Austin Gruber
La Rue,OH
Summary
Motivated, dedicated professional with a background in entomology, pest management, and turfgrass management. Skilled in proper pesticide compliance and safe application practices. Seeking employment to utilize expertise while pursuing continued growth and education through career development opportunities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Tech 2
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
10.2025 - Current
- Operated mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools to complete routine grounds upkeep.
- Documented equipment issues and performed basic maintenance to reduce service disruptions.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding facility needs or potential improvements in process or equipment usage.
- Performed seasonal tasks such as snow removal or leaf collection to maintain safe walking surfaces throughout the year.
- Assisted in the preparation of outdoor spaces for special events, ensuring a clean and inviting environment for employees & general public.
- Prioritized tasks effectively to ensure all work was completed in a timely manner, even under tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, improving overall campus aesthetics.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in all aspects of work, resulting in consistently high-quality results.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
2nd Assistant Superintendent
Westfield Country Club
12.2022 - 09.2025
- Performing daily course setup duties. Inspection and monitoring of all conditions and playability of course and practice areas.
- Carry out lawn care for all playing areas as needed.
- Manage compliance and records for pesticides, fertilizers and PGR’s as required by ODA and EPA standards.
- Attended seminars to keep current with developments in industry.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Supervised staff by checking work against project expectations.
- Instructed personnel on use and maintenance of equipment and immediately notified supervisor of needed repairs.
Turfgrass Intern
Westfield Country Club
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Carried out lawn care for playing areas and carried out course setup duties.
- Apply fertilizers/pesticides applications and maintained application records according to ODA and EPA standards.
- Examine and identify both disease and insect pests, as well provide recommendation to the course for pest control.
- Lead projects in accordance to course improvement plans and standards.
Greenskeeper/Intern
Safari Golf Club
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Maintained Audubon Certified birdhouses and butterfly gardens.
- Provide routine and expedited services to mowers, carts, and reels as specified by club needs.
- Carried out course setup and lawn care for all playing and practice areas.
- Worked to fix all irrigation leaks including main line issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, Entomology with Pest Management Focus
The Ohio State University
Columbus01.2023
High School Diploma -
Elgin High School
Marion, OH01.2018
Skills
- Personnel supervision
- Safety oversight
- Process improvement
- Schedule management
- Standards and protocols compliance
- Chemical application
- Heavy machinery operation
- Weather monitoring
- Project planning
- Data entry and recordkeeping
- Monitoring health of plants
- Landscaping and gardening
Certification
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators License; Cat. 8
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Grounds Tech 2
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
10.2025 - Current
2nd Assistant Superintendent
Westfield Country Club
12.2022 - 09.2025
Turfgrass Intern
Westfield Country Club
05.2022 - 08.2022
Greenskeeper/Intern
Safari Golf Club
05.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, Entomology with Pest Management Focus
The Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Elgin High School