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Darren Ford

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Punctual Groundskeeper with 10 years of hands-on experience maintaining grounds for various facilities. Skilled in trimming trees and hedges, disposing of litter and garbage and fertilizing lawn. In-depth knowledge of job-related tools and equipment operations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking and dependable at keeping grounds clean and trimmed for best appearance and growth. Familiar with different grasses, trees and shrubs with appropriate practices for each. Follows orders and safely uses variety of equipment to complete work. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Groundskeeper

Southerland park cemetery
Indianapolis, IN
10.2015 - 10.2024
  • Swept and raked leaves, debris and other materials from grounds;.
  • Maintained walkways, driveways and parking lots by removing snow, ice and other obstructions;.
  • Inspected lawns for weeds, pests or other signs of damage;.
  • Assisted with landscaping projects such as laying sod or planting trees;.
  • Conducted burials, ensuring that graves were dug to the correct depth and lined with appropriate materials.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment used for cemetery upkeep.
  • Ensured compliance with local health and safety regulations regarding cemeteries.
  • Marked grave sites according to customer specifications.
  • Assisted visitors in finding desired grave sites or monuments within the cemetery.

Education

New Beginnings Work Readiness Training Program

Indianapolis Urban League
Indianapolis, IN
01-2023

High School Diploma -

Eastern High School
Louisville, KY
05-1985

Skills

  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Gardening And Planting
  • Tree pruning
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Pest Removal
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Decision-Making
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Professionalism
  • Time Management
  • Plant Selection and Care Advising
  • Cement Mixing and Pouring
  • Team Collaboration
  • Equipment Preventive Maintenance
  • Task Prioritization
  • Site cleaning and organization
  • Setting Up Machines
  • Machine Preparation
  • Machine And Tool Maintenance
  • Fabrication
  • Machine Alignment
  • Operational Safety
  • Problem Resolution
  • Forklift Operation

Timeline

Groundskeeper

Southerland park cemetery
10.2015 - 10.2024

New Beginnings Work Readiness Training Program

Indianapolis Urban League

High School Diploma -

Eastern High School
Darren Ford