David Bratcher
Decatur,IL
Summary
Thorough Service Technician with commitment to superior service. Driven to consistently contribute value through impeccable work ethic and unending quest to achieve new service skills. Experience managing high-volume of service calls while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Service Technician
Exterior Maintenance Solutions
Decatur, IL
10.2017 - Current
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Performed maintenance duties and safely handled chemicals and solutions.
- Applied knowledge of standard equipment and manufacturer repair guidelines.
- Demonstrated increased knowledge of company products and equipment.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Opened containers with steel cutters, claw hammers and other hand tools.
Education
GED -
Illinois Depart of Education
Decatur, IL08.1993
Skills
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Problem Solving
- Tree Staking
- Snow Blowing
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Lawn Aeration
- Chemical Application
- Trimming and Edging
- Weeding and Grubbing
- Tree Pruning and Removal
- Lawn Mowing
- Work Organization and Prioritization
- Hedge Trimming
- Litter Removal
- Leaf Raking, Mulching and Composting
- Sidewalk and Driveway Upkeep
- Attention to Detail
- Water Use Optimization
- Artificial Turf Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Retaining Wall and Fence Installation
- Topsoil Hauling and Spreading
- Snow Removal and Path Salting
- Reliable and Dependable
Timeline
Lead Service Technician
Exterior Maintenance Solutions
10.2017 - Current
GED -
Illinois Depart of Education