Steven Genao
Bronx,NY
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lawn Department Manager
Riverview Companies
08.2023 - Current
- Oversee all lawn and plant healthcare chemical applications
- Training new team members on proper IPM (Integrated Pest Management) practices and safety protocols
- Ensuring compliance with New York State laws and regulations imposed by the Department of Environmental Conservation
- Lawn fertilization, weed, insect, and disease control using a commercial ride-on spreader/sprayer
- Lawn aeration and over-seeding using ride-on machine and push spreader
- Operate truck and tanker equipment
- Analyzing current conditions on lawn and shrubs
- Attend questions or concerns by clients and recommend maintenance accordingly
- Report all sales opportunities
Handyman
Handy.com
03.2019 - Current
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Installed cabinets and shelving units in homes and offices to provide additional space and organization.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with scraping and sanding.
- Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Enhanced property value for clients through professional landscaping, gardening, and outdoor maintenance tasks.
- Ensured accurate paint application through precise masking of surfaces prior to painting processes.
Lawn & Plant Healthcare Technician/ Tree worker
Davey Tree
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Lawn fertilization, weed, insect and disease control using commercial ride-on spreader/sprayer
- Lawn aeration and over-seeding using ride on machine and push spreader
- Plant Healthcare operations following IPM programs using spray truck
- Removal of large trees, pruning, hedge trimming/shaping
- Chipper operations, use of chainsaws, gas and electric trimmers, pole saws etc
- Following safety protocols
- Operate large trucks with trailers/chippers attached, tanker equipment; following safety and quality procedures
- Operating Avant front loader for log removals
- Stump grinding
Lawn & Plant Healthcare Technician
Evergreen Lawn and Pest Control
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Apply fertilizers, pest control products and mix chemicals for residential and commercial properties
- Analyzing current conditions on lawn and shrubs
- Prevent and control diseases, weeds and insects
- Operate truck and tanker equipment; following safety and quality procedures
- Attend questions or concerns by clients and recommend maintenance accordingly
- Report all sales opportunities
Operations Manager
PlantUsNYC
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Lead crew in onsite installations of large trees, shrubs, and seasonal plants for commercial properties
- Supervised maintenance for interior accounts including offices and lobbies
- Set up routes and schedules according to staff availability and upcoming installations
- Gathered all necessary inventory/equipment at nursery and delivered to job site
- Pruning for large trees and shrubs
Foreman/Salesman
PlantShed New York Flowers
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Making sales, assisting clients in procuring plants for appropriate locations/ environment (i.e
- Work/home)
- Drive to onsite locations for installations and oversaw a small crew to ensure all requirements were being met
- Treated for pests, determine what plants best fit where depending on clients preferred setting (in regards to lighting.)
- Completed special pruning jobs for churches, hotels, hospitals
Supervisor
John Mini Distinctive Landscaping
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Identified pests, plant diseases, and create treatment plans based on physiology
- Water plants, dust plants, pruned plants, fertilized plants, installed/changed plants and determine when plants need to be replaced
- Treated for pests, determine what plants best fit clients preferred setting (in regards to lighting)
- Created schedules, set up routes, kept up to date records of inventory for each account
- Oversaw employee performance (making sure their plants are cared for at and beyond industry standard)
Business Licensing Specialist
MyUSACorporation.com
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Conduct research on licenses legally required to conduct various types of businesses across all50 states
- Complete licensing applications and submit them to the appropriate county, state, or federal agencies.e.g
- Sales tax registration, alcohol & tobacco licenses, payroll / withholding tax permits, etc
- Follow up on status of licensing applications and ensure that the licenses are issued
- Arrange the announcement of newly formed LLCs on local publications as required by law
- Connect the client to additional services e.g
- Schedule CPA Consultations, set up a virtual office, etc
Education
B.A. - Environmental Science
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY12.2014
Skills
- Drip Irrigation
- Low voltage lighting
- Plant healthcare management
- Management
- Maintenance
- Landscape design
- Tree Care
- Mowing
- Household repairs
- Repair work
- Drywall installation
- Painting
- Power tools
- Pressure washing
- Appliance installation
- Light fixture installation
- Grounds maintenance
- Plumbing
Certification
- NYS DEC Pesticide Technician3A
Exp. June 2026
Additional Information
- Research Client Service Professional Communication Team Work Motivated
- Computer: Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint
- Language: Bi-Lingual (Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lawn Department Manager
Riverview Companies
08.2023 - Current
Lawn & Plant Healthcare Technician/ Tree worker
Davey Tree
08.2022 - 07.2023
Lawn & Plant Healthcare Technician
Evergreen Lawn and Pest Control
11.2021 - 08.2022
Handyman
Handy.com
03.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
PlantUsNYC
04.2018 - 10.2021
Foreman/Salesman
PlantShed New York Flowers
04.2017 - 04.2018
Supervisor
John Mini Distinctive Landscaping
02.2016 - 04.2017
Business Licensing Specialist
MyUSACorporation.com
06.2014 - 02.2016
B.A. - Environmental Science
SUNY Plattsburgh