Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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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, IN

Skills

  • 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
Nicholas Ventruella