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Jeff Schulz

Waupaca

Summary

I implemented a fertilizer mix and program and a complete turf maintenance schedule for the sports fields at the Hartford High School. The seed mix was also used at other schools.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Reisterer & Schnell

Maintained and detailing of new equipment

Maintained buildings and grounds

Pickup and delivery of parts and equipment

Head Groundskeeper

Gala Resort
01.2018 - 12.2024

'Maintained grounds, cabins, and bar

Head Groundskeeper

Hartford Union High School
06.1989 - 09.2014
  • Optimized resource utilization through proper budgeting, equipment management, and inventory control.

  • Pruned trees and shrubs to healthy levels and cultivated flowerbeds with appropriate soil amendments.
  • Assisted event organizers with necessary preparations for outdoor functions held on property grounds.
  • Increased safety standards through regular inspection of sports fields and playground areas for potential hazards.
  • Maximized irrigation efficiency with proper scheduling and system maintenance.
  • Streamlined communication among team members using detailed work schedules and task allocations.
  • Expanded horticultural knowledge base through participation in industry workshops, conferences, and networking events.
  • Played a pivotal role in the planning process for large-scale renovation projects involving outdoor spaces.
  • Reduced turf damage by implementing effective pest control and fertilization techniques.
  • Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
  • Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
  • Maintained seasonal color displays by designing eye-catching flowerbed arrangements and timely plant replacements.
  • Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety by conducting routine equipment inspections and enforcing proper usage protocols.
  • Collaborated with facility managers to identify groundskeeping needs and develop appropriate action plans.
  • Enhanced overall landscape appearance by maintaining lawns, gardens, and other green spaces.
  • Adapted watering and maintenance schedules based on weather and property events, alerting employees and supervisors of changes.
  • Achieved superior results in landscaping projects under tight deadlines by coordinating tasks effectively.
  • Elevated visitor experience with well-maintained walkways, signage, seating areas, and other amenities.
  • Ensured high-quality turf conditions for various sports events through careful preparation and maintenance practices.
  • Minimized plant diseases with proactive monitoring and treatment efforts.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
  • Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
  • Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.

Education

Graduated 1972 High School -

Kewaskum High School
Kewaskum, WI

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Building maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Hand and power tools
  • Mechanical repair
  • Parts replacement
  • Safety awareness
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Equipment Repair
  • Tool management
  • Hand tools expertise
  • Plumbing
  • Power tools proficiency
  • Painting
  • Plumbing repairs
  • Groundskeeping
  • Door hardware
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Machine lubrication
  • Lighting systems
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Documentation
  • Battery maintenance
  • Plumbing repair
  • Safety-oriented mindset
  • Field maintenance
  • Grounds upkeep
  • Power and hand tool use
  • Snow clearing
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Hand and power tool use
  • Willing to learn
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Clear communication
  • General Plumbing

Timeline

Head Groundskeeper

Gala Resort
01.2018 - 12.2024

Head Groundskeeper

Hartford Union High School
06.1989 - 09.2014

Maintenance Technician

Reisterer & Schnell

Graduated 1972 High School -

Kewaskum High School
Jeff Schulz