Bradley Ashwell

I am responsible for our 2400 acre forested property of which 300 acres of that is considered developed landscape manicured grounds ie, athletic fields, lawns and planting beds, native spaces, guest spaces, outdoor activity sites, 3 acre waterfront, drainage and erosion control. All forms of irrigation from maintenance to new install and controller programming and valves. Ordering, procuring, growing plant and shrub medium. I also apply and teach my staff the safe and proper way to mix and apply herbicides.

I also oversee the forest thinning and forest restoration of the other 2100 acres. From forest fire mitigation in the Wildland Urban Interface, to pile burning, chipping and mastication in our forest. With the backing and relationships built with State Forestry and funding from the NRCS I was able to connect with contractors to bid projects. Because of this work I became a certified Wildland Firefighter as an added resource for camp during fire and monsoon season.

I am responsible for overseeing the Wastewater/ Water operators and plant operations that supply water and treat wastewater to camp housing and camp facilities.

I am responsible for the fleet vehicles of camp. I oversee the camp mechanic, the purchasing of new vehicles, equipment, parts, fuel and scheduling the repairs and the use of the vehicles and equipment through our app. I train summer staff and full time staff on vehicle use and safety.

I am responsible for managing our waste services contract for trash and recycling which changes throughout the year depending on guest numbers.

I am also responsible for field related safety such as campus security when children are on property. I respond to gunfire on property when hunters have trespassed or people who should not be on property are roaming around. I am responsible for wildlife situations such as responding to bears, cougars, snakes, bats, skunks, etc

With coordination with the Executive Director, I oversee the maintenance and construction of our 19 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails on property.

I am also responsible for snow removal on property; roads and walkways. Purchasing cinder, ice melt, shovels and making sure snow plows are ready before storms arrive.

I oversee the budgets for Grounds, Fleet and Wastewater.

• Managing a staff of 11 to perform grounds maintenance duties on the 137 acre forested Campus. Athletic field prep for collegiate games. Overseeing contractors, vendors for waste services, landscape contractors for renovations. Oversaw a $100k landscape remodel of the campus' historic garden. Was a supervisor of the planning/ installation of a new 160ft pedestrian bridge on campus over a ecologic preserve canyon. I ordered and procured plant material for mass planting around campus seasonally. Responsible for the college fleet of equipment and vehicles and managed the fleet mechanic. Was responsible for coordinating all snow removal operations on campus. Worked closely with Student Affairs, Events team, Athletic Department, and Campus Safety as well as Facilities Department to coordinate and plan the functionality of College move in/move out, game day prep, and summer wedding and conferences. I sat on the Sustainability Council for a "greener" approach to campus maintenance. Was responsible for overseeing the Grounds/ Fleet budget which was reduced every year I worked there.

Parks Maintenance of city parks and trails. Maintained the 60 miles of city maintained trails with the use of mechanical equipment such as weed eaters, chemical sprayers and tractors. Responsible for mowing, edging, trimming, planting, tree trimming, picnic table maintenance, trash removal, public athletic field maintenance and prep for sports leagues, emergency response, all forms of irrigation maintenance, repair, scheduling. Passed 4 herbicide exams on the first try, but were non transferable to OR

• Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
• Fertilized and watered grounds for optimal growth.
• Installed and moved temporary structures for different types of events.
• Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
• Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
• Secured park gates or doors at closing time and unlocked at opening.
• Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
• Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
• Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
• Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
• Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
• Applied pest control substances to eradicate weeds and other pests affecting plant life.
• Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.