Nicholas Ventruella
Fort Wayne,IN
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Gardener/Landscape Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician
City of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained park landscapes through planting, weeding, and mulching tasks.
- Operated landscape maintenance equipment safely and efficiently during daily operations.
- Assisted in designing flower beds and garden layouts for public parks.
- Implemented pest control measures to protect plant health across park areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete seasonal landscaping projects effectively.
- Monitored irrigation systems to ensure proper water distribution in park facilities.
- Recorded maintenance activities and reported issues to supervisory staff promptly.
- Used hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes, for various tasks around the landscape garden.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment used in the landscape garden.
- Maintained existing landscapes by pruning, weeding and fertilizing plants.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides to control weeds and pests in lawns and gardens.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while performing work duties.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Operated and maintained gardening tools and equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Landscape Groundskeeper
The Meadows LLC
Fort Wayne, IN
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintained landscape areas through mowing, trimming, and edging practices.
- Operated landscaping equipment including blowers, trimmers, and lawnmowers.
- Assisted with planting flowers, shrubs, and trees in designated areas.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides following safety protocols and guidelines.
- Cleared debris and litter to uphold cleanliness of outdoor spaces.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscape design plans effectively.
- Conducted regular inspections of grounds for maintenance needs or hazards.
- Supported seasonal projects such as snow removal and leaf collection tasks.
- Performed minor repairs to irrigation systems, sprinklers, and other landscaping tools.
- Pruned trees and trimmed bushes and hedges to keep grounds neat and inviting.
- Operated various equipment such as tractors, lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.
- Assisted with snow removal operations during winter months using shovels or snow blowers.
- Applied mulch around trees and flowerbeds to help retain moisture during dry periods.
- Planted seeds, bulbs and shrubs and applied mulch to protect against weeds.
Build Technician/Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Modbar LLC
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on espresso machines and related devices.
- Assisted in developing training materials for staff onboarding processes.
- Diagnosed problems using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies.
- Utilized hand tools to properly splice cables.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment.
- Processed returns efficiently according to company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with vendors on shipping schedules and backorders.
- Researched discrepancies between physical count of items versus inventory system reports.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Contacted transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return shipments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Japanese Language/ Arts
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Landscape design and irrigation management
- Pest control strategies
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
amateur knife and axe thrower. i enjoy drawing and painting as well as writing and producing music in my free time.
Languages
Japanese
Limited
Certification
- cpr certification through city of fort wayne
- chainsaw operator certification through city of fort wayne
- tractor/ skid steer operator certification through city of fort wayne
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscape Gardener/Landscape Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician
City of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - Current
Landscape Groundskeeper
The Meadows LLC
03.2021 - 04.2023
Build Technician/Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Modbar LLC
06.2016 - 11.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Japanese Language/ Arts
Ball State University