Jeffrey Jones
Zebulon,NC
Summary
Dedicated Horticulturist bringing advanced abilities in plant care. Knowledgeable about running equipment and clearing out unsightly and unwanted vegetation. Works with senior managers to implement comprehensive horticultural plans.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Horticulture Specialist
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
10.2002 - Current
- 22 years experience applying pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers both liquid and granular.
- Spray and fertilize turf campus wide
- Top dress athletic fields
- Aerate turf as needed
- Assist in laying Sod
- Blow leaves during the fall
- Assist with Irrigation
- Analyzed existing land conditions to determine best practices for enhancing soil fertility levels.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations regarding the use of hazardous materials such as pesticides and fertilizers.
- Operated equipment such as plows, blowers and utility vehicles to maintain attractive grounds.
- Promoted plant health with regular pruning, weeding and fertilizing.
- Verified safety and performance of equipment with daily inspections and tests.
- Landscaped and maintained grounds, watering, mowing grass, and trimming hedges.
- Carried out soil testing for facilities and documented findings.
Victorian Gardens
01.1995 - 01.2002
- Mowed lawns
- Assisted in the Greenhouse
Education
Associate Degree in Ornamentals and Landscape Technology and Turfgrass Management -
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC01.1998
High School Diploma -
Spring Vale Academy
Owosso, MI01.1995
Skills
- NC Pesticide License
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Zoom
- Pathways Leadership Class
- Horticulture Specialist
- Spraying
- Fertilizing
- Turf maintenance
- Top dressing
- Aerating
- Blowing leaves
- Sod laying
- Pest Control
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Self Motivation
Additional Information
Horticulture Specialist at North Carolina State University. 22 years of experience responsible for spraying and fertilizing turf on campus. Also top dress and aerate fields and assist in blowing leaves during leaf season. Also assist in laying sod.
Certification
- NC Pesticide License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Horticulture Specialist
North Carolina State University
10.2002 - Current
Victorian Gardens
01.1995 - 01.2002
Associate Degree in Ornamentals and Landscape Technology and Turfgrass Management -
North Carolina State University
High School Diploma -
Spring Vale Academy