Gerardo Velasquez Jr.
Oakland,CA
Summary
Hardworking Landscaper with over 11 years of industry experience. Conducts daily rounds of planters, shrubs, bushes, plants and flowers to maintain weed-free and neatly trimmed grounds. Safely operates commercial grade landscaping equipment to upkeep plant material and other landscaping elements. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper III
Palo Alto School District
04.2013 - Current
- Maintain district facilities using hand or power tools
- Typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and pruning trees
- Operating heavy machinery, John Deer tractor, pull behind rototill, flail mower, etc.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
Weekend Worker Program Supervisor
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Palo Alto, CA
04.2012 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
Custodian/Landscaper
Luther Burbank Elementary School
02.2010 - 01.2014
- Perform general maintenance work
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Setting up and clean up the schools cafeteria for the kids to eat breakfast and lunch
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Cleaned hallways as well as the classrooms for the students and staff; power washed and waxed the floors
- Maintained school garden, field, yard and trees
- Keep school grounds clean and polished for students and faculty
- Receive and stock all equipment in the warehouse: loading and unloading delivery trucks
- Responsible for orders and inventory of all equipment and materials; also responsible for communication with e-waste pick-ups.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
San Jose, CA01.2010
Some College (No Degree) -
San Jose City College
San JoseSkills
- Responsible and Punctual
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Heavy Lifting
- Strong Work Ethic
- Staff Management
- Lawn Care
- Planting
- Grounds Maintenance
- Tree Pruning
- Maintaining Equipment
- Machinery knowledge: leaf blower, lawnmower, weed-eater, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, etc
- Microsoft word, windows, email/internet
References
- Gerardo Ortiz, (408) 841-2399, Head Custodian
- Lupe Ruiz, (408) 472-0185, District Secretary
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Landscaper III
Palo Alto School District
04.2013 - Current
Weekend Worker Program Supervisor
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
04.2012 - Current
Custodian/Landscaper
Luther Burbank Elementary School
02.2010 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
Some College (No Degree) -
San Jose City College
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