John Borchardt III
Oconomowoc,WI
Summary
Dedicated grounds crew team member with extensive experience, skilled in landscape equipment operation and maintenance. Proven ability to enhance worksite aesthetics and ensure client satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Recognized for attention to detail, a desire to learn, productivity, adaptability, and a strong commitment to maintaining high standards in work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Crew
The Legend at Bristlecone
Hartland, WI
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Performed turf care including mowing greens/tees, rolling greens, laying sod, and filling divots
- Operated and maintained landscaping equipment (mowers, zero-turns, aerators, blowers, trimmers) to uphold course conditions
- Maintained course aesthetics through bunker raking, edging, mulching, and weed control
- Completed course setup tasks such as painting hazard lines, clearing debris, and maintaining sprinkler areas, setting tee positions
- Collaborated with crew in a fast-paced environment while providing respectful service to members and golfers
Grounds Crew
Jesus Saves Landscaping
Pewaukee, WI
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Applied mulch and maintained garden beds.
- Assisted in planting flowers, trees, and shrubs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete landscaping projects.
- Cleared debris from properties to ensure clean environments.
- Carefully considered and followed client requests for satisfactory results.
Grounds Crew
Pinelawn Memorial Park
Milwaukee, WI
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Operated equipment including mowers, blowers, edgers, and trimmers regularly.
- Cleared litter/garbage from property to maintain cleanliness and visual appeal.
- Trained new employee on safety procedures for groundskeeping tasks.
- Organized and cleaned workshop tools and equipment.
Education
Earning A Bachelor of Arts - Financial Management | Entrepreneurship
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI05-2029
High School Diploma -
Marquette University High School
Milwaukee, WI05-2025
Skills
- Responsible and punctual
- Desire to learn
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving, critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Leadership, team building and collaboration
- Customer service
- Physically Fit, Heavy Lifting
- Grounds maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Landscape equipment operation
Affiliations
- Service Projects Completed from August 2021 - Present
• Marquette University High School — 5 hours
• Freshman Retreat Grounds Crew — 24 hours
• St. Rose School — 12 hours
• Hope Center WI — 3 hours
• Feeding America — 6 hours
• Redemptorist Retreat Center — 8 hours
• Milwaukee Recreation Therapeutic Programs — 3.5 hours
• Catholic Charities Adult Day Center — 2-Week Senior Shared Life Service Project
Timeline
Grounds Crew
The Legend at Bristlecone
05.2025 - 08.2025
Grounds Crew
Jesus Saves Landscaping
04.2023 - 07.2023
Grounds Crew
Pinelawn Memorial Park
04.2022 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Marquette University High School
Earning A Bachelor of Arts - Financial Management | Entrepreneurship
Hillsdale College