Eric Kosek
Wellsboro,Pennsylvania
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at working with others to protect and maintain the environment and natural resources while providing lifetime recreational opportunities to those who wish to enjoy them.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Mansfield University Of Pennsylvania
09.2019 - Current
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Conducted snow removal during winter months to provide clients with safe parking and walking areas.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Watershed Specialist
Tioga County Conservation District
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Led and supervised volunteers planting riparian buffers, and installing erosion control devices.
- Worked with DCNR to help get streambank projects on the ground on State-owned property.
- Worked with the County to add additional mileage to the Pine Creek Rail Trail in Wellsboro.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Natural Resource Specialist
Bradford County Conservation District
04.2004 - 09.2009
- Conducted research on economic and environmental topics to drive environmental conservation initiatives.
- Submitted research proposals and grant applications to obtain private or public funding for environmental and economic studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Mansfield University
Mansfield, PA12.2004
Skills
- Trail Maintenance; Hand-Tool Proficiency
- Snow Removal
- Landscaping; Shrub and Tree Pruning
- Installing erosion control devices
- GIS experience
- Watershed delineation
- Experience with DEP Permitting
- Computer skills- ArcView, GIS, Mapwise
Interests
-Member of-Tyoga Running Club, Williamsport Area Runners Group, and Johnstown Running Club
-Wellsboro High School Head Cross Country Coach
-Ultra Running and athlete coaching.
HOBBIES: including - hiking, running, hunting, fishing, camping, and boating.
References
Craig Fleming, PA Trail Dog President, Race Director (814)404-4859
Ben Mazur, Race Director, Trail Volunteer, RD (814)-312-0158
John Shaffer, PA Trail Dogs Trail Maintainer (570)-660-2857
Roxanne Strine, Western Coordinator for Mason Dixon
Trail System. (717)-887-3252
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Mansfield University Of Pennsylvania
09.2019 - Current
Watershed Specialist
Tioga County Conservation District
03.2017 - 09.2019
Natural Resource Specialist
Bradford County Conservation District
04.2004 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Mansfield University
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