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Jonathan Van Lenten

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Completed efficient, high-quality landscaping work for business, residential and institutional customers. Maintained cost-effective operations and achieved high satisfaction ratings. Background includes working alone or with crew members.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Green Infrastructure BMP Technician

City of Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintain all rain gardens owned by the city and all Green Infrastructure related items.
  • Clean leaves, litter, and debris from raingarden forebays.
  • Organize daily checklists and make sure all assets are performing satisfactorily.
  • Log completed work to the DEP.
  • Clean inlet baskets connected to the city's Green Infrastructure.
  • Use equipment such as a trailer Vactor, pickup truck, hand tools.
  • Assist with cleaning pervious pavements.
  • Identify and pull weeds.
  • Identify types of plants that would be appropriate to plant in raingardens.
  • Maintain planters and choose appropriate plants for specific seasons.
  • Help Parks with various projects as needed.
  • Assist with snow removal in winter.

Landscape Gardener

Willow Valley Communities
Willow Street, PA
03.2016 - 01.2023
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
  • Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
  • Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residents
  • Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating and edging around flower beds and walkways.
  • Performed hand weeding and pruning to encourage plant growth.
  • Performed variety of tasks, including transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning.
  • Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
  • Prepared soil and gardens to plant with mulch and sod.
  • Currently hold a Pesticide Application Technician License.

Landscaper

Green Estates Lawn & Tree Care
Lancaster, PA
04.2013 - 11.2015
  • Responded quickly to customer inquiries and concerns to drive customer satisfaction and maximize retention.
  • Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and grounds to control weeds, insect infestation and maintain soil fertility.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment from trailers and trucks.
  • Trimmed hedges and pruned plants.
  • Completed seasonal spring and fall cleanup by removing leaves

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Cabinetmaking And Millwork

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster, PA
05.2015

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA

Skills

  • Applying fertilizer
  • Cultivating soil
  • Trimming and edging flower beds
  • Mulching gardens
  • Using hand tools
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Gardening knowledge
  • Shoveling snow from walkways

Timeline

Green Infrastructure BMP Technician

City of Lancaster, PA
01.2023 - Current

Landscape Gardener

Willow Valley Communities
03.2016 - 01.2023

Landscaper

Green Estates Lawn & Tree Care
04.2013 - 11.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Cabinetmaking And Millwork

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

Harrisburg Area Community College

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