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Oscar Oritz

Ontario,CA

Summary

Experienced Landscaping Crew Leader and Driver with 15+ years of experience in commercial landscaping, landscape maintenance, irrigation, grounds care, equipment operation, and crew supervision. Skilled in leading teams, coordinating daily routes, maintaining properties, and diagnosing and repairing irrigation systems. Reliable, hardworking, and safety-conscious, with a proven ability to complete projects efficiently and meet deadlines.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaping Crew Leader /Car Driver

Priority Landscape
Anaheim, California
04.2024 - Current
  • Led and supported landscaping crews to complete daily maintenance routes and projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
  • Managed landscaping projects to ensure on-time completion and alignment with expectations.
  • Trained new crew members on safe work practices and proper hand tool use.
  • Conducted regular meetings with crew members to discuss goals and objectives.
  • Inspected tools and equipment prior to landscape shifts for safety and readiness.
  • Operated company vehicles to transport equipment and materials efficiently between job sites.
  • Supported mowing, edging, trimming, blowing and bed maintenance across assigned sites.
  • Perform landscape maintenance for commercial properties, parks, and other managed grounds.
  • Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot irrigation systems, including valves, pipes, sprinkler heads, and related components.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.

Landscaping Crew Leader /Car Driver

Siapin Horticulture
Pico Rivera, California
04.2022 - 04.2024
  • Led a four-person landscaping crew maintaining parks and commercial properties.
  • Carried out routine landscape care, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and general grounds upkeep.
  • Ran commercial landscaping machinery and equipment safely.
  • Checked irrigation systems and fixed issues with valves, pipes, sprinkler heads, and related parts.
  • Organized daily work assignments so projects and maintenance routes finish on time.
  • Promoted workplace safety and proper equipment use among crew members.
  • Drove company vehicles to transport crew and equipment to job sites. and moved equipment, tools, and materials between job sites.
  • Promoted workplace safety and proper equipment operation among crew members.

Landscaping Professional

Self Employed
Walnut, California
01.2017 - 03.2022
  • Supported landscaping and property maintenance for residential and private clients.
  • Mowed lawns, trimmed edges, and kept property appearances clean.
  • Operated mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools safely.
  • Pruned shrubs, hedges, and trees to support healthy plant growth.
  • Eliminated weeds to promote healthy garden growth,, leaves, and debris from lawns and garden beds.
  • Drove high customer satisfaction by resolving problems through knowledgeable, friendly service.

Landscaping Crew Leader

Brightview Landscaping
Carson, California
02.2011 - 09.2016
  • Supervised crews of 4–5 employees in daily landscaping routes and maintenance duties, ensuring timely and efficient task completion.
  • Managed daily routes and checked assigned tasks were completed accurately, safely, and on time.
  • Trained team members on mowing, edging, pruning, and clean-up standards, while enhancing crew skills and service quality.
  • Led daily crew meetings and shared work assignments, schedules, and safety expectations.
  • Maintained commercial and public landscapes through mowing, trimming, pruning, edging, General grounds maintenance.
  • Operated commercial landscaping equipment and machinery.
  • Completed and submitted daily crew logs and work documentation, maintaining accurate records for project tracking.
  • Monitored job-site safety and promoted proper equipment handling and work practices.

Landscaping Crew Member

TruGreen
Gardena, California
11.2007 - 02.2011

• Performed mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and general grounds maintenance.

• Performed lawn and grounds maintenance for commercial, industrial, and public properties.

• Operated commercial lawn mowers and other heavy landscaping equipment.

• Trimmed and shaped trees to promote healthy growth and maintain proper appearance.

• Assisted with tree installation, transplanting, and relocation.

• Installed and maintained irrigation systems, including piping and sprinkler components.

• Assisted with general landscape improvements and property cleanups.

• Followed company safety procedures and maintained equipment in proper working

condition.

Skills

  • Irrigation Systems & Troubleshooting
  • Sprinkler, Valve & Pipe Diagnosis
  • Commercial Lawn Equipment Operation
  • Tree Trimming & Pruning
  • Property Cleanups & Improvements
  • Herbicide & Insecticide Application
  • Crew Leadership & Team Supervision
  • Project Management
  • Route Planning & Daily Scheduling
  • Crew Logs & Documentation
  • Safety Procedures & Job-Site Awareness
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration

Languages

  • Spanish: Fluent
  • English: Understands English; limited verbal proficiency

Timeline

Landscaping Crew Leader /Car Driver

Priority Landscape
04.2024 - Current

Landscaping Crew Leader /Car Driver

Siapin Horticulture
04.2022 - 04.2024

Landscaping Professional

Self Employed
01.2017 - 03.2022

Landscaping Crew Leader

Brightview Landscaping
02.2011 - 09.2016

Landscaping Crew Member

TruGreen
11.2007 - 02.2011
Oscar Oritz