Kalvin Evans
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Skilled and wanting to learn more about enhancing property aesthetics and functionality, I leveraged skills in landscape maintenance and a dedicated work ethic at Leader Landscapes to significantly improve outdoor spaces. My expertise in operating mowers and strategic weeding, combined with a flexible schedule, resulted in increased client satisfaction and a notable enhancement in curb appeal. Grounds maintenance professional with hands-on experience in landscape care, equipment operation, and routine property upkeep. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in horticulture, irrigation systems, and safety protocols. Dependable and solution-oriented, ensuring well-maintained and visually appealing outdoor spaces.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper/Landscape Worker
Mike Leader
Omaha, NE
06.2023 - 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.
- Reduced equipment downtime via regular maintenance checks and timely repairs as needed.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
- Supported construction projects by preparing grounds, removing debris, and assisting with site clean-up tasks.
- Maintained aesthetic consistency across multiple properties by following specific design guidelines.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
- Improved plant health through proper pruning, fertilizing, and pest control techniques.
- Collaborated with clients to design visually appealing landscapes that met their aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
Lawn Mower/Landscaper
Dustin Evans
Omaha, NE
05.2021 - Current
- Mowed lawns of residential properties on weekly basis to maintain grass length.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Removed grass clippings and leaves from property using blower.
- Removed rocks and other items from lawn for mower safety and clean appearance.
- Adjusted mower height and speed settings to accommodate different types of terrain.
- Emptied and cleaned grass catcher and mulching bags to discard grass cuttings.
- Greeted property owners and other individuals on property to maintain friendliness.
- Edged sidewalks, driveways, and landscape features using line trimmer.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Designed and installed custom landscape features to meet clients'' aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
Greenhouse Worker
Yard Market Nursery
Omaha, NE
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
- Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
- Improved overall greenhouse efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Enhanced plant growth by implementing effective watering and fertilization techniques.
- Ensured optimal growing conditions with diligent monitoring and adjusting of temperature, humidity, and lighting levels.
- Maximized space usage within the greenhouse through strategic arrangement of plants according to size, light requirements, and other environmental factors.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks on greenhouse equipment to ensure proper functionality throughout the growing season.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees, and grass.
- Assisted in development of planting schedules to maximize greenhouse space and productivity.
- Optimized plant spacing to increase air circulation and reduce risk of disease.
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Council Bluffs, IA05-2024
Skills
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Grounds Maintenance
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Landscaping
- Using hand tools
- Flexible Schedule
- Weeding gardens
- Weed Removal
- Work Orders
- Hedge and Bush Trimming
- Landscape maintenance
Timeline
Groundskeeper/Landscape Worker
Mike Leader
06.2023 - Current
Lawn Mower/Landscaper
Dustin Evans
05.2021 - Current
Greenhouse Worker
Yard Market Nursery
06.2020 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School