Summary
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Work History
Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Kenneth Westerman

Valley Springs,CA

Summary

Dedicated and experienced lead landscaper with over 23 years at Jackson Rancheria Hotel and Casino. General lead worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Landscaper Level III

Jackson Rancheria Hotel and Casino
Jackson, CA
01.2002 - Current
  • Executed construction projects involving ponds, retaining walls, dry creek beds, grading, and drainage work. Performed tree pruning, weed control, pest control. Ensured road safety by implementing signs, and traffic control measures. Maintained and repaired vehicles and equipment, proficient in PPE protocols.
  • Managed and directed daily activities of landscaping staff.
  • Performed regular property inspections to identify potential issues and areas requiring improvement.
  • Provided effective training, guidance and support to all team members.
  • Assisted in the selection, installation, and maintenance of various plants and trees on job sites.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization as needed.
  • Conducted soil testing to determine proper fertilizer requirements for lawns and gardens.
  • Organized weekly schedules for landscaping staff to maximize productivity.
  • Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for landscaping projects.
  • Coordinated with vendors regarding orders of materials or supplies needed for projects.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
  • Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
  • Built retaining walls, decks, and large and small-scale water features to enhance grounds.
  • Performed erosion control measures to protect landscape features and surrounding areas.
  • Adjusted amount of water consumption using irrigation methods to prevent waste.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards on job sites.

Education

High School -

Skills

  • Drawing plans
  • Water auditing
  • Irrigation systems and controls
  • Diagnosing water problems
  • Building ponds
  • Retaining walls
  • Dry creek beds
  • Grading and drainage work
  • Weed and pest control
  • Solving and fixing mechanical problems
  • Welding
  • Metal work fabrication
  • Operating heavy equipment such as bobcats, backhoes, sky tracks, forklifts, small dump trucks, mini/ midsize excavators
  • Road safety and traffic control
  • Proficient with hand tools and power tools
  • Some carpentry and electrical work
  • Design skills
  • Erosion Control
  • Hardscape Installation
  • Commercial Landscaping
  • Jobsite Safety
  • Soil preparation
  • Chemical Application
  • Organic Practices

Certification

  • Indigenous Artifact Monitoring; Certified Tribal Monitor; The Koy'o Land Conservancy, on behalf of The Colfax Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe, and Far Western Anthropological Research Group, Inc.
  • WAS Certified in Weed Control and Pest Control Spraying
  • Forklift training
  • Scissor lift training

Volunteer Experience

  • Junior Football, Calaveras County, Coach, Board Representative, Safety Coordinator, 01/01/2009, 12/31/2016
  • Calaveras Softball League and Travel ball Program, Coach, Vice President, 01/01/2017, 12/31/2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Landscaper Level III

Jackson Rancheria Hotel and Casino
01.2002 - Current

High School -

Kenneth Westerman