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Chris Jones

Iowa City,IA

Summary

Hardworking Gardener skilled in designing and maintaining landscaping work for diverse customers. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and customer satisfaction high. Effectively used power tools and equipment to maintain healthy plants. History of working alone or with performance-oriented team to complete more. Hardworking passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure any job position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaper

Earl Mays
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.

Landscaper

Chalupsky Nursery
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
  • Utilized creative design techniques to maximize aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Maintained both private and commercial landscaping for homes, parks and industrial areas.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
  • Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts, and yard goats.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.

Kitchen Manager

Jimmy Jacks
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Iowa City High School
Iowa City, IA
09.2021

Skills

  • Chemical Application
  • Soil Preparation
  • Lawn Care
  • Residential Landscaping
  • Hardscape Installation
  • Stonework
  • Using Hand Tools
  • Trimming and Weeding
  • Transplanting and Potting Plants
  • Weeding Gardens
  • Landscape Equipment Operation
  • Physically Fit

Timeline

Landscaper

Earl Mays
05.2023 - 11.2023

Landscaper

Chalupsky Nursery
05.2021 - 12.2022

Kitchen Manager

Jimmy Jacks
09.2018 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Iowa City High School
Chris Jones