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John Liszeo

Norman,OK

Summary

Owner/Operator of Liszeo's Lawn & Landscape with more than 25 years of experience in creating attractive, healthy landscapes for businesses and residences. Skillful in weeding, watering and fertilizing plant beds, planting new trees and maintaining irrigation systems. Proven history of operating ground and gardening equipment safely and efficiently. Established Laborer with over 25 years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Diligent Lawn Care Worker possessing knowledge of various plant types and fertilizers, bringing 25 years of hands-on experience maintaining lawns and yards by providing upkeep services. Self-starter with excellent customer service skills and commitment to quality work.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Liszeo's Lawn And Landscape
01.2012 - Current
  • Owner
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities neat and well-groomed.
  • Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional.
  • Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, providing chemical treatments and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Maintained grounds including trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Worked on small machinery.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaw's to prune and trim hedges, shrubs and trees.
  • Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to determine locations for sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.

Painter, Maintenance

Midwest Territory Apartments
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
  • Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.

Painting, Maintenance & Landscaping

Norman Creek Apartments
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Completed trash outs by removing furniture and any remaining debris or trash.
  • Removed doorknobs and outlet covers prior to painting.
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
  • Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
  • Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
  • Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Provided upkeep to residential work sites, including hedge and shrub trimming.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities neat and well-groomed.
  • Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning.
  • Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Maintained grounds including trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to determine locations for sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
  • Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, wedding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Performed multiple landscaping tasks, including planting, watering, mulching and edging.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.

Education

GED -

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
06.1987

Skills

  • Trimming and weeding
  • Transplanting and potting plants
  • Debris removal
  • Planting flowers and bushes
  • Preventive and reparative maintenance
  • Stonework
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Maintenance
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Hardworking
  • Strong work ethic
  • Flexible
  • Dependable independent worker

Timeline

Painter, Maintenance

Midwest Territory Apartments
01.2023 - 06.2023

Painting, Maintenance & Landscaping

Norman Creek Apartments
09.2022 - 01.2023

Owner/Operator

Liszeo's Lawn And Landscape
01.2012 - Current

GED -

University of Oklahoma
John Liszeo