Mark Cavin
Boise,ID
Summary
Detail-oriented landscaping professional with experience in residential and commercial grounds maintenance. Skilled in mowing, pruning, planting, irrigation checks, and hardscape installation. Known for strong work ethic, heavy lifting, and dependable results under tight deadlines.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Terravita Landscaping & Gardening
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated crews during landscape maintenance assignments to keep work organized and on schedule.
- Operated hand tools and powered equipment safely for pruning, blowing, and cleanup tasks.
- Installed mulch, soil, and seasonal plantings to support property presentation standards.
- Monitored irrigation systems and reported leaks, clogs, and coverage issues for timely repair.
- Trained new team members on site procedures, safety practices, and proper equipment use.
- Delivered successful landscape projects within tight deadlines while adhering to client specifications and budget constraints.
- Constructed functional outdoor spaces such as patios, walkways, and retaining walls using a variety of materials.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts, and yard goats.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
Landscaping /General Maintenance
Pleasure Cove Marina & Club
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Maintained lawns, shrubs, and flowerbeds through mowing, trimming, pruning, and seasonal cleanup.
- Installed mulch, soil, and decorative stone to improve landscape appearance and plant health.
- Operated ride-on mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools safely during daily site work.
- Irrigated plantings and adjusted watering schedules to support healthy growth and conserve water.
- Removed debris, weeds, and dead vegetation to keep outdoor spaces clean and client-ready.
- Assisted with planting trees, shrubs, and seasonal flowers according to landscape plans.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Built hardscape features like patios, walkways, and retaining walls to enhance outdoor spaces. like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
Landscaping
Self Employed
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Resolved client concerns promptly by addressing issues professionally and offering viable solutions.
- Provided exceptional customer service during consultations to assess property needs accurately and recommend suitable landscaping solutions.
Pest Control Technician
Randalls Pest Management
09.1993 - 10.2017
- Conducted thorough pest inspections to identify infestations, entry points, and conducive conditions.
- Applied targeted treatments using safe handling practices and label-compliant procedures.
- Installed and serviced traps, bait stations, and monitoring devices for ongoing control.
- Educated customers on prevention steps, sanitation practices, and structural exclusion methods.
- Documented service findings, treatment details, and follow-up recommendations with accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vacaville High School
Vacaville, CA06-1993
Skills
- Using hand tools
- Equipment operation
- Landscape maintenance
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Residential landscaping
- Heavy lifting
- Irrigation management
- Physically fit
- Adaptability
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Responsible and punctual
Timeline
Landscaper
Terravita Landscaping & Gardening
05.2022 - Current
Landscaping /General Maintenance
Pleasure Cove Marina & Club
01.2019 - 11.2021
Landscaping
Self Employed
12.2017 - 12.2018
Pest Control Technician
Randalls Pest Management
09.1993 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Vacaville High School