Diamond Stephens
Compton,CA
Summary
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. Responsible Grounds Maintenance Worker successful at handling physically demanding work in various weather conditions. Offers strong sense of duty, superior work ethic and reliability in completing assignments. Comfortable working alone or teamed up for maintenance assignments. Safety-conscious Groundskeeper for La Parks and Recreation . Brings 19 years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance and building access maintenance. Thorough and dedicated worker skilled at conducting inspections to maintain or troubleshoot building or grounds issues.
Energetic Groundskeeper recognized for working well under pressure and quickly adapting to guidelines. Meticulous and attentive individual with 19 years of hands-on experience maintaining lawns, yards and landscaping elements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Maintenance Worker
La County Parks and Recreation
Los Angeles, CA
05.2006 - Current
- Maintained and repaired a variety of grounds equipment, such as mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Performed routine maintenance on all turf grass areas including aeration, fertilization, seeding and pesticide applications.
- Inspected trees for signs of disease or infestation; pruned trees to remove dead wood and reduce risk of damage from storms.
- Cleared debris from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots using hand tools or power equipment.
- Weeded gardens by hand or with the use of herbicides; mulched flower beds to retain moisture.
- Assisted in the installation of irrigation systems; operated pumps to regulate water flow through sprinklers.
- Kept outdoor spaces looking clean and inviting with regular removal of leaves, sticks and other debris.
- Operated vehicles and equipment safely to minimize risks to people and property.
- Mowed and trimmed yards every weekly in line with maintenance standards.
- Pruned trees and bushes regularly for optimal shaping and better growth in upcoming seasons.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
- Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Removed debris and trash from surrounding areas and disposed of recyclable materials properly.
- Moved leaves and grass clippings using leaf blower.
- Transported mulch, soil and sand using shovel and rake.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Swept and power washed hard surfaces to remove grime.
- Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
- Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
- Recorded services rendered, materials used and charges assessed on specified forms.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
Education
Building And Grounds Certificate - Maintenance
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Tree pruning
- Lawn Mowing
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Landscape design
- Irrigation Systems
- Safety awareness
- Power Equipment Operation
- Facilities Inspection
- Debris Removal
- Soil preparation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Plant irrigation
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Mowing and Weed Whacking
- Safety Procedures
- Time Management
- Irrigation Monitoring
- Maintaining equipment
- Mulching gardens
- Trimming and edging flower beds
- Flower pruning and watering
- Team Collaboration
- Using hand tools
- Managing work crews
References
Assistant Regionals Grounds Supervisor
Dwight Ponder
310-200-6899
909-816-5964
East Regional Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Kenya Williams
323-348-0824
626- 674-6655
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Joi Grant
323-490-5040
310-259-3765
Timeline
Grounds Maintenance Worker
La County Parks and Recreation
05.2006 - Current
Building And Grounds Certificate - Maintenance
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center