Kyle Larkin
Sherwood,OR
Summary
I am a motivated and detail‑oriented groundskeeper seeking the Assistant in Training / Spray Technician position at Langdon Farms Golf Club. I am eager to continue and increase my hands‑on experience in chemical application, equipment calibration, and turf scouting while advancing technical and leadership skills within a high‑standards grounds crew. I am committed to maintaining exceptional course conditions and growing toward future leadership in golf course management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Groundskeeper
The Reserve Vineyards And Golf Club
Aloha, OR
04.2023 - Current
- Responsibilities: Maintaining optimal course conditions for golfers through regular mowing, edging, and trimming of greens, tees, and fairways.
- Assisting in running the weekend crew through scheduling, completing morning tasks (setting pins, rolling greens, mowing greens, bunker maintenance, blowing debris), communicating with the club house.
- Proficient in use of Toro and John Deer mowers.
- Recent opportunities in pesticide and herbicide application to greens, tees, and fairways.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for grounds keeping work and equipment operation.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Conducted regular assessments to identify and address pest and turf grass disease issues.
Lead Spray Foam Applicator
USI JB Insulation
Sherwood, OR
04.2017 - 07.2022
- Responsibilities: Learn and qualify to do home and commercial insulation.
- Spray foam insulation installation.
- Blow insulation installation.
- Crawl/attic space insulation removal.
- Displayed adaptability by working on various types of projects, including residential, commercial and industrial insulation applications.
- Reduced material waste by thoroughly calculating required materials before beginning each job.
- Assisted in training new team members on proper spray foam application techniques and safety guidelines.
Laborer
MCM Group Company
Portland, OR
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Responsibilities: Outside home/office paint prep, repairs, Christmas lights installation.
- Work with others or independently.
- Scraping, sanding, cleaning to prep for painting.
- Deck renovation and repairs.
- Install Christmas lights.
Seasonal Maintenance
City of Sherwood
Sherwood, OR
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Responsibilities: Grounds keeper of public lands: Use of John Deer and Toro mowers, weed whacking / string trimming property boundaries, maintenance on work vehicle and day to day equipment.
- Participate in teams that rotated depending on skills needed.
- Communicate throughout the team structure.
- Learn typical task expectations, how to use equipment and complete tasks on time.
Education
PACE Program - Turfgrass Management
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR04.2025
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Western Oregon College
Monmouth, OR06.2016
High School Diploma -
Sherwood High School
Sherwood, OR06.2015
Skills
- Focused communicator
- Critical thinker
- Team player
- Dedicated work ethic
- Adaptability and dependability
Skills
- Turf management
- Recent opportunities in pesticide applications
- Heavy equipment / Machinery
- Daily task; setting pins, bunker maintenance, rolling / mowing greens
Certification
- Turfgrass Management Program, Oregon State University
- Turfgrass Mathematics, Oregon State University
- Turfgrass Insect and Weed Management, Oregon State University
- Pesticide Applicator Education and Safety, Oregon State University
- Irrigation and Drainage, Oregon State University
- Introduction to Golf Course Management, Oregon State University
- Cool-Season Turfgrass Disease and Suppression Using Fungicides, Oregon State University
Timeline
Golf Course Groundskeeper
The Reserve Vineyards And Golf Club
04.2023 - Current
Lead Spray Foam Applicator
USI JB Insulation
04.2017 - 07.2022
Laborer
MCM Group Company
06.2016 - 11.2016
Seasonal Maintenance
City of Sherwood
06.2015 - 09.2015
PACE Program - Turfgrass Management
Oregon State University
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Western Oregon College
High School Diploma -
Sherwood High School