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Donald Leister

Summary

Dedicated grounds maintenance professional with experience at HCPSS, skilled in weed control and irrigation systems. Proven ability to enhance landscape aesthetics through effective tree pruning and debris removal. Recognized for strong customer service and punctuality, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to high standards.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Vehicle Recovery] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Crew Member

HCPSS
03.2022 - Current
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
  • Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.

Public Works Maintenance Worker

Town of Sykesville
04.2018 - 03.2022
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.

Education

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School
Ellicott City, MD
05-2006

Skills

  • Weed control
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Irrigation systems
  • Tree pruning
  • Snow removal
  • Lawn aeration
  • Debris removal
  • Pesticide application
  • Leaf blowing
  • Fertilizer application
  • Shrubbery trimming
  • Soil preparation
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Tree and shrub planting
  • Contract management
  • Yard mowing
  • Chemical application
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Seasonal planting
  • Using hand tools
  • Project design
  • Lawn care
  • Sod laying
  • Mulching gardens
  • Trimming and edging flower beds
  • Customer service
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Weeding and edging
  • Shoveling snow from walkways
  • Heavy lifting
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Flower pruning and watering
  • Pesticide applications
  • Turf management
  • Pruning and hedging
  • Responsible and punctual

Accomplishments

  • Earned Class A Doubles, and Tanker Endorsements.


Timeline

Grounds Crew Member

HCPSS
03.2022 - Current

Public Works Maintenance Worker

Town of Sykesville
04.2018 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School

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