Nick Ozarzak
Columbus
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent/Equipment Operator
Little Turtle Country Club
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with other groundskeepers to maintain consistently high standards across all areas of the golf course property.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure proper function, reducing downtime due to malfunctions or necessary repairs.
- Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains, and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs.
- Improved overall course aesthetics with careful pruning, shaping, and removal of trees and shrubs as needed.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Oversaw snow removal operations during winter months, ensuring safe and accessible pathways for staff and visitors.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of golf course renovation projects, resulting in improved playability and guest satisfaction.
- Implemented strategic drainage solutions to reduce standing water on fairways and greens after heavy rain events.
- Maintained healthy turf conditions by applying proper fertilization and irrigation techniques.
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
Spray Technician
Cardinal Lawns
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Optimized pesticide usage by accurately calibrating equipment, reducing waste and environmental impact.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Reduced callbacks for reapplications due to thorough assessments of initial treatments, ensuring complete coverage and desired outcomes.
- Treated areas with pesticides to alleviate bugs and other pests and destroy weeds.
- Cleaned or serviced machinery for operating efficiency using water, gasoline or hand tools.
Laborer
Altman General Contractors
03.2013 - 01.2018
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Ensured safety compliance through regular inspection of tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
Education
Construction Management
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHHigh School Diploma -
Bishop Hartley
Columbus, OH05-2024
Skills
- Time management
- Customer service
- Physical strength
- Landscaping
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Chemical application
- Drainage solutions
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent/Equipment Operator
Little Turtle Country Club
08.2021 - Current
Spray Technician
Cardinal Lawns
05.2019 - 01.2020
Laborer
Altman General Contractors
03.2013 - 01.2018
Construction Management
Columbus State Community College
High School Diploma -
Bishop Hartley
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