Christian Betts
Landscape maintenance technician
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated and experienced landscape maintenance professional with a proven track record in providing top-quality services. Seeking a position in a dynamic organization where I can utilize my skills and expertise to enhance the beauty and sustainability of outdoor spaces
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Maintenance Technician
LandTech landscape and maintenance
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2023 - Current
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging lawns.
- Created landscape designs utilizing various plants and materials.
- Operated a variety of equipment used in landscaping such as aerators, spreaders, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws.
- Pruned trees and shrubs to maintain their health and aesthetic appeal.
- Established positive relationships with customers through courteous interactions.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while operating machinery or working around hazardous materials.
- Performed general clean-up duties after completing each task or job.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
Tree Arborist
Timberline Landscaping Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO, CO
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted with the pruning and removal of trees in urban areas.
- Performed tree risk assessments to identify potential hazards posed by existing trees.
- Inspected trees for signs of disease or infestation, and provided recommendations for treatment.
- Operated a variety of power tools including chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders and pole saws safely and efficiently.
- Used specialized rigging techniques to remove large limbs without damaging property or surrounding vegetation.
- Developed plans for the construction of cabling systems that support weak branches.
- Monitored existing trees for changes in health over time due to environmental factors or disease.
- Organized regular inspections of all equipment used during arborist work to ensure safe operation.
- Cleared work areas of brush, stumps and other debris.
- Operated hand and power tools, bucket truck and man lift.
- Supported tree climbers and crew leaders working on ground and aloft.
- Cleaned debris from tree maintenance and storm damage.
- Trimmed dead and excess branches from trees and cleared branches around power lines.
- Shoveled snow from sidewalks, pathways and driveways of residential homes and commercial businesses.
- Cleared ice patches with salt or sand to ensure safe footing for pedestrians.
- Performed minor maintenance on shovels, blowers, plows. as needed during shifts.
- Operated heavy machinery such as skid steers, loaders and tractors for larger jobs requiring more intensive labor.
Landscape Maintenance Technician
BrightView Landscape
Colorado Springs, CO, CO
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging lawns.
- Inspected landscaping for any potential problems or hazards and took appropriate action to repair them.
- Created landscape designs utilizing various plants and materials.
- Operated a variety of equipment used in landscaping such as aerators, spreaders, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws.
- Loaded and unloaded sandbags for traction control on slippery surfaces.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on snow plows to ensure proper operation.
- Assisted with loading and unloading supplies required for job completion.
- Shoveled snow from sidewalks, pathways and driveways of residential homes and commercial businesses.
- Cleared ice patches with salt or sand to ensure safe footing for pedestrians.
- Loaded snow into trucks and hauled it away to designated locations.
- Operated heavy machinery such as skid steers, loaders and tractors for larger jobs requiring more intensive labor
Irrigation Technician
Finsterwald irrigation & landscape
Colorado Springs, CO, CO
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Inspected sprinkler heads, valves, and pipes for proper functioning and identified any problems or needed repairs.
- Performed regular maintenance and repair on irrigation systems to ensure efficient operation.
- Installed new irrigation systems in residential and commercial properties according to local codes and regulations.
- Replaced worn out parts such as pipes, fittings, valve seals, solenoids.
- Adjusted nozzles on sprinklers for optimal coverage area and spray direction.
- Cleaned debris from clogged emitters or filters to improve water flow efficiency.
- Researched products available on the market in order to make informed recommendations when purchasing materials.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Sierra High School
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Ground Cover Installations
- Decision Making
- Goal Driven
- Reliable and Dependable
- Team Collaboration and Cooperation
- Creative Thinking
- Performance Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Hedge Trimming
- Tree Staking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Lawn Mowing
- Snow Blowing
- Tree Pruning and Removal
- Sod Laying
- Customer Service
- Trimming and Edging
- Problem Solving
- Tree Removal
- Chainsaw Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Good Judgement
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Trench Work
- Loader Operation
- First Aid & CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
Landscape Maintenance Technician
LandTech landscape and maintenance
04.2023 - Current
Tree Arborist
Timberline Landscaping Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2023
Landscape Maintenance Technician
BrightView Landscape
08.2021 - 10.2022
Irrigation Technician
Finsterwald irrigation & landscape
03.2019 - 09.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
Sierra High School
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