Joe Spiezio
Quakertown,PA
Summary
Creative Landscaper willing to handle various landscaping duties in all weather conditions. Uses high degree of dexterity when handling tools and equipment. Works for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail. Reliable laborer ready for challenging work in outdoor environments. Works great in any weather and always shows up on time. Offers skills in landscaping and building basic outdoor features to meet clients' needs. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Worker
O'Brien Property Maintenance
Pennsburg, PA
04.2019 - Current
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
- Assisted in planting trees and shrubs according to landscape design plans.
- Installed rocks, mulch beds and other decorative elements to enhance the look of landscapes.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Trimmed hedges and bushes into desired shapes using pruning shears or hedge trimmers.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Used hand and power tools or equipment to complete wide range of landscape and irrigation tasks.
Landscaper
Joe Spiezio
Quakertown, PA
06.2004 - Current
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Installed water features such as fountains and sprinkler systems.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Provided knowledgeable advice about plant selection for customers' landscapes.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
Warehouse Worker
Crayola Factory
Easton, PA
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
Grill Cook
McDonald's
Quakertown, PA
06.2002 - 06.2002
- Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts, steaks, fish fillets and other meats according to recipes or customer specifications.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Inspected equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Kept work area clean at all times by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, tables with sanitizer solution and washing dishes, utensils properly after each shift.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Complied with all safety standards while on the job.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quakertown High School
Quakertown, PA06-2002
Skills
- Tool Maintenance
- Fertilizer Application
- Tree pruning
- Heavy Lifting
- Customer Service
- Hardscape Installation
- Weeding and Edging
- Lawn Care
- Strong Work Ethic
- Weather Tolerance
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Commercial Landscaping
- Deadline Driven
- Plant Knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Landscaping installation
- Site cleaning and organization
- Hedge cutting
- Gardening knowledge
- Residential Landscaping
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality Assurance
- Debris collection
- Landscape maintenance
Timeline
Landscape Worker
O'Brien Property Maintenance
04.2019 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Crayola Factory
03.2016 - 04.2019
Landscaper
Joe Spiezio
06.2004 - Current
Grill Cook
McDonald's
06.2002 - 06.2002
High School Diploma -
Quakertown High School