Garrett Scheffler
Shawnee,Kansas
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, people skills and exceptional knowledge of construction and landscaping. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Lansing City Fire Department
Lansing, Kansas
05.2025 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed situations for effective action.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during emergency responses.
- Maintained readiness of firefighting gear and equipment through regular checks.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
Exterior Contractor/Repairman
Safe Harbor Exteriors
Shawnee, Kansas
08.2016 - Current
- Identified and repaired sources of leaks.
- Replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
- Built relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
- Selected necessary materials and calculated dimensions to develop plans appropriate to specifications.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress
- Followed-up with clients after installations to assess quality service and customer satisfaction.
Owner
Scheffler Lawn and Landscape
Shawnee, Kansas
03.2014 - Current
- Strategic planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new customer accounts.
- Improved product knowledge on continuous basis to provide optimal service.
- Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, answer questions and provide estimation of project cost.
- Designed and built custom landscaping with retaining walls, new plants and mulch.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Applied chemicals to control weeds, reduce insect infestation and maintain soil fertility.
- Aerated, verticut and fertilized for new grass seed development
- Pruned and trimmed hedges, trees and shrubs with chainsaws and shears.
Education
Firefighter Certificate - Fire Science
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS12.2022
National EMT Certificate - EMT
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS01-2021
Skills
- Construction/Landscape Knowledge
- Maintenance & Repair
- Customer Service
- Good Work Ethic
- Problem Resolution
- Effective & Efficient in Stressful Situations
Timeline
Firefighter
Lansing City Fire Department
05.2025 - Current
Exterior Contractor/Repairman
Safe Harbor Exteriors
08.2016 - Current
Owner
Scheffler Lawn and Landscape
03.2014 - Current
Firefighter Certificate - Fire Science
Johnson County Community College
National EMT Certificate - EMT
Johnson County Community College
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