Michael Buckley
Orlando,FL
Summary
Industrious Landscaper offering 20+ years of demonstrated success in landscaping sphere. Trained in most positions and most equipment use. Committed to punctuality, efficiency and adaptability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Specialist
Ciotti Lawns And More For Life
Sanford, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Demonstrated irrigation system features to customers and thoroughly explained functionalities and uses.
- Established lucrative customer relationships by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Delivered high level of customer support by servicing malfunctioning systems within allotted hours of complaint calls.
- Prioritized and corrected irrigation breaks to quickly restore service.
- Adjusted sprinkler head direction and angle based on identified wet and dry areas.
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems for healthy crop development.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to safety standards.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Installed irrigation systems for all types of customers, both residential and commercial.
- Operated complex irrigation systems with computer controls and extensive distribution lines.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Conducted thorough inspects and tests of previously installed systems to locate and correct faults.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Used proper tools to fit valves, couplings and assemblies to tanks and pumps.
- Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
Golf Cart Technician
Moto Electric Vehicles
Atlantic Beach, FL
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
- Customized carts and shuttles and other LSV's to customer wants and work sheet orders.
- Installed sound systems, led lights, DVD players, sirens, signage, white noise devices, custom upholstery, running boards, amongst many other items.
- Identify mechanical and electrical problems with vehicle and properly repair any issues.
- Assemble body panels of vehicles that got custom painted without doing damage to fresh paint.
- Work with in a set time frame to allow scheduled delivery of carts to customers.
Landscape Supervisor
Ciotti Lawns And More For Life
Sanford, FL
04.2012 - 07.2019
- Planned and supervised landscape activities while staying within budgeted hours and maintaining safe work environment out in field for crew members.
- Established relationships with various parties involved in landscaping process through strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Communicated crew performance concerns to management with recommendations for corrective action.
- Monitored proper use of required personal protective equipment on crew to promote safe work environment.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Reviewed plans and designs to verify completeness of grounds work.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
- Opened containers with steel cutters, claw hammers and other hand tools.
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Illustrated landscaping skills by planting grass, flowers and shrubs.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Prepped trimming tools by sharpening shears, grinders and saw teeth.
- Installed irrigation systems for all types of customers, both residential and commercial.
- Demonstrated irrigation system features to customers and thoroughly explained functionalities and uses.
- Prioritized and corrected irrigation breaks to quickly restore service.
- Adjusted sprinkler head direction and angle based on identified wet and dry areas.
- Maintained irrigation systems, recirculators and water features in excellent condition through continuous upkeep.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lyman High School
Longwood, FLSkills
- Jobsite Safety
- Work Organization and Prioritization
- Team Leader
- Sprinkler system knowledge
- Sprinkler System Maintenance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Retaining Wall and Fence Installation
- Water Use Optimization
- General knowledge of Florida landscapes and care for Florida landscapes
- Grounds maintenance
Timeline
Landscape Specialist
Ciotti Lawns And More For Life
03.2021 - Current
Golf Cart Technician
Moto Electric Vehicles
08.2019 - 02.2021
Landscape Supervisor
Ciotti Lawns And More For Life
04.2012 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Lyman High School