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Joel King

Bellefonte,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented landscape worker with strong skills in heavy equipment operation and adherence to safety protocols. Committed to maintaining job site safety while delivering high-quality landscaping services.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Worker

Spurred landscaping
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
07.2025 - Current

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  • Assisted in planting flowers, shrubs, and trees for various landscaping projects.
  • Operated hand tools and equipment for efficient landscape maintenance tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness of job sites to ensure safety and organization.
  • Mow lawns and apply fertilizer
  • Performed routine checks and repairs on landscaping equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Followed safety protocols while handling tools and equipment on-site.
  • Updated clients on project status and addressed needs to ensure satisfaction.
  • Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
  • Moved soil, dug holes and planted trees, shrubs and flowers.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
  • Adhered to safety protocols when operating heavy machinery on the job site.
  • Used landscaping equipment for ground maintenance and tree removal to enhance site appearance.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.

Farmer

Home Farmer
Bellefonte, Pa
01.2013 - Current
  • Cultivated diverse crops using sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Managed daily operations of farm equipment and machinery maintenance.
  • Implemented irrigation systems to optimize water usage and crop health.
  • Developed relationships with local suppliers for seeds and materials procurement.
  • Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
  • Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
  • Purchased supplies, including seeds and fertilizer.
  • Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
  • Inspected facilities daily to comply with health, sanitation and safety standards and maintain agricultural biodiversity across farm.
  • Evaluated animals' health condition; administered medications when necessary.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
  • Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with clients.
  • Established relationships with vendors for purchasing supplies at competitive prices.
  • Operated different types of equipment like mini excavators, skid loaders, dump trucks, tractors etc
  • Built walls and roofs for barns
  • Climbing silos
  • Maintenance tractors and other equipment on the farm

Housing

Penn State University
State College, Pennsylvania
03.2018 - 07.2025
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms and dorms in student housing to ensure a positive living environment
  • Painted and repaired drywall in rooms and hallways
  • Ensured safety and orderliness of buildings to support a secure and welcoming atmosphere
  • Followed direct orders from supervisors
  • Assisted in various departments as needed to support overall operational efficiency

Heavy Equipment Operator

Cpi
Bellefonte, Pa
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Operated heavy machinery to complete construction projects efficiently.
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
  • Operated dozers, articulating dump trucks, tri axles, excavators, backhoes, graders, wheel loaders, track loaders, and skid loaders to complete diverse construction tasks.
  • Did walk around inspections before operating
  • any piece of equipment
  • 3 year of equipment experience
  • Excavated trenches, graded roads, and loaded/unloaded dump trucks using various equipment to support project timelines.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to consistently reduce risks and maintain safe job site environments.

Education

Bellefonte Area High School
Bellefonte, Pa

Heavy Equipment Certified - Heavy Equipment

Central Pennsylvania Institute
Bellefonte, Pa
01.2015 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Planting techniques
  • Landscape design
  • Soil management
  • Lawn and grounds maintenance
  • Lawn mowing proficiency
  • Snow removal
  • Leaf blowing
  • Seasonal maintenance
  • Retaining wall construction
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Tool maintenance
  • Tool usage
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Landscape equipment knowledge
  • Site safety protocols
  • Jobsite safety
  • Machine safety practices
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Task prioritization
  • Team collaboration
  • Client communication
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Landscape Worker

Spurred landscaping
07.2025 - Current

Housing

Penn State University
03.2018 - 07.2025

Heavy Equipment Operator

Cpi
01.2015 - 06.2017

Heavy Equipment Certified - Heavy Equipment

Central Pennsylvania Institute
01.2015 - 06.2017

Farmer

Home Farmer
01.2013 - Current

Bellefonte Area High School
Joel King