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Mark Foresman

Doylestown

Summary

Grounds maintenance professional with strong leadership skills and track record in landscape management, equipment maintenance, and team supervision. Skilled in horticulture and safety protocols. Known for effective collaboration, flexibility with changing needs, and driving team performance to achieve optimal results. Dependable and focused on maintaining high standards in all tasks.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Maintenance Manager

Peddlers Village
09.1991 - 09.2025
  • Supervised grounds maintenance team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
  • Developed and implemented seasonal landscaping plans to enhance aesthetic appeal of outdoor spaces.
  • Managed equipment maintenance schedules, optimizing performance and extending asset lifespan.
  • Trained new staff in best practices for groundskeeping techniques and equipment usage.
  • Coordinated with vendors for procurement of supplies, ensuring timely availability for projects.
  • Evaluated landscape health, recommending interventions to improve plant vitality and appearance.
  • Oversaw budget management for maintenance operations, achieving cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
  • Reviewed employee performance regularly against established goals, providing constructive feedback aimed at continuous improvement.
  • Supervised snow removal operations during winter months to ensure safe access throughout the property for staff and visitors alike.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate facility needs, enhancing overall functionality and appearance.
  • Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, communication, and professional growth.
  • Preserved the structural integrity of walkways, fences, and signage through routine inspections and repairs.
  • Upheld horticultural standards through careful selection of plants native to the region or well-suited for local conditions.
  • Improved safety standards by identifying and addressing potential hazards on the property.
  • Maintained a healthy plant environment with proper fertilization, pruning, and irrigation practices.
  • Enhanced landscape aesthetics by implementing effective grounds maintenance strategies and techniques.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by conducting regular preventative maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
  • Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
  • Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
  • Managed supply inventory and assigned replenishment to team members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Bucks East
Buckingham, PA

Skills

  • All phases of landscape maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Painting
  • Basic carpentry

Timeline

Grounds Maintenance Manager

Peddlers Village
09.1991 - 09.2025

High School Diploma -

Central Bucks East

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