Dale Taggart
Loch Sheldrake
Summary
Experienced Groundskeeper with over six years in grounds maintenance, specializing in safety compliance and irrigation management. Skilled in lawn care, equipment operation, and seasonal preparations, contributing to efficient operations and pristine outdoor environments. Proven problem-solving abilities and teamwork enhance organizational goals, while expertise in landscaping and outdoor feature construction meets client needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds keeper
SP Grossingers
Middletown
04.2020 - Current
- Maintained grounds by mowing, trimming, and edging lawns regularly.
- Removed debris from walkways and outdoor areas to maintain cleanliness. Removed litter from walkways and outdoor areas daily.
- Monitored irrigation systems for proper water distribution throughout grounds.
- Repaired irrigation systems, including valves, sprinklers, and pipes.
- Prepared grounds for changing seasons by removing snow and leaves. including snow removal and leaf cleanup tasks.
- Operated various equipment for grounds maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Operated mowers, tractors, and other equipment in a safe manner.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges using hand tools such as shears and pruners.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Dug trenches for installing new electrical cables or water lines.
Retired Correctional Officer
New York State Department Of Corrections
Albany
12.1996 - 04.2016
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations consistently among inmates and staff.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Responded to emergency situations, ensuring swift resolution and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Trained new officers on procedures, policies, and operational expectations effectively.
- Assisted in the transportation of inmates to medical appointments or court hearings.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents and daily activities accurately.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
Education
High School Diploma -
Livingston Manor Central School
Livingston Manor, NY06-1988
Skills
- Grounds maintenance
- Irrigation repair
- Lawn care
- Plant care
- Debris clearance
- Tree trimming
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Dedicated work ethic
Timeline
Grounds keeper
SP Grossingers
04.2020 - Current
Retired Correctional Officer
New York State Department Of Corrections
12.1996 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Livingston Manor Central School