Jeffery Jones
Eastpointe,MI
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented landscaper with extensive experience at Valenti Lawncare, excelling in grounds maintenance and tree pruning. Proven ability to enhance outdoor aesthetics while ensuring safety and organization. Skilled in equipment maintenance and customer service, consistently delivering high-quality results in a deadline-driven environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Valenti Lawncare
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
Line Cook
Ford Lanes
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Oil Change Technician
Fast Eddie's Car Wash And Oil Change
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
- Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of 21-point inspection.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Vacuumed interior of vehicles and washed exterior windows to boost customer satisfaction.
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Cleaned automotive service bays and removed debris and drain used oil trays also cleaned pit to promote organized work environment.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete up to 45 oil changes each day.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Educated customers on vehicle systems operation and recommended regular maintenance schedules to promote optimal vehicle functionality.
Car Wash Attendant
Fast Eddie's Car Wash And Oil Change
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Received check, cash and credit card payments from customers, gave back balance, and maintained accounts of payments received on daily basis.
- Completed daily operational paperwork, order records and payment receipts for up-to-date documentation.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by providing high-quality professional service.
- Greeted customers and assessed needs to recommend suitable car wash services.
- Delivered high-quality car wash services using high-pressure washers, vacuums and detailing tools.
- Performed detailed vacuuming of interior and exterior of vehicles and equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines for cleaning vehicles and equipment.
- Checked quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior for additional cleaning requirements.
- Wiped down and polished interior surfaces.
- Organized vehicle and equipment storage spaces, removing trash and wiping down surfaces.
- Utilized high-pressure washers to clean vehicles and equipment.
- Applied chemicals and used high-pressure wash and scrubbers to clean rims.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
Mechanic
Bruces Garage
08.2005 - 02.2014
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Repaired transmission components to rebuild transmission and enhance vitality.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Education
No Degree - Ged
Warren Woods Public Schools
Warren, MISkills
- Planting
- Tree pruning
- Shrubbery trimming
- Commercial landscaping
- Equipment maintenance
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Trimming and edging flower beds
- Grounds maintenance
- Machine safety practices
- Trimming and weeding
- Hedge cutting
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Garden maintenance
- Sod laying
- Flexible and adaptable
- Deadline driven
- Verbal and written communication
- Residential landscaping
- Customer service
- Lawn care
- Physically fit
- Pruning and hedging
- Weeding gardens
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Landscape maintenance
- Tree removal
- Landscape equipment operation
- Jobsite safety
- Pruning skills
- Mulching gardens
- Maintaining equipment
- Site cleaning and organization
- Weeding and edging
- Shoveling snow from walkways
- Heavy lifting
- Yard mowing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Landscaper
Valenti Lawncare
04.2024 - 06.2025
Line Cook
Ford Lanes
11.2023 - 01.2024
Oil Change Technician
Fast Eddie's Car Wash And Oil Change
02.2016 - 07.2018
Car Wash Attendant
Fast Eddie's Car Wash And Oil Change
02.2016 - 07.2018
Mechanic
Bruces Garage
08.2005 - 02.2014
No Degree - Ged
Warren Woods Public Schools
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