Hector Aguilar III
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hands-on foreman with 10+ years of experience in landscaping, construction, and maintenance work. Skilled in leading crews, reading plans, coordinating materials, and delivering quality installs. Strong focus on safety, communication, and efficient jobsite operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Green Landscaping
San Antonio, Texas
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Supervised Green Landscaping crews on daily site assignments
- Supervised crews during all phases of construction activities related to landscaping projects.
- Assigned tasks and guided crew members to ensure successful landscape installations
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Inspected job sites to uphold safety, quality, and cleanup standards, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction
- Conducted training sessions with crew members on safe operation of machinery and tools used in landscaping operations.
- Provided direction to crew members to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Evaluated crew performance regularly and provided constructive feedback to enhance skills and productivity.
- Organized and scheduled crews for efficient completion of projects.
- Communicated schedule changes with clients, crews, and supervisors
- Met with clients to discuss the landscaping project process and deliver details regarding completion and proper plant care.
- Assisted in the selection of plants, shrubs, trees, and other materials for landscaping projects.
- Read plans and marked layout points for plantings and hardscape
- Analyzed soil conditions before beginning any landscape project to determine the best course of action.
- Identified potential problems that could arise from existing landscape features and proposed solutions accordingly.
- Inspected malfunctioning equipment and troubleshot issues, returning tools to operation.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Ensured proper maintenance of equipment and tools used by crews.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Construction Foreman
Allbrite Construction
San Antonio, Texas
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Supervised Allbrite Construction crews on active job sites
- Coordinated daily work schedules and trade sequencing to optimize workflow and minimize delays
- Reviewed blueprints and directed layout for builds
- Managed materials, tools, and equipment deliveries
- Communicated project progress to clients, subcontractors, and supervisors to ensure alignment and address concerns
- Loaded asphalt materials and maintained supply flow for paving crew.
- Operated hand tools for grading, raking, and surface smoothing.
- Assisted paving crew with road preparation and site cleanup.
- Monitored asphalt temperatures and supported proper material placement.
- Guided newer laborers on safe work practices and jobsite tasks to enhance team safety and efficiency.
- Inspected equipment for wear and reported issues to supervisors.
- Followed safety procedures during trench, curb, and pavement work.
- Controlled traffic around work zones using cones and barricades.
- Loaded asphalt into paving machines, spreaders and other related equipment.
- Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
- Used a range of hand tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
- Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
- Operated power tools such as jackhammers, tampers and saws.
- Worked with a team to safely direct traffic around a work site.
- Unloading asphalt from trucks onto job sites.
- Applied tack coat between layers of hot mix asphalt during the paving process.
- Moved, arranged, and retrieved various supplies and tools to support job needs.
- Tamped down soil with hand tampers before applying hot mix asphalt layers.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while on the job site.
- Marked off areas where new pavement was being installed so traffic could be re-routed around them appropriately.
- Installed drainage systems prior to paving operations.
- Dismantled walls, flooring, and fixtures using hand and power tools
- Set up barricades and warning signs around active demolition zones
- Identified and categorized materials for recycling and disposal
- Cleaned work areas and maintained safe access paths for crews
- Inspected equipment before use and reported damaged tools to supervisors
- Assisted crew with site preparation and final cleanup tasks
- Removed debris from job sites to designated areas for disposal or recycling.
- Assisted in the demolition of buildings and other structures using hammers, crowbars, and other tools.
- Moved large objects manually or with assistance from machines like forklifts or cranes.
Maintenance Worker
City of San ANtoniio
San Antonio, Texas
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Supported upkeep of City of San Antonio buildings, grounds, and public spaces.
- Ensured that work areas were safe by following established safety protocols at all times.
- Used hand tools and power tools for maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated with management to prioritize maintenance tasks.
- Reported required repairs and professional service needs for building operating systems to management for timely action.
- Assisted city crews in debris removal and site preparation for public events and maintenance projects.
- Performed thorough cleaning of work areas, sidewalks, and common service spaces to maintain a safe and tidy environment.
- Executed groundskeeping duties, including snow removal and leaf cleanup, to enhance safety and accessibility of public areas.
- Maintained outdoor areas, including landscaping and parking lot repairs.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment, ensuring optimal performance for efficient landscape management.
- Operated mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools safely during daily landscaping work.
- Maintained lawns, shrubs, and garden beds for residential and commercial properties.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Planted flowers, trees, and seasonal materials according to landscape plans.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Removed weeds, debris, and dead growth from outdoor areas and walkways.
- Applied mulch, soil, and fertilizer to support healthy plant and turf care.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Conducted cleanup of debris post-completion of job site tasks to ensure a safe and orderly work environment.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
- Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Jay HS
San Antonio05-2011
Skills
- Landscape installation
- Landscape maintenance
- Hardscape installation
- Paver installation
- Drainage solutions
- Irrigation installation
- Irrigation management
- Erosion control
- Pesticide application
- Weed control
- Plant knowledge
- Seasonal planting
- Tree care techniques
- Pruning and hedging
- Landscape machinery operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Maintaining equipment
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Crew supervision
- Team leadership
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Job site cleanup
- Using hand tools
- Soil fertilization
- Soil fertilization
Timeline
Construction Foreman
Allbrite Construction
03.2019 - 03.2022
Landscape Foreman
Green Landscaping
07.2018 - 09.2022
Maintenance Worker
City of San ANtoniio
11.2014 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
John Jay HS