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Jadifi Hewitt

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Hardworking Gardener skilled in designing and maintaining landscaping work for diverse customers. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and customer satisfaction high. Effectively used power tools and equipment to maintain healthy plants. History of working alone or with performance-oriented team to complete more than a few weekly jobs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gardener

U Save Gardening
Granada Hills, CA
02.2017 - Current
  • Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
  • Advised property owners on appropriate types of plants for specific soil and landscape.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Applied pest control substances to eradicate weeds and other pests affecting plant life.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.

Custodian

Los Angeles Community College District
City of Los Angeles, CA
09.2006 - Current
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Completed routine floor stripping, sealing and finishing.
  • Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
  • Operated compactors and balers to discard cardboard boxes and trash.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
  • Applied insecticides and released fumigants to guard against insect and rodent infestations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westchester High School
City Of Los Angeles, CA
06.1988

Skills

  • Landscaping Equipment Operation
  • Lawn Aeration
  • Decorative Landscaping
  • Planting flowers and bushes
  • Pesticide Safety
  • Controlling Insects
  • Fountain and Planter Care
  • Team Goals
  • Workflow Efficiency
  • Garden Planning and Cultivation
  • Lawn Care and Maintenance
  • Irrigation Monitoring
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Pest and Disease Control
  • Pest Removal
  • Chemical Preparation
  • Mowing and Weed Whacking
  • Lawn and Shrubbery Irrigation
  • Seed and Bulb Planting
  • Trimming and Pruning
  • Sod Laying
  • Weeding and Grubbing
  • Leaf Raking, Mulching and Composting
  • Plant and Flower Care
  • Soil Preparation
  • Safety Procedures
  • Sprinkler System Maintenance
  • Rainwater Harvesting
  • Sidewalk and Driveway Upkeep
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Worksite Safety
  • Operating mowers and tractors

Certification

Certificate of completion Custodial Scheduling Supervisor training.

Timeline

Gardener

U Save Gardening
02.2017 - Current

Custodian

Los Angeles Community College District
09.2006 - Current

High School Diploma -

Westchester High School

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