Summary
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Work History
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Francisco Ruiz

Santa Maria,CA

Summary

Dedicated landscape professional with extensive experience at JW Landscaping and Santa Maria Country Club. Proven expertise in grounds maintenance and power tool operation, enhancing turf health and golfer satisfaction. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills ensure optimal playability and aesthetics in outdoor environments. Committed to sustainable landscaping practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Gardener

JW Landscaping
08.2024 - Current
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Ensured healthy lawns using proper mowing techniques that promoted turfgrass vigor while minimizing pest issues.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Minimized weed proliferation in landscaped areas through vigilant monitoring, manual removal, or targeted herbicide applications as needed.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
  • Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.

Greenskeeper

Santa Maria Country Club
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Contributed positively to the overall golfer experience with consistently well-maintained bunkers and hazard areas.
  • Trained new employees on proper equipment use, safety protocols, and best practices in golf course maintenance.
  • Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.
  • Increased golfer satisfaction with diligent attention to detail in maintaining greens, tees, and fairways.
  • Enhanced customer service by addressing golfer concerns promptly regarding any issues related to the course conditions or its surroundings.
  • Improved course aesthetics by trimming trees, pruning shrubs, and managing landscape plantings as needed.
  • Maintained healthy turf conditions through careful application of fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides according to industry standards.
  • Improved turf health by implementing sustainable fertilization and aeration practices.
  • Maintained pristine conditions of golf courses, ensuring optimal playability and enhancing player satisfaction.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.

Greenskeeper /Spray Technician

The Mission Club
02.2019 - 10.2021
  • Contributed positively to the overall golfer experience with consistently well-maintained bunkers and hazard areas.
  • Increased golfer satisfaction with diligent attention to detail in maintaining greens, tees, and fairways.
  • Maintained healthy turf conditions through careful application of fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides according to industry standards.
  • Facilitated timely repairs on damaged playing surfaces due to adverse weather events or vandalism incidents quickly restoring the area back into playable condition.
  • Ensured consistent playing surfaces with regular aeration, topdressing, and verticutting procedures.
  • Enhanced customer service by addressing golfer concerns promptly regarding any issues related to the course conditions or its surroundings.
  • Improved turf health by implementing sustainable fertilization and aeration practices.
  • Maintained pristine conditions of golf courses, ensuring optimal playability and enhancing player satisfaction.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oxnard High School
Oxnard, CA
01-2000

Skills

  • Grounds maintenance
  • Using hand tools
  • Power tool operation
  • Landscaping care
  • Mowing and edging
  • Lawn and grounds maintenance
  • Landscaping equipment operation
  • Mulching
  • Weeding
  • Flower pruning and watering
  • Cultivating soil

Timeline

Landscape Gardener

JW Landscaping
08.2024 - Current

Greenskeeper

Santa Maria Country Club
03.2023 - 09.2023

Greenskeeper /Spray Technician

The Mission Club
02.2019 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Oxnard High School
Francisco Ruiz