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Curt Mendez

Fort Worth

Summary

Knowledgeable Landscape Groundskeeper & Lead in all aspects of landscape beautification, maintenance & design. Extensive knowledge of large landscape equipment. Collaborative team player with over 18 years of experience and a service-oriented mindset.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Lead

Burleson Independent School District
11.2022 - Current

1) Manage 10 person crew/team.

2) Train & develop new team members

3) Manage over 700 acres of school district property.

18 campuses.

4) Work collaboratively with administration on new

work orders.

5) Expert in operating all landscape equipment.

6) Maintain all equipment including BISD trucks

trailers, landscape and beautification equipment.

7) Create & manage work orders in a timely manner.

8) Organize weekly plan for completing work to all

18 campuses.

9) Utilize downtime for added beautification projects.

Landscape Beautification & Installation Contractor

Self Employed
10.2016 - 05.2024
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized
  • Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees and bushes
  • Mowed lawns both commercial & residential using self-propelled and riding mowers
  • Seasonal color changes to both commercial & residential properties
  • Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.

Landscape Manager

Jacava Landscape
07.2010 - 09.2016
  • Managed 4 day laborers in completing large commercial landscape projects
  • Managed & Maintained grounds for numerous Assisted Living & Retirement Centers throughout DFW
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation
  • Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design
  • Maintained detailed inventories of numerous pieces of landscape equipment
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently, including pulling, backing and driving with large trailer
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, & administrators which included problem solving
  • Maintained excellent attendance record.

Landscape Supervisor

Grace Presbyterian Village
12.2005 - 12.2009
  • Managed 4-person crew
  • 28 Acre Property maintenance which included buildings, small apartments and cottages
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns, mowing, color changes
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health
  • Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients
  • Mulched gardens placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health
  • Arranged winter decorations, holiday lights, wreaths and garlands.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Brookhaven Junior College
Farmers Branch, TX
05.1982

High School Diploma -

WT White Highschool
Dallas, TX
05.1980

Skills

  • Equipment Evaluation
  • Diagnosing Issues
  • Problem Solving
  • Large Landscape Equipment Expertise
  • Customer Relations

Timeline

Grounds Lead

Burleson Independent School District
11.2022 - Current

Landscape Beautification & Installation Contractor

Self Employed
10.2016 - 05.2024

Landscape Manager

Jacava Landscape
07.2010 - 09.2016

Landscape Supervisor

Grace Presbyterian Village
12.2005 - 12.2009

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Brookhaven Junior College

High School Diploma -

WT White Highschool
Curt Mendez