David Jackson
Valrico,FL
Summary
Dedicated environmental technician with hands-on experience at Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. Proficient in chemical application and safety protocols. I excel in performing quality work. Recognized for effective collaboration and expertise in outdoor power tools, contributing to successful invasive plant management and tree removal projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator Trainee
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
05.2025 - Current
- Collects samples and test them to see how the plant is performing.
- Recorded the findings of samples collected daily on a spreadsheet.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities and equipment to identify maintenance needs.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Environmental Technician
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Traveled to different sites of the county spraying invasive and nuisance plants.
- Mixed appropriate amount of chemicals for spraying applications.
- Removed Brazilian pepper trees and ringed them.
- Operated a Spray truck, a Kubota, and used Spray backpacks to spray sites.
- Operated Weed eaters, Brush cutters, Chainsaws, Pole saws, and Zero turns, and Edgers.
- Maintained equipment Ex.( adjusted Chainsaw blades, Changed out Zero turn blades, greased fittings, and blowed out the Zero turns when the job was done.
Groundsman
Davey Tree Expert Company
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintained Chainsaws by Sharping, Cleaning, and adjusting the chain as needed.
- Operated woodchippers to grind up tree limbs and brush.
- Setup lane closures and flagged for traffic.
- Spotted for Foreman or Trimmer who was trimming the trees.
- Collaborated with team members to execute large-scale Tree Removal projects efficiently and on schedule.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors on special projects requiring additional expertise or manpower, contributing to overall team success.
Education
No Degree - Heating And Air-Conditioning Course
Jamestown Community College Workforce Readiness
Olean, NY07-2020
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
Brandon, FL05-2007
Skills
- Lockout/tagout compliance
- Safety protocols
- Landscaping
- Pruning techniques
- Plant identification
- Outdoor power tools proficiency
- Native plants
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Power tool proficiency
- Chemical application
- Inspecting completed work
- Operating mowers and tractors
Timeline
Plant Operator Trainee
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
05.2025 - Current
Environmental Technician
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
04.2023 - 05.2025
Groundsman
Davey Tree Expert Company
09.2021 - 04.2023
No Degree - Heating And Air-Conditioning Course
Jamestown Community College Workforce Readiness
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School