Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Braeden Lentz

Caledonia,WI

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Park Technician

Racine County Public Works
01.2024 - Current
  • Felled and chipped dead, diseased, and living trees within parks and trails
  • Applied pesticides on unwanted weeds and common buckthorn using backpack and tow behind sprayers
  • Hauled trailers, mowers, golf carts, skid loaders, and UTVs
  • Small engine maintenance on seasonal equipment including oil changes, blade sharpening, spark plug and air filter replacement
  • Plowed snow and salted county properties using dump trucks and pickup trucks
  • Safely operated heavy equipment such as front-end loaders and skid steers
  • Cut, split, and bundled firewood for sale in campgrounds
  • Maintained the upkeep of parks, trails, campgrounds and cemeteries using wing mowers, zero-turn mowers, trimmers and blowers
  • Installed fences, signs, and posts on park properties and county bike trails

Natural Heritage Conservation Intern

Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in the removal of various invasive species within State Natural Areas of southeast Wisconsin
  • The removal of invasive herbaceous species completed using physical, mechanical, and chemical methods of control
  • Collected native seed and spread over previously burned plots to encourage new growth
  • Participated in plant and wildlife surveys as well as goose and duck banding

Landscaper

Self-Employed
10.2014 - 08.2022
  • Operated mowers, weed eaters, blowers and beyond to give customers a professional look to their lawns
  • Repaired various small engine equipment
  • Completed odd jobs including planting, weeding, staining, snow removal, and fall cleanups

Laborer

Racine Wastewater Utility
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • General help on the property and throughout the city including fleet repairs and making pickups or deliveries
  • Used mowers and power tools to improve the aesthetics of various lift stations
  • Assisted the Vactor crew with sewer line maintenance and Sample crew with water sample collection

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and Conservation

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
08-2023

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and Responsible
  • Follows instruction
  • Quality time management
  • Good organization
  • Takes initiative

Certification

Chainsaw Safety and Felling Blue Heron Stewardship Levels 1-4

WI DATCP Aquatic and Mosquito Pesticide Application 5.0

WI DATCP Right of Way & Natural Areas Pesticide Application 6.0

Timeline

Park Technician

Racine County Public Works
01.2024 - Current

Natural Heritage Conservation Intern

Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources
06.2023 - 08.2023

Laborer

Racine Wastewater Utility
06.2021 - 08.2021

Landscaper

Self-Employed
10.2014 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and Conservation

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Braeden Lentz