Richard Chisum
Richmond,VA
Summary
Hardworking Groundskeeper IV/Supervisor with extensive knowledge of proper grounds maintenance and equipment use. Proven history of working tirelessly to meet all athletic fields needs and maintaining fields during tournaments in challenging environmental conditions. Approachable and reliable with unparalleled work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper IV/Supervisor
Henrico County Recreation And Parks
09.2011 - Current
- Over 11 years of experience in athletic field maintenance and athletic field setups.
- Supervised and or worked over 500 baseball, softball, and football tournaments.
- Supervised and trained over 30 employees.
- Conducted snow removal during winter months to provide clients with safe parking and walking areas.
- Created schedules and implemented plans for regular maintenance to meet client expectations.
- Currently active with setting up and painting athletic fields to this very day.
- Erected and disassembled temporary structures to provide safety while working on uneven terrains.
- Managed comprehensive grounds maintenance schedules for optimal productivity and cost effectiveness.
- Upheld high safety standards on all tasks performed ensuring minimal accidents or injuries within the workplace.
- Exhibited punctuality and reliability in completing assigned duties according to established deadlines without compromising quality standards.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
Education
Associate of Arts - Foundations of Business
University of Phoenix
Richmond, VASkills
- Using Hand Tools
- Customer Service
- Grounds Maintenance
- Inspecting Completed Work
- Weed Removal
- Effective Communication
- Flexible Schedule
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operating Mowers and Tractors
- Chemical Application
- Detail Oriented
- Managing Laborers
- Tree Trimming and Cutting Branches
- Inclement Weather Tolerance
- Problem-Solving
- Site Safety
- Work Orders
- Snow Removal
- Repairs and Maintenance
- Athletic Field Maintenance
- Maintaining Equipment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Basic Carpentry
- Trash Disposal
- Field Marking
- Safety Compliance
- Maintenance Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pesticide Safety
- Heavy Lifting
- Computer Skills
- Waste Disposal
- Power Tool Proficiency
- Hand Tool Expertise
- Equipment Operation
Accomplishments
- Achieved Certificate by completing a Turf Management Course provided by Virginia Tech with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved 3 Certificates by completing (LDP) Henrico County Leadership Development Program with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Groundskeeper IV/Supervisor
Henrico County Recreation And Parks
09.2011 - Current
Associate of Arts - Foundations of Business
University of Phoenix
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