Jose Galavize
Nipomo,CA
Summary
Hardworking team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Crew Member
All Seasons Landscape & Maintenance
Arroyo Grande, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions while maintaining productivity levels in challenging environments.
- Developed expertise in operating various landscaping tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers efficiently ensuring the safety of self and others.
- Contributed to team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration on assigned tasks.
- Maintained client satisfaction by providing timely and professional landscape maintenance services.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Ensured client satisfaction through open communication addressing questions or concerns regarding project progress or results.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
Landscaper
Bosch Landscaping
Arroyo Grande, CA
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
Landscaper
Pro-tech Landscaping
Nipomo
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional
- Installed irrigation systems for all types of customers, both residential and commercial.
- Inspected sprinkler heads across grounds and identified maintenance needs.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees, and grass.
Loading Dock Worker
Frito Lay
Nipomo, CA
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
Landscape Laborer
Cut Above The Rest Lawn Service
Nipomo
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Read work orders to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
- Mentored new employees by providing guidance on safety and proper techniques.
- Assisted with weekly project planning and crew scheduling.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
Landscaping Worker
Xerex Lanscaping
Nipomo, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
Landscaper
Silver Fox Landscaping
Grover Beach, CA
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Loading Dock Worker
Toys"R"Us
Santa Maria, CA
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
Boiler Operator
Titan Frozen Fruit
Santa Maria, CA
- Adjusted valves and controls to set specified water level and steam pressure of boiler.
- Monitored heating and cooling system performance through alarms, temperature and pressure differentials.
- Observed boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions, change burners and tighten pipes and fittings.
- Observed pressure, temperature and draft meters to verify correct operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators and burners.
- Inspected systems, equipment and components to determine maintenance needs.
Line Operator
Driscoll's
Santa Maria, CA
- Inspected products before packaging to prevent shipping defective and damaged goods to customers.
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
Education
Santa Maria High School
Santa Maria, CA2009
Skills
- Product Verification
- Shipping and Receiving
- Materials Handling
- Inventory Organization
- Organizational Skills
- Grounds Maintenance
- Lawn Care
- Residential Landscaping
- Commercial Landscaping
- Transplanting and Potting Plants
- Sprinkler System Knowledge
- Sod Laying
Timeline
Landscaping Crew Member
All Seasons Landscape & Maintenance
10.2023 - Current
Landscaper
Bosch Landscaping
12.2022 - 10.2023
Landscaper
Pro-tech Landscaping
08.2022 - 12.2022
Landscape Laborer
Cut Above The Rest Lawn Service
08.2019 - 08.2022
Landscaping Worker
Xerex Lanscaping
08.2018 - 08.2019
Loading Dock Worker
Frito Lay
Landscaper
Silver Fox Landscaping
Loading Dock Worker
Toys"R"Us
Boiler Operator
Titan Frozen Fruit
Line Operator
Driscoll's
Santa Maria High School