John Gaggins
Orange Park ,FL
Summary
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Laborer
Philips Garden Store
Jacksonville, FL
09.2017 - 09.2023
- Assisted with the preparation of soil beds for planting by tilling, leveling and raking.
- Maintained landscaped areas by weeding, pruning, trimming and edging.
- Transported tools, materials and equipment to job sites using company vehicles.
- Operated tractors, mowers and other heavy equipment used in landscape maintenance.
- Planted trees, shrubs and flowers according to design plans.
- Removed debris from work sites after completion of projects.
- Collaborated with other team members on projects requiring multiple laborers.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks assigned.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
General Laborer
Construction
Jacksonville, FL
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Assisted in preparing and setting up job sites for framing projects.
- Measured and cut lumber to specified dimensions using a miter saw, table saw and circular saw.
- Read blueprints to determine the size of rafters, joists and other structural elements.
- Assembled wall sections on the floor before raising them into place.
- Erected trusses, studs, plates, beams and posts as per plans.
- Attached sheathing boards or plywood panels to exterior surfaces of walls and roofs with nails or screws.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School
Fort Myers, FL05.2002
Skills
- Lawn Care
- Customer Service
- Weather Tolerance
- Heavy Lifting
- Machine Safety Practices
- Commercial Landscaping
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Equipment Maintenance
- Plant Knowledge
- Landscaping Installation
- Jobsite Safety
- Physically Fit
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscape Laborer
Philips Garden Store
09.2017 - 09.2023
General Laborer
Construction
01.2015 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
High School