Jacob Carnes
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Diligent, professional Grounds Manager with years of experience at Brunner's Lawn & Services, excelling in training and monitoring staff, as well as production analysis to maximize efficiency. Extensive experience in routine preventative maintenance of equipment, and handling logistics for multiple ground maintenance crews. Committed to maintaining safety compliance while implementing strategies that foster community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Brunner's Lawn & Services
Moraine, OH
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
Grounds Crew Manager
Brunner's Lawn & Services
Moraine, OH
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted regular inspections of grounds crew operations to ensure safety standards were met.
- Ordered supplies necessary for completing various jobs efficiently without compromising quality standards.
- Provided feedback on employee performance evaluations in order to recognize outstanding work ethic.
- Managed a team of grounds crew members to complete daily tasks on time and within budget.
- Scheduled seasonal staff training sessions in order to maintain quality control.
- Developed strategies for efficient use of resources such as manpower, materials, and time.
- Investigated complaints from customers concerning poor service or damage caused by grounds crew personnel.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools and equipment regularly in order to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
- Organized worker schedules and supervised loading of tools and equipment on work trailers to prepare for upcoming workday.
- Completed daily timesheets for team and submitted to managers.
Grounds Crew Member
Brunner's Lawn & Services
Moraine, OH
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Communicated with supervisors about any issues or concerns that arose during work hours.
- Assisted in the installation of new landscaping features such as trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
- Collaborated with other crew members to complete large-scale projects efficiently.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for seeding or sodding lawns.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures related to groundskeeping activities.
- Repaired fences, decks and other structures on the property when needed.
- Cleaned up work sites after each job was completed; disposed of trash properly.
- Participated in snow removal operations using shovels and snowblowers when necessary.
- Applied fertilizers and herbicides to lawns and gardens according to safety protocols.
- Performed regular maintenance of grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and planting.
- Operated light construction equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and other power tools.
- Removed debris from walkways and driveways with rakes or leaf blowers.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sidney High School
Sidney, OH01-2009
Contractor Certification - HVAC/R
Upper Valley JVS
Piqua, OH01-2009
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Production analysis
- Safety compliance
- Performance metrics
- Workflow optimization
- Resource management
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Staff training
Certification
- Certified Grounds Technician through the Professional Grounds Maintenance Society
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Manager
Brunner's Lawn & Services
01.2022 - 06.2025
Grounds Crew Manager
Brunner's Lawn & Services
04.2020 - 01.2022
Grounds Crew Member
Brunner's Lawn & Services
08.2018 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Sidney High School
Contractor Certification - HVAC/R
Upper Valley JVS
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