Jacob Timke
Summary
Detailed groundskeeper cultivates and cares for grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings. Physically fit and strong individual with outstanding physical stamina to handle work in both cold and hot weather. Deeply familiar with landscaping tools and equipment operations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Care Business Owner
Self-employed
01.2022 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
Landscaper
Codding Lawn
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
Farm Hand
Family Business
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
Education
GED -
Illini Bluffs
Glasford, IL05.2018
Skills
- Business Development Strategies
- Problem Solving Aptitude
- Qualities
- Customer Service Excellence
- Quality Assurance
- Lawn Care
- Basic Repairs
- Project Deadlines
- Building Repair and Maintenance
personal
I have recently become a first time father. looking forward to finding a full time 1st shift position. and putting my own business to the side for the time being. I learn quick & adapt to new environments easily.
Timeline
Lawn Care Business Owner
Self-employed
01.2022 - Current
Landscaper
Codding Lawn
03.2020 - 05.2022
Farm Hand
Family Business
05.2016 - 02.2020
GED -
Illini Bluffs
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