John Cole
Dayton
Summary
Experienced in grounds maintenance with a focus on landscaping and snow removal. Regularly performed tasks such as litter collection, plant watering, and bed preparation, contributing to the upkeep of recreational facilities. Proficient in operating various equipment including mowers, snow plows, and leaf vacuums, ensuring efficient completion of maintenance duties. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Groundskeeper
City of Kettering
Kettering
06.2024 - Current
- Collected litter from the grounds on a regular basis.
- Watered plants, flowers, and turf to maintain healthy growth.
- Pruning, weeding, prepping beds for mulch.
- Planting flowers, Trees and shrubs.
- Leaf vac exp.
- Snow removal exp. John Deere snow plow. Snow blower, shovel and salt exp.
- Removal of ice at the skate arena.
- John Deere mower , Grandstand and push mower exp. String trim , edging. Rec center/Rosewood/SkatePark/Water Park, Delco, Gentile and East Route.
- Water Truck exp. Filling up tank process. Delco, Gentile, Bobbie pl., Dixie Route and Median Route.
- Cemetery mowing and leaf mulching exp.
- Tree cleanup exp. Limited.
- DESC. Retrieve and Store equipment .
- Tree Truck/ Chipper EXP. Truck and trailer exp. Fueling process. Dropping off and picking up vehicles at the VMC.
Maintenance
Rent Ready
DAYTON
05.2010 - 05.2017
- DMHA & Miami valley Housing
- Painting
- Fixtures
- Cabinets
- Plumbing
- Flooring
- Drywall repair
- Windows &doors
Floor Covering Installer
John Cole
Kettering, Ohio
- Be honest and up front with the costumer.
- Install any floor like I would at my own home. Don't cut corners it could end up biting you.
- New construction, Make sure the product is what the builder/ homeowner wanted before Install. PREP the areas of Install. Always keep an eye out for defects. Install product, keep everything clean. Cover your product after intall for protection from other contractors.
- Occupied Homes and businesses. Check with homeowner or business owners before installing the product they ordered. Be professional, especially if they're at the location, kids/dogs/ guests could be in the vicinity. Keep an eye on your saws and tools / sharp objects. Always kept your area clean. BE honest if you see an issue. Make sure the homeowners know what could happen if not addressed.
- I would call myself a professional in all flooring.
- 25 years EXP.
Education
TRUCK DRIVING
Millington Tennessee Truck Driving Training
Millington, TN01-2009
High School Diploma -
Kettering Fairmont High School
Kettering, Ohio01-2000
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic carpentry
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Detail-oriented
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Work orders
- Contracting
- Hand and power tools
- Repairs and maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Hand tools proficiency
- Hand tool expertise
- Grounds maintenance
- Snow removal
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Construction
- Blueprint interpretation
- Framing construction
- Welding proficiency
- Construction trade expertise
- Materials loading
- Flooring installation
- Window installation
- Construction layout
- Work planning and scheduling
- Blueprint reading
- Masonry work
- Carpentry
- Truck loading
- Worksite preparation
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Painting
- Some HAVC
- Own 11 acres in Daniel boone National Forest since 1996 I know my way around a chainsaw
- Being around many Trades for a very long time I can spot something wrong naturally
- I can remove and install any kind of flooring
- I know right and wrong
- Automotive knowledge
Certification
- CDL
- Class A Combination >26,000/ Tow >10,000
- Tanker Endorsement
Timeline
Groundskeeper
City of Kettering
06.2024 - Current
Maintenance
Rent Ready
05.2010 - 05.2017
Floor Covering Installer
John Cole
TRUCK DRIVING
Millington Tennessee Truck Driving Training
High School Diploma -
Kettering Fairmont High School