Luis Loza
Richmond,CA
Summary
Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays. Detailed groundskeeper cultivates and cares for grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings. Physically fit and strong individual with outstanding physical stamina to handle work in both cold and hot weather. Deeply familiar with landscaping tools and equipment operations. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Alfredos Landscaping
01.2016 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Utilized creative design techniques to maximize aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects.
- Managed and coordinated installation of complex landscaping projects.
- Educated clients on proper care and maintenance of landscaping projects.
- Researched and identified appropriate plants and materials for landscaping projects.
- Created and maintained detailed records of landscaping projects for future reference.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals on projects to complete large jobs and meet strict deadlines.
- Developed and implemented strategies for pest and disease control.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
- Developed and implemented strategies for water conservation.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
4300 Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA 9480406.2015
Skills
- Customer Service
- Hardscape Installation
- Stonework
- Staff Management
- Residential Landscaping
- Lawn Aeration
- Grounds Maintenance
- Landscape Design
- Lawn Care
- Soil Preparation
- Commercial Landscaping
- Jobsite Safety
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Pruning Skills
- Hedge Walls
- Trimming and Weeding
- Weather Tolerance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Sod Laying
- Construction Management
- Diverse Plant Knowledge
- Project Management
- Sprinkler System Knowledge
- Organic Practices
- Maintaining Equipment
- [Language] Fluency
- Landscape Equipment Operation
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Heavy Lifting
- Watering Lawns and Trees
- Using Hand Tools
- Decorative Stone Installation
- Tree and Shrub Planting
- Project Presentation
- Planting Flowers and Bushes
- Residential Construction
- Landscaping Plans
- Landscape Maintenance
- Strong Work Ethic
- Pruning and Hedging
- Outdoor Installations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Physically Fit
- Transplanting and Potting Plants
- Weeding Gardens
- Weeding and Edging
- Team Collaboration
- Project Design
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Landscaper
Alfredos Landscaping
01.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
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