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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Gary Forester

Marysville,CA

Summary

Dynamic landscaping professional with extensive experience at Foresters Residential Lawn Care, excelling in irrigation systems and commercial landscaping. Proven ability to enhance outdoor aesthetics while supervising teams effectively. Skilled in trimming, weeding, and maintaining grounds, ensuring safety and usability for clients. Committed to delivering high-quality results and fostering team collaboration.

Reliable Landscape Laborer consistently shows up on time and ready to work. Willing to take on any task to support team and customer needs. Skilled in organizing supplies, removing trash and operating equipment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grounds Maintenance Landscaper

Foresters Residential Lawn Care
04.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrated expert handling and servicing of landscape tools and equipment.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Utilizes trimmers and chainsaws to effectively maintain grounds, prioritizing brush clearing alongside tree removal and thinning.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
  • Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
  • Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
  • Collected and removed debris at job sites.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.

Parks and Recreation Worker

City of Sacramento
11.2007 - 07.2009

Driver for weekly route, maintaining four city parks and 14 miles of American River bike trail

  • Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
  • Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.

Lens Generator

PIA Optical
09.2005 - 07.2007
  • Manufactured and assembled eye glasses
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

Weekly Route Driver and Maintenance Worker

Decorative Plant Service
08.1999 - 07.2001
  • driver of weekly route managing landscape upkeep across several hotels and banks
  • Maintained decorations for different events and holidays
  • Oversaw team of two, delegating responsibilities
  • Assessed customer requirements and provided insights on relevant products

Education

Vocational Painter - Painting

Vaca Valley Adult School
Vacaville, CA
12-2004

Skills

  • Irrigation systems
  • Seasonal planting
  • Trimming and weeding
  • Commercial landscaping
  • Shrubbery shaping
  • Landscaping installation
  • Flower planting
  • Trimming experience
  • Debris collection
  • California Driver's license
  • Shrub trimming
  • Power tool usage
  • Employee supervision
  • Flower pruning and watering
  • Landscape maintenance

Certification

  • Certificate of completion of Natural Resource management, by City university-2008
  • Certificate of completion for Irrigation Management, City University- 2008
  • Certificate of completion for Playground Safety in Public Parks & Recreation-2008
  • Certificate of completion for Parks Safety Training -2008

Timeline

Grounds Maintenance Landscaper

Foresters Residential Lawn Care
04.2025 - Current

Parks and Recreation Worker

City of Sacramento
11.2007 - 07.2009

Lens Generator

PIA Optical
09.2005 - 07.2007

Weekly Route Driver and Maintenance Worker

Decorative Plant Service
08.1999 - 07.2001

Vocational Painter - Painting

Vaca Valley Adult School
Gary Forester