Richard Gallant
Worcester,MA
Summary
To secure a position where excellent building, grounds and equipment maintenance skills can be an asset.
Professional Profile: Cooperative and flexible; readily adapt to changing needs and circumstances. Highly motivated, conscientious and confident self-starter who performs well under pressure. Interact effectively with a wide range of personalities and at all organizational levels. Enthusiastic team player who embraces a challenge and consistently achieves desired results. Able to manage multiple tasks, set appropriate priorities and meet deadlines.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Groundskeeper II
MAPFRE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.2016 - Current
- Performed a wide range of turf maintenance tasks including mowing, line trimming, fertilizer applications and spraying
- Seasonal pruning of trees and shrubs
- Diagnose and repair irrigation system issues
- Worked with facilities team members performing snow removal and ice melt applications
- Performed repairs and routine maintenance on tractors, lawn mowers, snow blowers, line trimmers and chainsaws
- Removed litter from company grounds on a daily basis
- Worked with facilities team members moving equipment and setting up offices and meeting rooms
Groundskeeper II
HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Performed a wide range of turf maintenance tasks including mowing, line trimming, fertilizer applications and spraying
- Seasonal pruning of trees and shrubs
- Diagnose and repair irrigation system issues including sprinkler head and sprinkler valve replacement
- Worked with facilities team members performing snow removal and ice melt applications
- Performed repairs and routine maintenance on tractors, mowers, line trimmers and chainsaws
- Removed litter from company grounds on a daily basis
Assistant Superintendent
KETTLEBROOK GOLF COURSE
01.2008 - 01.2012
- In addition to previous responsibilities, spray all greens, fairways, tees and rough
- Train and supervise a 10 person maintenance crew
- Diagnose and address any turf grass issues, maintain and repair as needed Toro sprinkler systems
- Set up the golf course on a daily basis with careful attention to detail and repair equipment as needed
Maintenance Worker
KETTLEBROOK GOLF COURSE
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Performed general maintenance on golf course grounds
Automotive Technician
HILLSIDE AUTO & TRUCK
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Performed a wide range of automotive repair and maintenance tasks including brakes, exhaust, suspensions, transmissions, alignments, drivetrain, electrical and engine performance
- All of the above involved troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair as needed
Automotive Technician
VILLAGE REPAIR
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Performed a wide range of automotive repair and maintenance tasks including brakes, exhaust, suspensions, transmissions, alignments, drivetrain, electrical and engine performance
- All of the above involved troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair as needed
Automotive Technician
FIRESTONE TIRE CENTER
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Performed a wide range of automotive repair and maintenance tasks including brakes, exhaust, suspensions, transmissions, alignments, drivetrain, electrical and engine performance
- All of the above involved troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair as needed
Education
Certificate - Winter School for Turf Managers
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, STOCKBRIDGE SCHOOL
Amherst, MA01.2007
Certificate - Computer Support Specialist IT
SALTER SCHOOL
West Boylston, MA01.2003
Post Graduate - Automotive Program
WORCESTER VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Worcester, MA01.1993
Graduate -
LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Leicester, MA01.1987
Skills
- Groundskeeping
- Chemical treatments
- Equipment operation
- Maintenance repair
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- John Deere triplex
- Jacobsen fairway mower
- Kubota f-3680 tractor
- Toro sprayer
- Reelmaster
- Ryan Greensair aerator
- Toro greensmaster sidewinder
Certification
- Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator License, #AL003554
- Massachusetts 1C-2A Hoisting License, #HE154184
Qualifications
Cooperative and flexible; readily adapt to changing needs and circumstances., Highly motivated, conscientious and confident self-starter who performs well under pressure., Interact effectively with a wide range of personalities and at all organizational levels., Enthusiastic team player who embraces a challenge and consistently achieves desired results., Able to manage multiple tasks, set appropriate priorities and meet deadlines., Strong background in all aspects of groundskeeping, Knowledge of chemical treatments, Experience in equipment operation, maintenance repair, Software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, John Deere triplex and mowers, Jacobsen fairway mower, Kubota f-3680 tractor, Toro sprayer and reelmaster, Ryan Greensair aerator, Toro greensmaster sidewinder
Travel Relocation
Able to Travel or Relocate
Personal Information
- Health Status: Excellent Health
- Marital Status: Single
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Reading
- Physical Fitness
- Billiards
- Sports Fan
- Camping
Timeline
Groundskeeper II
MAPFRE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.2016 - Current
Groundskeeper II
HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY
01.2012 - 01.2016
Assistant Superintendent
KETTLEBROOK GOLF COURSE
01.2008 - 01.2012
Maintenance Worker
KETTLEBROOK GOLF COURSE
01.2004 - 01.2008
Automotive Technician
HILLSIDE AUTO & TRUCK
01.2000 - 01.2003
Automotive Technician
VILLAGE REPAIR
01.1996 - 01.2000
Automotive Technician
FIRESTONE TIRE CENTER
01.1991 - 01.1995
Certificate - Computer Support Specialist IT
SALTER SCHOOL
Post Graduate - Automotive Program
WORCESTER VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Graduate -
LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Certificate - Winter School for Turf Managers
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, STOCKBRIDGE SCHOOL
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