James Croone
Renton,WA
Summary
Skilled Groundskeeper with proven background in landscape maintenance, site improvement, and team leadership. Proven abilities to maintain high levels of cleanliness and aesthetic appeal for various outdoor spaces. Strong physical stamina combined with keen eye for detail have resulted in consistently well-maintained properties. Demonstrated capacity to make impactful contributions through innovative landscaping ideas and efficient problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper/Maintenance Crew Member
BG Staffing - BG Multifamily
Seattle, Washington
11.2019 - Current
- Conducted daily litter removal across grounds to maintain a clean environment.
- Swept and raked leaves, debris, and other materials from the grounds.
- Removed hazardous objects from the grounds, such as broken glass.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintained lawn areas using mowers, trimmers, and edgers to ensure neat appearance.
- Moved leaves and grass clippings using leaf blower.
- Constructed walkways with pavers or bricks for aesthetic appeal.
- Assisted with the setup and breakdown of outdoor events, ensuring grounds were prepared and restored.
- Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage of water away from buildings.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Repaired irrigation systems, including valves, sprinklers, and pipes.
- Removed snow and ice from walkways and parking areas using manual and mechanical methods.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Applied fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides following safety and environmental protocols.
- Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
- Installed and maintained outdoor fixtures such as benches, signs, and fences.
Warehouse Worker
Express Employment Professionals
Kent, Washington
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Bellevue, Washington
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Inspected finished dishes for quality assurance purposes.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
GED -
King County Youth Source
Renton, WA06-2005
Skills
- Using hand tools
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Landscaping and gardening
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Shoveling snow from walkways
- Grounds inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Flexible schedule
- Waste management
- Fence repair
- Gardening tools
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy lifting
- Snow clearing
- Event setup
- Landscaping plans
Timeline
Groundskeeper/Maintenance Crew Member
BG Staffing - BG Multifamily
11.2019 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Express Employment Professionals
11.2018 - 11.2019
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Chipotle Mexican Grill
02.2018 - 11.2018
GED -
King County Youth Source