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Alexander Castillo

Tracy,CA

Summary

Over 7 Years of parks maintenance and irrigation experience. Detailed care for planters, grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings. Skilled in operating heavy equipment, landscaping tools, applying pesticides with a commitment to safety. Physically fit strong individual capable of completing work tasks in both cold and hot weather. Experience with leading a crew and accomplishing tasks. 8 Years of tree maintenance work. Over 15 years of working with plants.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parks Maintenance Worker

City Of Pleasanton
10.2017 - Current
  • Temporary lead for the city of Pleasanton.
  • Performed annual turf renovation that includes aerating, over-seeding, fertilizing and top dressing using a tractor and material handler.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Trimmed shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Removed trees, stumps and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Applied pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
  • Performed irrigation system maintenance, programming and repair.
  • Inspected landscape for pests, weeds and diseases.
  • Implemented strategies and maintained efficient irrigation system for water conservation.

Park Maintenance Worker (Temporary)

City Of Pleasanton
02.2017 - 11.2017
  • Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
  • Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.

Tree Maintenance Worker (Temporary)

City Of Menlo Park
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Maintained and operated stump grinder and chipper to reduce safety hazards and support productivity.
  • Assisted with removal of hazardous trees, safely cutting limbs and removing trunks.
  • Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
  • Performed maintenance and utilized chainsaws, pole saws, pruners, loppers and other power equipment.
  • Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures in accordance with OSHA standards.
  • Planted new trees to fulfill project requirements and structural tree pruning for the first 3-5 years.
  • Operated backhoe and aerial truck.

Nursery Specialist

Lowe’s Home Improvment
09.2009 - 03.2016
  • Managed live nursery department which included receiving shipments of inventory.
  • Inventory management of department using a proprietary inventory management software.
  • Plant, tree and shrub identification.
  • Worked alongside the Alameda County Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of disease and infestation.
  • Delegated daily task to crew members.
  • Achieved sales and margins goals while driving operational efficiencies and maximizing overall customer satisfaction.
  • Monitoring sales on a weekly basis and requesting credit from vendors.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

References

Tim Griego

City of Pleasanton Parks Maintenance Lead Worker

(925) 315-1861


Mitch Gedney

City of Pleasanton Maintenance Worker

(925) 337-5017

Education

General Education

Chabot College, Hayward, CA


High School Diploma

San Lorenzo High School, San Lorenzo, CA

Certification

  • State of California Qualified Applicator Certificate.
  • State of California Class A license.

Timeline

Parks Maintenance Worker

City Of Pleasanton
10.2017 - Current

Park Maintenance Worker (Temporary)

City Of Pleasanton
02.2017 - 11.2017

Tree Maintenance Worker (Temporary)

City Of Menlo Park
06.2016 - 01.2017

Nursery Specialist

Lowe’s Home Improvment
09.2009 - 03.2016

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