ISRAEL ESCALERA
San Jose
Summary
Grounds Maintenance and Equipment Operator with 10+ years of experience working on school campuses and athletic fields. Strong experience with irrigation systems, hardscape, and landscaping work. Skilled with heavy equipment and known for reliable, safe, and quality work.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grounds Maintenance Worker II
Santa Clara Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
- Maintain baseball, softball, and soccer fields including lining and turf care
- Perform aeration, fertilizing, pesticide spraying, and weed control
- Install new grass and repair dry or damaged areas
- Repair irrigation systems including sprinkler heads, valves, and lines
- Fix main water lines, leaks, and replace valves
- Operate heavy equipment including backhoe, mini excavator, skid steer, and Dingo
- Trim and remove trees using boom lift and chipper
- Install pavers for walkways and school improvements
- Install fencing around school sites
- Install benches and site fixtures
- Help with hardscape work including walkways and retaining walls
- Load and move materials around job sites
- Keep equipment maintained and follow safety procedures
Equipment Operator
Campbell Union High School District
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Operated heavy equipment to move dirt and materials
- Graded land and prepared job sites
- Maintained large turf areas
- Performed equipment inspections and maintenance
- Helped with irrigation repairs including main lines
- Transported materials between job sites
- Worked with crew to complete projects safely
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Cambrian School District
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Maintained school grounds including mowing and trimming
- Installed and repaired irrigation systems
- Fixed main water lines and leaks
- Performed weed control and plant care
- Trimmed trees and cleared brush
- Helped with plumbing and maintenance tasks
- Set up for school events
Education
High School Diploma -
Del Mar High School
San Jose, CA 08.2008 - 07.2012
Skills
- Irrigation repair
- Grounds Upkeep
- Athletic field maintenance
- Aeration
- Fertilizing
- Weed control
- Tree trimming
- Tree removal
- Heavy equipment operation
- Paver work
- Fencing
- Hardscape work
- Safety and equipment maintenance
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Additional Information
Strong work ethic, Reliable and dependable, Fast learner, Focused on safety and quality work
Certification
- HVAC Certificate
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Grounds Maintenance Worker II
Santa Clara Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
Equipment Operator
Campbell Union High School District
01.2018 - 12.2021
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Cambrian School District
01.2014 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Del Mar High School
08.2008 - 07.2012