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Derrick Horton

Hamtramck,MI

Summary

Skilled in landscaping and groundskeeping with experience in maintaining various outdoor spaces. Possess strong knowledge of plant care, landscape design, and maintenance techniques. Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely and efficiently. Made significant improvements in lawn health and visual appeal through strategic landscaping interventions. Looking to broaden my horizons in over avenues.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaper

Independant
Detroit, MI
07.2017 - 10.2023
  • Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
  • Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
  • Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
  • Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
  • Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
  • Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.

Contractor

Independant
Detroit, MI
07.2017 - 11.2021
  • Cleaned and maintained shop areas to reduce hazards.
  • Utilized chisels, planes and saws to repair and erect structures.
  • Participated in regular training sessions related to carpentry best practices.
  • Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
  • Removed old fixtures before installing new ones in their place.
  • Ensured that all tools were returned in good condition after use.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools needed and required assistance.
  • Cleaned up debris at job sites after each shift was completed.

Education

Covenant House
Southwest Detroit

Skills

  • Planting
  • Stonework
  • Landscape design
  • Sprinkler system maintenance
  • Shrubbery trimming
  • Irrigation management
  • Yard mowing
  • Site cleaning and organization
  • Pesticide applications
  • Lawn care
  • Tree removal
  • Garden maintenance
  • Responsible and punctual
  • Watering lawns and trees
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Trimming and weeding
  • Maintaining equipment

Affiliations

  • Photography
  • Musically Inclined
  • Artistic
  • Cullinary

Timeline

Landscaper

Independant
07.2017 - 10.2023

Contractor

Independant
07.2017 - 11.2021

Covenant House

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