Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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John Leming

Summary


Experienced Handyman with 10 years of experience in commercial and residential maintenance. Outstanding skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Friendly and always willing to go extra mile to deliver satisfaction. Results-driven Assistant Golf Course Superintendent with success managing all areas of golf course property. Knowledgeable about turf management, grounds and special facilities such as tennis courts. Bringing 6 years of course management experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Course Superintendent

Lely Resort
11.2016 - Current
  • Created daily schedule and job assignments for team members.
  • Increased staff efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and task delegation methods, boosting overall productivity.
  • Trained personnel on irrigation, pest control and planting techniques to promote landscaping skills.
  • Directed special projects such as , construction of new shop building, Irrigation Renovation , Regrassing entire course , tree removal and flower bed installations.
  • Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of supplies and materials needed for course maintenance tasks.
  • Scheduled staff members for landscaping shifts, enabling adequate coverage for projects.

Owner / Operator

S & J Enterprises
07.2016 - Current
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in technology to ensure the use of cutting-edge techniques when executing handyman projects.
  • Completed carpentry projects with precision and efficiency, resulting in well-constructed furniture pieces and home fixtures.
  • Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
  • Expanded clientele base through referrals from satisfied customers who praised my professionalism and attention to detail in executing various handyman tasks.
  • Assisted homeowners in maintaining their properties by performing routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving strategies when faced with unique repair challenges that resulted in effective solutions tailored to specific situations.
  • Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.

GroundsKeeper 2 / Irrigation Tech.

Lely resort
07.2012 - 11.2016
  • Responsible for everything dealing with irrigation i.e
  • Hand watering, repairing all plumbing issues, diagnosing all electrical issues having to do with irrigation
  • Required to walk mow greens and operate all other mowers when necessary.

Groundskeeper

glendale lakes golf club
05.2007 - 05.2012
  • Responsibilities were to maintain greens, tees fairways bunkers and rough on the golf course
  • Trusted to operate the skid loaders and dump trucks, as well as work on irrigation.
  • Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
  • Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper procedures/techniques required for efficient groundskeeping operations.

Tire Tech

National Tire and battery
12.2011 - 05.2012
  • Ensured customer loyalty through exceptional service and expert advice on tire maintenance.
  • Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition.
  • Identified problems and replaced worn tires on variety of vehicles.
  • Verified vehicle safety by testing batteries, performing oil changes and inspecting fluid levels.

Operations / Warehouse

Dicks Sporting Goods
12.2010 - 04.2011
  • Unloaded the supply trucks twice a week by hand and brought stock out to sales floor
  • Censored every piece of clothing brought into the store via truck
  • Responsible for maintaining and organizing the warehouse.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Turfgrass Science

Pennsylvania State University
Online

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL

High School Diploma -

Geneva High School
Geneva, IL
06.2009

Skills

  • Management
  • Skilled operator on all equipment
  • 2 years building and trades program
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Irrigation diagnostician
  • Pesticide license
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Appliance Installation
  • Electrical Component Replacement
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Indoor and Outdoor Painting
  • Workload planning

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop tracking spreadsheets.
  • Directed new irrigation installation project from start to finish
  • Supervised course regrassing project
  • Supervised construction of maintenance facility demo and rebuild

Certification

  • Pesticide License - 14 years
  • EMT License - (Expired)
  • Certified First Aid

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Assistant Course Superintendent

Lely Resort
11.2016 - Current

Owner / Operator

S & J Enterprises
07.2016 - Current

GroundsKeeper 2 / Irrigation Tech.

Lely resort
07.2012 - 11.2016

Tire Tech

National Tire and battery
12.2011 - 05.2012

Operations / Warehouse

Dicks Sporting Goods
12.2010 - 04.2011

Groundskeeper

glendale lakes golf club
05.2007 - 05.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Turfgrass Science

Pennsylvania State University

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Waubonsee Community College

High School Diploma -

Geneva High School
  • Pesticide License - 14 years
  • EMT License - (Expired)
  • Certified First Aid
John Leming