Jason Hartman
Portersville
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and high work ethic. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Wanting to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Construction Foreman
Eisler Landscapes
Prospect, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily landscape construction activities, ensuring adherence to project specifications and safety standards.
- Coordinated equipment usage and maintenance schedules to optimize operational efficiency across multiple projects.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in landscape construction techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance project outcomes and client satisfaction throughout construction phases.
- Managed inventory of materials and tools, streamlining procurement processes for timely project execution.
- Conducted site assessments to evaluate conditions and identify potential challenges before project initiation.
- Reduced project completion times through effective communication and coordination with team members and clients.
- Implemented effective time management strategies to balance competing priorities and ensure project milestones were met on schedule.
- Collaborated with designers to create visually appealing landscapes that met the needs of clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Improved overall productivity by implementing streamlined processes, optimizing labor and equipment allocation for maximum efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers for timely delivery of materials at competitive prices, leading to improved profit margins on projects.
- Worked alongside labors and other foreman to complete projects.
- Background in hardscapes, concrete, heavy equipment operation, mowing, plumbing, light electrical, drainage, and various construction/landscape needs.
- Current pesticide license and willing to expand different categories.
- Current CDL A.
Operations Foreman
Aarmark Land Management
Allison Park, PA
04.2012 - 03.2023
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Serviced heavy equipment, light equipment, tractor trailers, and work vehicles. Mechanic for company.
- Welded and fabricated needed items for jobs or clients.
- Acquired pesticide license and did all applications.
- Cdl Class A drivers license.
- Managed and installed irrigation systems.
- Built and oversaw block or tie retaining walls.
- Managed snow removal at multiple sights and was on call 24/7.
- Met with clients, designed landscape, and did majority of bids for company.
- Managed plow/salt routes and mowing routes.
- Setup/designed Christmas decorations.
- Experience operating heavy equipment. Including telehandlers, man baskets, excavators, front loaders, skid loaders, back hoes, etc.
- Managed schedules for workers and jobs.
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Sherwood Oaks Upmc
Cranberry Township, PA
06.2004 - 03.2012
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Operated mowers, electric clippers and edgers and maintained fresh and groomed grounds for guest enjoyment.
- Maintained grounds tools and equipment free from mechanical or safety defects and in top operating condition.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides to control pests and weeds.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Conducted snow removal during winter months to provide clients with safe parking and walking areas.
- Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.
- Performed regular watering and fertilizing of lawns, trees and shrubs to promote healthy vegetation growth.
- Installed and operated irrigation systems, performed winterization in fall and reached 100 percent on-time sprinkling startup each spring.
Education
Grounds Maintenance - Horticulture/Landscaping
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.2006
Skills
Staff Management, drive to work/willingness to work, strong work ethic, willing to learn, wanting the business to grow/thrive, willing to teach, and lack of tardiness
Contract Management
Natural leader
Cost reduction and containment
Procurement and sales
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Project planning and development
Budgeting and forecasting
Complex problems analysis
Work flow planning
Personal Information
Title: Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping
Timeline
Landscape Construction Foreman
Eisler Landscapes
03.2023 - Current
Operations Foreman
Aarmark Land Management
04.2012 - 03.2023
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Sherwood Oaks Upmc
06.2004 - 03.2012
Grounds Maintenance - Horticulture/Landscaping
Community College of Allegheny County