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Joshua Riggs

Black Mountain,NC

Summary

With a proven track record at Commonwealth Golf & Asset Management, I excel in managing work crews and maintaining equipment to ensure peak operational efficiency. Expert in operating mowers and tractors, my dedicated work ethic and ability to prioritize tasks have consistently enhanced grounds maintenance, achieving cost-effective project completions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Manager

Commonwealth golf & asset management
Asheville, NC
10.2022 - 01.2025
  • Assigned equipment to projects based on specific needs.
  • Performed equipment inventories and ordered more supplies.
  • Managed budgets for purchases and ensured cost-effectiveness in purchasing decisions.
  • Maintained cut quality by grinding reels and bedknives

Grounds Crew Member

Pope Golf
Asheville, NC
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with other crew members to complete projects efficiently.
  • Operated light construction equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and other power tools.
  • Maintained irrigation systems by repairing broken lines and adjusting sprinkler heads.
  • Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.

Assistant Mechanic

The Monarch at The Royal Highlands
Leesburg, Florida
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
  • Worked alongside mechanic providing regular service, troubleshooting, and repairs.
  • Performed daily inspections of equipment and machinery to identify potential problems.

Electrical Apprentice

Allison Smith Electric
Lenoir, NC
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
  • Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
  • Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
  • Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.

Farm Hand

Mesa farms
Vale, NC
03.2017 - 11.2019
  • Organized storage areas for harvested crops.
  • Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.

Grounds Crew Member

Catawba Country Club
Newton, North Carolina
06.2017 - 10.2019
  • Operated light construction equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and other power tools.
  • Performed regular maintenance of grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and planting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Montreat College
Montreat, NC
01-2025

High School Diploma -

Fred T. Foard High School
Newton, North Carolina
06-2019

Skills

  • Safe handling of pesticides
  • Managing work crews
  • Using hand tools
  • Operating mowers and tractors
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Lawn and grounds maintenance
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Equipment maintenance

Timeline

Equipment Manager

Commonwealth golf & asset management
10.2022 - 01.2025

Grounds Crew Member

Pope Golf
09.2021 - 10.2022

Assistant Mechanic

The Monarch at The Royal Highlands
11.2019 - 04.2020

Electrical Apprentice

Allison Smith Electric
06.2019 - 01.2020

Grounds Crew Member

Catawba Country Club
06.2017 - 10.2019

Farm Hand

Mesa farms
03.2017 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Montreat College

High School Diploma -

Fred T. Foard High School
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