
Deep root feeding trees and shrubs.
- Basic equipment maintenance/repairs when required.
- Assist other maintenance crews as needed.
- Performed regular lawn maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming to ensure a well-manicured appearance
- Applied fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to promote healthy growth and control weeds and pests
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for daily operations
- Identified common lawn issues such as disease or nutrient deficiencies and recommended appropriate solutions
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