Robert Olsen
Plattsburgh,NY
Summary
Hardworking employee with a diverse background with an attention to detail. Level headed with the ability to make hard decisions at a moments notice under stress, if necessary.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator/Landscape Foreman
Lakeview Lawn Care
04.2012 - 06.2020
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
Property Manager
Lake Country Village Homeowners Association
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
- Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
- Handled disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations of company staff.
- Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
- Organized and participated in meetings to give residents opportunity to ask questions and provide forum for issues to be addressed.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
New York State Department of Corrections Officer
New York State
02.1986 - 03.2011
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Patrolled facility and work areas to complete headcounts of inmates.
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
- Led inmate work crews completing maintenance, construction, farming and operations activities.
- Facility Team Leader of Crisis Intervention Unit responsible for monitoring and Intelligence gathering of gangs within the population. Hostage Negotiator.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Assumption Institute
Plattsburgh, NY06.1981
Affiliations
Volunteer for the American Red Cross: Northeast New York, Territory #4 Logistics Lead. Disaster Action Team, Supervisor
Timeline
Equipment Operator/Landscape Foreman
Lakeview Lawn Care
04.2012 - 06.2020
Property Manager
Lake Country Village Homeowners Association
06.2011 - 05.2012
New York State Department of Corrections Officer
New York State
02.1986 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
Mount Assumption Institute
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