Landscaper and Landscape Designer A&W Landscaping and lawn care
Porter, TX
12.1994 - 04.2001
Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
Installed water features such as fountains and sprinkler systems.
Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
Assisted in building decks and patios to create outdoor living spaces.
Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
Performed routine maintenance of irrigation systems including repairs when needed.
Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
Used aerial lifts to reach higher elevations while performing trimming tasks.
Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
Provided knowledgeable advice about plant selection for customers' landscapes.
Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks and large and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
Recorded services rendered, materials used and charges assessed on specified forms.
Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers or foliage.
Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
Built or maintained greenhouses, fences or benches,
Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
Winterized irrigation systems and restarted systems in spring.
Adjusted amount of water consumption using irrigation methods to prevent waste.
Cared for artificial turf fields, periodically removing turf and replacing cushioning pads.
Maintained artificial turf by vacuuming and disinfecting after use to prevent harmful bacteria growth.
Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
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