NEIL LIND
ROCKFORD,IL
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor - Landscaping
Rockford Park District
RPD Parks Department
01.2018 - Current
- Directs daily operations for district-wide landscape maintenance, overseeing personnel, equipment and scheduling
- Leads recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision, and performance management of seasonal staff, volunteers, and work crews
- Manages grounds maintenance initiatives including planting, pruning, pest management, memorial installations
- Oversaw preventative maintenance programs for vehicles, equipment, and facilities
- Supervises inspections of parks, buildings, and equipment to maintain safety and appearance, across district properties.
- Managed inventory control, equipment utilization, and supply procurement to support cost-effective maintenance operations and uninterrupted workflow.
- Assists in the development and administration of operational budgets, capital improvement planning, and long-term maintenance
- Collaborates with leadership teams, maintenance supervisors and departmental staff to execute operational plans, and district-wide improvement initiatives.
- Provides exceptional customer service by resolving operational issues and responding to patron concerns,
- Provides leadership and operational support across multiple projects while adapting priorities to meet changing organizational and seasonal demands.
Downtown Zone Coordinator
Rockford Park District
Downtown Rockford
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Directed all park maintenance in RPD 'Downtown Zone'
- Led a crew of 2 to 8 people in park maintenance tasks
Horticulture Maintenance Coordinator
Rockford Park District
Nicholas Conservatory And Grardens
10.2010 - 03.2017
- Assisted with all aspects of horticulture and maintenance at conservatory and gardens
- Applied chemicals inside and outside as needed.
- Assisted with special event set up and planning
General Maintenance
Rockford Park District
Sinnissippi Greenhouse And Gardens
10.2005 - 10.2010
- Cared for greenhouse, lagoon, rose garden, rec path and park areas
- Used a broad range of power tools, lawn care equipment, dump trucks, skid steers etc
- Assisted with horticultural duties - install indoor and outdoor displays. Grew thousands of flowers from plugs annually
- Applied chemicals as needed
- Directed a diverse crew of 2 to 10 people daily
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2005
Skills
- Certified Landscape Technician
- Certified Arborist
- Licensed pesticide applicator
- Forklift and Aerial lift certified
- S130/S190 Wildland Firefighter training
- Skid steer, 244J Loader, Tractor experience
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor - Landscaping
Rockford Park District
01.2018 - Current
Downtown Zone Coordinator
Rockford Park District
03.2017 - 01.2018
Horticulture Maintenance Coordinator
Rockford Park District
10.2010 - 03.2017
General Maintenance
Rockford Park District
10.2005 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University