Raul Islas
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Hardworking Gardener skilled in designing and maintaining landscaping work for diverse customers. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and customer satisfaction high. Effectively used power tools and equipment to maintain healthy plants. History of working alone or with performance-oriented team to complete more than Number weekly jobs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Landscaper
Myself
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Researched and identified appropriate plants and materials for landscaping projects.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
- Utilized creative design techniques to maximize aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Educated clients on proper care and maintenance of landscaping projects.
- Managed and coordinated installation of complex landscaping projects.
- Created and maintained detailed records of landscaping projects for future reference.
- Developed and implemented strategies for pest and disease control.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
- Developed and implemented strategies for water conservation.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
Groundskeeper
California Lutheran University
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
Landscape Foreman
Islas Landscape Services
10.2007 - 09.2016
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Education
Landscape Design And Installation
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CASkills
- Basic Stonework Design
- Sowing Grass Seed
- Project Management
- Cultivating Soil
- Grounds Maintenance
- Hedge Design
- Applying Fertilizer
- Work Site Cleaning and Organization
- Trimming and Weeding
- Landscape Maintenance
- Mulching Gardens
- Insecticides Application
- Pest Control Chemicals
- Landscaping Knowledge
- Riding Mowers
- Lawn Aeration
- Planting Flowers and Bushes
- Soil Preparation
- Hazardous Chemicals
- OSHA Guidelines
- Plant Placement
- Worksite Safety
- Heavy Lifting
- Repair Work
- Project Design
- Basic Repairs
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Lead Landscaper
Myself
02.2022 - Current
Groundskeeper
California Lutheran University
09.2016 - 01.2022
Landscape Foreman
Islas Landscape Services
10.2007 - 09.2016
Landscape Design And Installation
Los Angeles Pierce College
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