James Dutlinger
Creve Coeur
Summary
Dedicated grounds maintenance professional with strong skills in equipment operation, lawn care, and safety compliance. Committed to enhancing property aesthetics and ensuring a safe environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Epic Property Management
Creve Coeur
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Maintained grounds by mowing lawns and trimming hedges for property aesthetics.
- Cleared debris and litter from walkways and common areas for safety.
- Operated landscaping equipment including blowers, trimmers, and mowers to enhance property appearance.
- Reported maintenance issues to management for prompt resolution of concerns.
- Followed safety protocols while using tools and equipment on the property.
- Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
- Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
- Trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges using hand tools such as shears and pruners.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Inspected lawns for weeds, pests, or other signs of damage.
- Tracked and reported grounds maintenance activities and expenses to support budget management.
- Conducted daily litter removal across grounds to maintain a clean environment.
- Mixed and applied fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides to promote healthy plant growth.
Crew lead
Carmody services
Dunlap
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated workflow among crew members to enhance efficiency.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a positive work environment.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in order to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Trained new hires on job responsibilities, safety protocols, and company policy.
- Provided feedback on performance to help improve team dynamics and productivity.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain quality standards in service delivery.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Limestone LCHS 310
Bartonville Ill05-2006
Skills
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Grounds maintenance and lawn care
- Snow removal
- Snow clearing
- Pest management
- Weed control
- Tree pruning
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Basic carpentry
- Trash disposal
- Team leadership
Affiliations
love playing basketball, oval dirt track racing and helping others
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Epic Property Management
03.2025 - 09.2025
Crew lead
Carmody services
03.2020 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Limestone LCHS 310