Gary Grzywacz
Westchester,IL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure grounds gardener position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee, Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supplemental Supervisor
University Of Illinois, UIC
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- In charge of time cards.
- Making overtime phone calls.
- Scheduling.
- Going out into the field and assign work.
- Processing work orders.
GROUNDSWORKER
University Of Illinois, UIC
08.2017 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Operated stand up mowers, leaf sweeper and aerator to ensure grass lawns were taken care of through each season
- Used and operated skid steers for various jobs around campus
- Including: removal of snow around campus and snow on garage rooftops, mulching trees or beds, assisting with taking down trees, to move heavy equipment around
- Able to use plow on pick truck in winter time as well to push snow
- Also skilled in using the lift to cut down trees and high branches
- Operate and use the tractor to assist in big jobs as needed
- In example, can use tractor to push a water tank around campus to water flowers or grass
- Used a garage sweeper in parking structures to pick up debris and keep structures clean
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Work well with peers to complete bigger jobs in a safe and efficient manner
- Make sure to check machines daily before using for oil and hydronic fuel levels
- Also check tire pressure.
MAINTENANCE LABORER
University Of Illinois, UIC
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions
- Maintains The University of Illinois at Chicago's campus by removal and clean up of debris
- Also by salting/shoveling sidewalks, stairs and entrance ways throughout campus during the winter season
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and line trimming around walks, walls and flower beds
- Used chainsaws and pole saws to attend to trees that need pruning or needed to be taken down
- Used shears, pruners and hedge trimmers to prune and trim hedges and shrubs
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability
- Would use coal patch to patch holes where needed around campus
- Make sure sewers are clear from debris
- Will work in zone crew at times to adequately complete daily assignments in a team effort and in a safe manner.
Education
College of DuPage
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Maintenance and Repair
- Supplemental Supervisor
Certification
- College of Dupage Horticulture Program
- OSHA Safety
- Lift training
- Forklift training
- Tree care certified Illinois arborist
Timeline
Supplemental Supervisor
University Of Illinois, UIC
09.2022 - Current
GROUNDSWORKER
University Of Illinois, UIC
08.2017 - Current
MAINTENANCE LABORER
University Of Illinois, UIC
03.2013 - 08.2016
College of DuPage
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