Jason Gillham
Seattle,WA
Summary
Proven leader in landscape management, adept at overseeing complex projects from conception to completion. At Cambium Inc, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Expert in irrigation systems and customer service, my strategic approach resulted in a 30% network growth. Skilled in fostering team collaboration, I ensure safety and quality standards are surpassed.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Cambium Inc
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Scheduled staff members for landscaping shifts, enabling adequate coverage for projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Assisted clients with development of long-term landscape plans and strategies.
- Directed and supervised construction of fences, decks and other outdoor structures.
- Trained personnel on irrigation, pest control and planting techniques to promote landscaping skills.
- Educated clients on proper lawn and plant care, giving details on appropriate watering and fertilization.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Installed ponds, waterfalls and other water features and tested for proper functionality.
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Reviewed landscape project tasks, determining budgets and timelines for completion.
- Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work.
- Managed supply inventory and assigned replenishment to team members.
- Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Assessed soil and landscape conditions, selecting appropriate plants, trees and shrubs for projects.
Irrigation Technician
Nussbaum Group
12.2015 - 10.2022
- Installed irrigation systems for all types of customers, both residential, and commercial.
- Demonstrated irrigation system features to customers and thoroughly explained functionalities and uses.
- Supervised installation work of other technicians to make sure systems were fully operational.
- Prioritized and corrected irrigation breaks to quickly restore service.
- Established lucrative customer relationships by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Maintained irrigation systems, recirculators and water features in excellent condition through continuous upkeep.
- Operated complex irrigation systems with computer controls and extensive distribution lines.
- Delivered high level of customer support by servicing malfunctioning systems within Number hours of complaint calls.
- Inspected sprinkler heads across grounds and identified maintenance needs.
- Adjusted sprinkler head direction and angle based on identified wet and dry areas.
- Applied pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to crops to enhance growth.
- Pulled special machines such as manure spreaders and seed drills to support crops.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Completed pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment and performed preventive maintenance as needed.
- Monitored fields for pests, weeds and diseases and applied fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides.
- Ran tractors, combines and harvesters at different times to meet crop demands.
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems for healthy crop development.
- Employed grain dryers and hoppers for grain storage.
- Operated forklifts to shift large containers of materials and crops ready for sale.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
Landscape Worker
Rodda And Sons Landscaping
06.2000 - 10.2015
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Maintained commercial and residential landscapes with comprehensive and diverse team.
- Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
Skills
- Snow Removal
- Erosion Control
- Heavy machinery
- Retaining walls
- Soil preparation
- Soil Testing
- Crew Supervision
- Site analysis
- Fertilizer Application
- Irrigation Systems
- Hardscape Installation
- Staff Management
- Lawn Care
- Customer Service
- Lawn Aeration
- Residential Landscaping
- Grounds Maintenance
- Stonework
- Commercial Landscaping
- Jobsite Safety
- Residential construction
- Machine Safety Practices
- Decorative stone installation
- Project Management
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Diverse plant knowledge
- Trimming and weeding
- Tree and Shrub Planting
- Sod Laying
- Construction management
- Pruning skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Team Collaboration
- Project presentation
- Using hand tools
- Maintaining equipment
- Landscape maintenance
- Garden maintenance
- Landscaping plans
- Seasonal Planting
- Plant Knowledge
- Project Scheduling
- Weeding and edging
- Watering lawns and trees
- Sprinkler system knowledge
- Language Fluency
- Weeding gardens
- Organic Practices
- Hedge walls
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Preparing client sketches
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Pruning and hedging
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Heavy Lifting
- Physically Fit
- Outdoor installations
- Responsible and Punctual
- Landscape equipment operation
- Weather Tolerance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Transplanting and potting plants
- Commercial construction experience
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Landscape Foreman - Cambium Inc
10.2022 - 10.2024
Irrigation Technician - Nussbaum Group
12.2015 - 10.2022
Landscape Worker - Rodda And Sons Landscaping
06.2000 - 10.2015