Antonio Preciado
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Reliable and detail-oriented turf management professional with seven years of experience in turfgrass education and golf course landscape maintenance. Skilled in equipment operation, tree care, irrigation, and turfgrass maintenance, with a strong safety record, and a passion for high-quality playing conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Golf Course Utility Repairer
Puerto Del Sol
Albuquerque, New Mexico
06.2025 - Current
- Assists the irrigation specialist in maintaining city-wide golf course irrigation systems, including the repair of lines, sprinklers, and valves.
- Adjust irrigation schedules to optimize turf health and water efficiency.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in irrigation systems to identify problems with equipment or layout issues.
- Monitored water usage and soil moisture levels to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Supervises the seasonal crew over the weekends
Golf Course Maintenance Worker
Puerto Del Sol
Albuquerque, New Mexico
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Changed pin locations on the greens, and maintained sand traps for optimal play conditions.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks, such as sanitizing bathrooms, dusting surfaces, and emptying waste receptacles.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make maintenance repairs around the course.
- Operated specialized turf equipment, such as mowers.
Tree Technician (Golf)
Rockwind Community Links
Hobbs, New Mexico
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted tree removal, fertilization, and pruning to maintain course aesthetics, and safety.
- Operated heavy equipment, including chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, mechanical lifts, skid steers, and tractors.
- Managed the inventory of trees and implemented replanting initiatives to preserve landscape integrity.
- Supervised a three-man crew under my care on big tree projects
Crew Leader (Golf)
Rockwind Community Links
Hobbs, New Mexico
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Supervised and led a five-man crew.
- Assigned daily operations and coordinated with the team to enhance work efficiency.
- Executed turf management practices, including aeration, verti-cutting, top-dressing, and fertilization.
- Managed crew members in group projects, took the initiative to demonstrate leadership, and assist the crew.
Soccer Assistant Head Coach
Lovington High School
Lovington, New Mexico
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted the head coach in establishing training programs to develop and enhance skills, and teamwork.
- Mentored and monitored student-athletes' progress, and provided feedback on performance to build discipline and leadership.
Grounds Maintenance Worker (Golf)
Rockwind Community Links
Hobbs, New Mexico
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted with turf and landscape maintenance procedures such as mowing, trimming, edging, sodding, and greens care.
- Operated heavy equipment, including mowers, sod-cutters, backhoes, skid steers, forklifts, tractors, and trenchers, to support landscape projects.
- Assisted in seasonal aeration and top-dressing to maintain optimal turf conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Turfgrass Science & Management
Penn State University World Campus
University Park, PA08-2025
Skills
- Tree removal and care
- Irrigation troubleshooting and repair
- Detail-oriented worker
- Knowledgeable about turf maintenance
- Adaptable and versatile learner
- Bilingual: English, Spanish
- Heavy machinery operator
Certification
Forklift Operator Certified
Timeline
Golf Course Utility Repairer
Puerto Del Sol
06.2025 - Current
Golf Course Maintenance Worker
Puerto Del Sol
06.2024 - 06.2025
Tree Technician (Golf)
Rockwind Community Links
03.2023 - 06.2024
Crew Leader (Golf)
Rockwind Community Links
04.2022 - 03.2023
Soccer Assistant Head Coach
Lovington High School
02.2021 - 08.2022
Grounds Maintenance Worker (Golf)
Rockwind Community Links
01.2020 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Turfgrass Science & Management
Penn State University World Campus