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Emmanuel Yirenkyi
Ground Maintenance Lead
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Talented Groundskeeper with advanced knowledge of maintenance and repair. Conscientious and meticulous with high attention to detail. Uses tools and machines to mow, trim, plant and prune landscaping. Works in inclement weather to remove snow and ice from walkways and maintain grounds safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Grounds Maintenance Tech. Lead
Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority
Arlington , VA
08.2015 - Current
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Set up and tore down rental areas for events, opened buildings and grounds and monitored events during guest use.
- Installed and operated irrigation systems, performed winterization in fall and reached 100 percent on-time sprinkling startup each spring.
- Cultivated and beautified park grounds and facilities through pruning, weeding and fertilizing across 30 acres.
- Operated mowers, electric clippers and edgers and maintained fresh and groomed grounds for guest enjoyment.
- Maintained grounds tools and equipment free from mechanical or safety defects and in top operating condition.
- Installed and operated irrigation systems, performed winterization in fall and reached 99 percent on-time sprinkling startup each spring.
Maintenance Technician
Virginia Department Of Transportation
Arlington , VA
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Used standard housekeeping equipment, tools and supplies to accomplish basic cleaning.
- Maintained facility to foster clean environment free from litter, dust and pollutants.
Education
GED -
Mid - West Adult Academy
Wisconsin 06.2007 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Tarkwa Secondary School
Ghana 01.1994 - 06.1999
Skills
Watering lawns and trees
Managing laborers
Weeding gardens
Inspecting completed work
Power equipment operation
Irrigation system setup
Safety compliance
Work orders
Customer service and assistance
Facilities maintenance
Grounds maintenance
Landscaping plans
Tree trimming heavy equipment and cutting branches
Operating mowers and tractors
Lifts [100] pounds
Heavy equipment operator
Software
Certification
Commercial Drivers License .class A with HAZMAT
CDL license driver
Class A with Hazmat and T,X. Endorsement
Timeline
Grounds Maintenance Tech. Lead
Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority
08.2015 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Virginia Department Of Transportation
01.2014 - 08.2015
GED -
Mid - West Adult Academy
06.2007 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Tarkwa Secondary School
01.1994 - 06.1999