Josh Mitzel
Louisa,VA
Summary
Demonstrates strong ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Care Crew Leader
T & S Services LLC
04.2025 - Current
- Led daily lawn care operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained new crew members on equipment usage and best practices for efficient service delivery.
- Coordinated scheduling of lawn care tasks to optimize workflow and meet client expectations.
- Implemented maintenance routines for landscaping tools, increasing longevity and reliability of equipment.
- Delivered consistent results in diverse weather conditions, adapting techniques as necessary for optimum lawn care outcomes.
- Mentored junior crew members, cultivating a skilled workforce to meet client expectations consistently.
- Maximized efficiency by implementing strategic route planning for multiple job sites per day.
- Increased client satisfaction with timely job completions and thorough cleanups.
Landscape Crew Leader
Chiles Enterprises, LLC
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Virginia pesticide applicators license
- Trained and mentored crew members on safe equipment operation and landscaping techniques.
- Coordinated with clients to understand project requirements, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Managed inventory control processes, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary materials on job sites.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism throughout each project phase, resulting in numerous repeat clients.
- Implemented best practices in horticulture, plant selection, and soil management to optimize landscape health and longevity.
- Mowing, edging, and fertilizing lawns, removing weeds, and applying pesticides.
- Operating tools and machinery like lawn mowers, weed whackers, and backpack blowers.
- Monitoring and maintaining plant health, including pest and disease control.
- Overseeing maintenance repairs to equipment, landscape structures, and walkways.
- Advising clients on how to care for their lawns.
- Maintaining landscapes for private properties, businesses, and public spaces.
- Supervised landscape installation projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
Groundskeeper
Oak Hill, LLC
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated and maintained landscaping equipment including mowers, blowers, and hand tools efficiently.
- Implemented seasonal planting schedules to enhance garden displays throughout the year.
- Developed strategies for pest management that preserved plant health and minimized chemical use.
- Coordinated with management on project timelines to optimize maintenance schedules and resources.
- 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, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
- Collaborated with management to develop long-term plans for property enhancements and upgrades.
- Ensured the health of plant life by applying appropriate treatments for pests and diseases.
Assistant Farm Manager
Linden Farm
02.2017 - 05.2023
- Led daily farm operations, ensuring optimal turkey production and resource allocation.
- Increased overall productivity through diligent monitoring of daily progress against set targets or goals established by Farm Manager.
- Enhanced animal welfare with regular health checks, vaccinations, and proper nutrition.
- Maintained open communication channels with Farm Manager to address issues promptly, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure that produce met industry standards consistently throughout the season.
- Supervised equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring timely repairs and minimizing downtime during peak seasons.
- Enforced strict adherence to environmental regulations in farming practices contributing positively towards sustainable farming initiatives.
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Implemented sustainable farming practices, enhancing soil health and ecological balance.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency.
- Coordinated harvest schedules, aligning resources to maximize yield and quality of produce.
- Managed record-keeping systems to track farm performance data, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
Farm Hand
Wolftrap Farm
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Helped maintain, exercise, and care for the horses on the premises.
- Feeding, mucking stalls, assisting vet and farrier when needed
- Carpentry work to maintain facility and grounds.
Auto Mechanic
Pep Boys Auto Parts and Service
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance services, including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
- Collaborated with service advisors to provide accurate estimates and improve client communications.
- Developed standardized checklists for quality control during vehicle inspections and repairs.
Landscape Management Technician
Turf Center Lawns
03.2009 - 08.2013
- Landscape Management Technician – oversaw the waste management facility.
- Running heavy equipment
- Making topsoil and mulch
- Caring for the nursery (watering and transplanting trees, shrubs and flowers
- Daily care of livestock on premises
- Mechanical work (maintenance on company vehicles and trailers)
General Service Technician
Goodyear Tire and Auto Center
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Tire and oil changes
- Minor front end repairs
- Service writer (assisting customers and technicians)
- Daily upkeep of shop, inventory, upholding OSHA regulations
Farm Hand/ Trailer Technician
Lux Trailer Sales
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Livestock feeding, turnout, mucking stalls, assisting with medical treatments
- Loading horses onto trailers
- Transporting horses to and from the facility
- Groundskeeping, Hay production
- Carpentry (repairs to fence and barn)
- Worked with a variety of livestock (cattle, horses, goats, sheep, avian)
- Service repairs on trailers (box, cargo, landscape, livestock)
- Operating heavy equipment
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA11-2025
Skills
- Effective communication
- Scheduling and planning
- Delegation and supervision
- Goal setting and achievement
- Safe work practices
- Customer service
- Responsible and punctual
- Lawn care and maintenance
Timeline
Lawn Care Crew Leader
T & S Services LLC
04.2025 - Current
Landscape Crew Leader
Chiles Enterprises, LLC
03.2024 - 04.2025
Groundskeeper
Oak Hill, LLC
06.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Farm Manager
Linden Farm
02.2017 - 05.2023
Farm Hand
Wolftrap Farm
10.2016 - 02.2017
Auto Mechanic
Pep Boys Auto Parts and Service
09.2013 - 10.2016
General Service Technician
Goodyear Tire and Auto Center
03.2010 - 02.2012
Landscape Management Technician
Turf Center Lawns
03.2009 - 08.2013
Farm Hand/ Trailer Technician
Lux Trailer Sales
01.2003 - 01.2009
Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding
Piedmont Virginia Community College
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