Jesus Castro
Newhall,CA
Summary
Dynamic and skilled Landscape Gardener with a proven track record at Botanicare, adept in heavy equipment operation and fostering team collaboration. Excelled in enhancing property aesthetics and plant health through innovative landscaping solutions. Mastered tree trimming and chemical spraying, elevating garden vibrancy and team efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Gardener
Botanicare
Phoenix, AZ
10.2014 - 02.2019
- Maintained existing landscapes by pruning, weeding and fertilizing plants.
- Constructed irrigation systems to maintain watering needs of landscaped areas.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment used in the landscape garden.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides to control weeds and pests in lawns and gardens.
- Provided guidance on proper care of plants such as trimming, mowing and watering schedules.
- Used hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes, for various tasks around the landscape garden.
- Fertilized, cultivated, and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
- Maintained lawn and garden areas using mowers, trimmers, and edgers to ensure neat appearance.
- Trained new gardeners on proper gardening techniques, tool use, and safety procedures.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
Landscape Worker
AAA Landscape Inc.
Mesa, AZ
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Organized supplies before beginning each project to ensure availability of necessary items.
- Trimmed hedges and bushes into desired shapes using pruning shears or hedge trimmers.
- Used hand and power tools or equipment to complete wide range of landscape and irrigation tasks.
- Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
- Trimmed around trees and bushes.
- Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School
Glendale, AZ05-2008
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mowing and Weed Whacking
- Lawn Fertilization
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Tree Removal
- Chemical spraying
- Team Collaboration
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Inspecting completed work
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Botanicare
10.2014 - 02.2019
Landscape Worker
AAA Landscape Inc.
08.2009 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School