Brian Van Houten
Fort Worth
Summary
Skilled Parks Maintenance Worker with background in maintaining municipal parks, sports fields, and community centers. Strengths include landscaping, use of mechanical equipment for grounds maintenance, and the ability to perform minor repairs on park structures. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by improving overall aesthetic appeal and functionality of public spaces while ensuring safety standards are met consistently.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Parks Maintenance Worker
City Of North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained park grounds by mowing, trimming, and edging lawns regularly.
- Cleared debris and litter from pathways, picnic areas, and recreational spaces.
- Assisted in the planting and care of flowers, shrubs, and trees throughout parks.
- Operated power tools and equipment for landscaping tasks safely and effectively.
- Performed routine maintenance on park facilities including restrooms and shelters.
- Collaborated with team members to organize community events in park settings.
- Monitored park conditions to identify maintenance needs and report issues promptly.
- Operated mowers, tractors, edgers and other landscaping equipment safely.
- Operated pickup truck with attached trailer to transport equipment and materials to and from assigned areas.
- Assisted with various construction and landscape projects to maintain visually appealing grounds.
- Handled setup, tear-down and operations of special events and functions.
Delivery Expert
Dominos Pizza Inc.
Kilgore
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered pizzas promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed cash transactions accurately during order payments and change handling.
- Maintained cleanliness of delivery vehicle for safe and efficient operations.
- Communicated effectively with customers to confirm orders and address concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery routes and reduce wait times.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure personal and food safety during deliveries.
- Provided friendly service by greeting customers warmly upon delivery arrival.
- Interacted with customers on phone and in-person.
- Collected payments in cash, check, and credit card.
Cart Boy
Oak Forest Country Club
Longview
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and returned them to designated areas.
- Assisted customers with locating items in the store and provided product information.
- Maintained cleanliness of cart storage areas to ensure safety and accessibility.
Education
Gladewater Highschool
Gladewater, TXSkills
- Landscape maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Routine facility upkeep
- Park safety compliance
- Customer service
- Event coordination
- Inventory management
- Route optimization
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Public safety
- Hand tool usage
- Basic carpentry
- Maintenance proficiency
- Landscaping
- Landscaping expertise
- Horticulture
- Waste removal
Affiliations
- Motorcycle Riding
- Lifting
- Drag Racing
Timeline
Parks Maintenance Worker
City Of North Richland Hills
02.2024 - Current
Delivery Expert
Dominos Pizza Inc.
11.2022 - 01.2024
Cart Boy
Oak Forest Country Club
06.2020 - 01.2022
Gladewater Highschool