Jason Martzall
Manheim,PA
Summary
Talented Groundskeeper with advanced knowledge of maintenance and repair. Conscientious and meticulous with high attention to detail. Uses tools and machines to mow, trim, plant and prune landscaping. Works in inclement weather to remove snow and ice from walkways and maintain grounds safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Keeper/Lead Grounds Keeper/Maintenance Technician
Pleasant View Communities
04.2011 - Current
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Communicated with residents, staff, family members and venders to complete work.
- Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as vehicles, lawnmowers, and fountains to save money and prevent costly repairs.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for our residents.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Delegated daily tasks to workers to meet schedule demands and obtain top-quality results for our residents.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Communicated with supervisor about ground conditions, budget items and repair requirements.
- Determined placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
- Snow removal from campus walks, streets using trucks / dump truck, skid loader ventrac and tractor.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Managed team of 3-4 employees
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Groundskeeper
St. John's Herr Estate
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Communicated with residents, staff, family members and venders to complete work.
- Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as vehicles, lawnmowers, and fountains to save money and prevent costly repairs.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for our residents.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Communicated with supervisor about ground conditions, budget items and repair requirements.
- Snow removal from campus walks, streets using truck and tractor
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, and trimming around walks, and flower beds.
Plumber
Protech Mechanical Contractors, Ins
04.2007 - 11.2008
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Installed toilets, appliances and showers.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Ran water, drainage and sewer lines.
- Worked with variety of different types of pipe copper, plastic, pex, copper, cpvc, and cast iron.
Seasonal Grounds Keeper
St. John's Herr Estate
06.2004 - 11.2007
- Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, etc to save money and prevent costly repairs.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residents.
- Maintained routine landscaping to keep grounds looking its best for residents, and visitors.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Did mowing / riding and push
- Assisted in snow removal when school was closed
Education
High School Diploma -
Manheim Central Senior High School
Manheim, PA2007
Apprentice Plumber - Plumbing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Brownstown, PA2007
No Degree - Construction
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Mount Joy2006
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Customer Service
- Equipment Maintenance
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hand and Power Tools
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Seasonal Planting
- Lawn Care
- Weed Removal
- Hedge and Bush Trimming
- Snow Removal
Timeline
Grounds Keeper/Lead Grounds Keeper/Maintenance Technician
Pleasant View Communities
04.2011 - Current
Groundskeeper
St. John's Herr Estate
04.2010 - 04.2011
Plumber
Protech Mechanical Contractors, Ins
04.2007 - 11.2008
Seasonal Grounds Keeper
St. John's Herr Estate
06.2004 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Manheim Central Senior High School
Apprentice Plumber - Plumbing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
No Degree - Construction
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center