Austin Martel
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Versatile Crew Leader with experience directing others, managing tasks and monitoring work areas. Committed employee delivering quality service and maintaining high levels of satisfaction. Offering exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Leader I
Collier County Parks And Recreation
10.2020 - Current
- Compiled list of needed equipment and tools for new regional park
- Solicited quotes for machinery, hand and power tools for new park and submitted purchase order requests for new equipment and machinery.
- Put together Purchase Order Requests working within the guidelines of the purchasing department for materials necessary for day to day operation.
- Familiarized myself with new 'Fetch" system for completing purchases, utilized 'Fetch' system regularly.
- Supervised 6 employees daily. Filled in for Field Supervisor regularly to supervise 15 maintenance staff.
- Entered staff scheduling and timecards into the 'G Drive' system for Region 5, Max A. Hasse Jr Community Park, Immokalee Parks and Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Established and enforced policies and procedures to maintain high standards of work.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline operations and improve customer service.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Acted as 'Senior Crew Lead' for current Field Supervisor since starting as a 'Crew Leader I'
- Met with contractors and established scope of work for various projects.
- Utilize 'City Works' work order system daily.
- Maintained all pesticide and fertilization records as required by law.
- Ordered restricted use pesticides and fertilizers and maintained storage room compliance as mandated by County CMA's.
- Cooperated with other departments to assist in special events at park facilities.
- Performed field aeration practices; slicing, coring and deep tine aeration as well as other BMP’s for field maintenance such as Top Dressing.
- Performed field layouts and painted fields as necessary, Soccer fields, lacrosse fields, football fields and softball fields.
Maintenance Specialist
Collier County Parks And Recreation
09.2012 - 10.2020
- Scouted sports fields and other turf-grass areas for issues stemming from; wear and tear, irrigation, insects, disease/fungus and weeds.
- Communicated with Crew leaders, Supervisors and Plant Operators for scheduling of pesticide applications and other issues.
- Scheduled and carried out chemical applications and granular fertilization’s to alleviate issues within turf-grass as needed
- Maintained all Pesticide and Fertilization usage records as mandated by Federal and State law
- Used problem solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimum supervision. Contacted supervisors for issues requiring immediate resolution.
- Acquired quotes from vendors and completed proper paperwork for the procurement of goods.
- Ordered restricted use pesticides and fertilizers from vendors and maintained storage room compliance mandated by County CMA.
- Scheduled deliveries with vendors and maintained all invoices
- Proficiently used City Works Work Order System.
- Maintained grounds as needed using standard landscape tools; Zero turn radius lawn tractor, stick edger, line trimmer, hedge trimmer, etc..
- Performed field layouts and painted fields as necessary, Soccer fields, lacrosse fields, football fields and softball fields.
- Performed field aeration practices; slicing, coring and deep tine aeration as well as other BMP’s for field maintenance such as Top Dressing.
Landscaping Crew Leader
Florida Evergreen Landscape & Lawncare
05.2008 - 09.2012
- Supervised and assigned daily duties to five maintenance workers, based on priority and time constraints.
- Contacted plant operators daily to discuss concerns and changes in priorities.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained the grounds of twelve Collier County Public Schools as well as multiple Reverse Osmosis plants in Lee County, by mowing, mulching, edging, trimming and spraying weeds.
- Actively participated in seminars and workshops to better understand natural pest control products to deliver successful results with zero chemicals.
- Applied weed-control and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve aesthetics.
- Completed all time sheets and paperwork on time and accurately to maintain up-to-date files.
- Identified and removed various invasive plants.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities neat and well groomed.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Developed and implemented strategies for pest and disease control.
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
Education
GED -
Lehigh Senior High School
Lehigh Acres, FL05.2009
Skills
- Work Order Management
- New Hire Training
- Grounds Maintenance
- Crew Scheduling
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Crew Management
- Project Management
- Issue Troubleshooting
- Supply Management
- Restricted Use Pesticide Applications
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
Restricted Use Pesticide License - 10+ years
Hazardous Materials Operations/OSHA Level II - 10+ years
Best Management Practices - 10 + years
Timeline
Crew Leader I
Collier County Parks And Recreation
10.2020 - Current
Maintenance Specialist
Collier County Parks And Recreation
09.2012 - 10.2020
Landscaping Crew Leader
Florida Evergreen Landscape & Lawncare
05.2008 - 09.2012
GED -
Lehigh Senior High School
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