Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Joseph Yarchak

Orient,OH

Summary

Dedicated groundskeeper with extensive experience at OSU, skilled in landscape maintenance and operating machinery. Proven ability to enhance property aesthetics and curb appeal through meticulous care and teamwork. Holds a Class A CDL and an Ohio Commercial Pesticide License, ensuring compliance and safety in all tasks.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Groundskeeper 3

OSU
10.2010 - Current
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • 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, flower beds, and walkways in pristine condition.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper procedures/techniques required for efficient groundskeeping operations.
  • Managed comprehensive grounds maintenance schedules for grounds crew.
  • Safeguarded public safety through prompt snow removal, ice treatment, and hazard prevention measures.
  • Ensured the health of plant life by applying appropriate treatments for pests and diseases.
  • Assisted in development of new garden layout that became focal point for visitor enjoyment.
  • Improved property aesthetics, performed seasonal planting, and mulching.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Removed debris and litter from outdoor areas.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Utilized lawn care methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
  • Collected and removed fallen leaves for turf and bed health and aesthetics.
  • Hold and maintain commercial pesticide license.
  • Maintain a Class A CDL.
  • Collaborated with management to develop long-term plans for property enhancements and upgrades.
  • Promoted safer environment, conducted regular inspections, and addressed potential risks.
  • Participated in Safety Committee and Labor Management Committee.
  • Regularly recommend and price relevant useful equipment for purchase or rent.

Groundskeeper 2

OSU
01.2006 - 09.2010
  • Used power tools including trimmers, edgers, mowers, blowers, chainsaws, and other landscape power tools.
  • Operated riding mowers, skid steers, and various other equipment.
  • Skilled with pruning hand tools like loppers, pruners, sheers, etc.
  • Gathered litter and debris from yards and landscape beds.
  • Performed snow removal duties with a RTV on sidewalks.
  • Gathered and removed fallen leaves to enhance health and beauty of campus.
  • Performed flower bed maintenance including planting, plant health care, weeding, water, and removal of seasonal flowers.
  • Hold and maintain commercial pesticide license.
  • Maintain a Class A CDL

Groundskeeper 1

OSU
10.2003 - 01.2006
  • Used power tools including trimmers, edgers, mowers, blowers, chainsaws, and other landscape power tools.
  • Operated riding mowers, skid steers, and various other equipment.
  • Skilled with pruning hand tools like loppers, pruners, sheers, etc.
  • Gathered litter and debris from yards and landscape beds.
  • Performed snow removal duties with a RTV on sidewalks.
  • Gathered and removed fallen leaves to enhance health and beauty of campus.
  • Performed flower bed maintenance including planting, plant health care, weeding, water, and removal of seasonal flowers.
  • Maintain a Class A CDL

Tree and Vine Manager

Berryhill Nursery of Monrovia Nursery
06.2000 - 09.2003
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Maintained care of container trees and vines to be sold.
  • Fertilized plant materials under my responsibility
  • Potted new trees and vines into containers
  • Removed damaged or unusable plant products from inventory.
  • Assisted in filling orders.
  • Assisted in loading trucks for shipment of plant materials.

Education

Associate of Science - Horticulture

Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH
06-2000

Skills

  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Hand and power tools
  • Operating mowers, tractors, and various landscape equipment
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Class A CDL
  • Ohio Commercial Pesticide License categories: Core, 5, 6a, 6c, and 8
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Computer skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Pruning and shaping of plants
  • Weed removal
  • Snow removal

Accomplishments

    Crew leader and trainer.

    Flower bed designer

Timeline

Groundskeeper 3

OSU
10.2010 - Current

Groundskeeper 2

OSU
01.2006 - 09.2010

Groundskeeper 1

OSU
10.2003 - 01.2006

Tree and Vine Manager

Berryhill Nursery of Monrovia Nursery
06.2000 - 09.2003

Associate of Science - Horticulture

Clark State Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Joseph Yarchak