Michael Jackson
Birmingham
Summary
Dynamic Landscape Crew Leader with proven expertise in crew leadership, safety compliance, and project coordination. Skilled in training crew members and managing landscape maintenance projects to enhance operational efficiency and ensure exceptional outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Landscape Crew Leader
City of Birmingham Public Works
Birmingham
08.2010 - Current
- Supervised landscape maintenance projects across city parks and public spaces.
- Trained and guided crew members in landscaping techniques and safety protocols.
- Coordinated planting, pruning, and irrigation tasks for optimal garden health.
- Oversaw equipment usage and maintenance, enhancing operational readiness.
- Scheduled daily tasks to optimize team productivity and resource use.
- Led safety meetings to promote awareness of best practices in landscaping activities.
- Trained and instructed new crew members to teach proper use of landscape equipment, maintenance practices and safety procedures.
- Communicated with managers to resolve issues needing attention on customer property.
- Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
- Organized worker schedules and supervised loading of tools and equipment on work trailers to prepare for upcoming workday.
- Provided guidance and direction to landscape crew members on proper techniques for planting trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants.
- Performed regular maintenance duties such as mowing lawns, pruning shrubs, trimming trees and edging beds.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, supplies and materials needed for landscaping projects.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations related to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
- Monitored job progress daily and addressed performance issues to maintain quality standards.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westend High School
Birmingham, AL05.1993
Skills
- Landscape maintenance
- Crew leadership
- Time management
- Equipment maintenance
- Project coordination
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operation
Certification
Commercial Applicator-OTPC
Timeline
Landscape Crew Leader
City of Birmingham Public Works
08.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Westend High School