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