Santiago Rodriguez
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Experienced hard working grounds worker offering 21 years of experience and skilled in horticulture and landscaping maintenance Motivated and proactive professional with key strengths in Custodial, landscape maintenance and customer service. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and customer satisfaction high. Extensive knowledge leading crews in all areas of landscape maintenance and repair.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Custodian /Groundskeeper 2
City Of Fayetteville
01.2023 - Current
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins In the Parks.
- Collaborated with other Parks staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Grounds Worker II
City Of Oxnard
02.2002 - 09.2022
- Directed and lead team of 6 groundskeepers in parks and public grounds operations.
- Actively listened to residents, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
- Maintained and repaired underground sprinkler systems, irrigation clocks and backflows for parks and public grounds.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides onto shrubs, and grass to maintain soil fertility and defend against weeds.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to remove graffiti.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
Grounds Worker Trainee
City Of Oxnard
05.2001 - 02.2002
- Under general supervision used gardening equipment, including push mowers and riding mowers to maintain turf in park and public grounds
- Used gardening tools, including pitch forks and shovels to apply mulch for protection.
- Landscaped parks by planting flowers, grass, trees and bushes.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment
Education
GED -
Carpinteria High School/El Puente Community School
Carpinteria, CA08.1993
Skills
- Irrigation repair and maintenance
- Planting shrubs, plants and trees
- Customer service
- Chemical Applications
- Fluent in Spanish
- Responsible and Dependable
- Corrective Maintenance
- Landscape equipment operation
- Crew Supervision
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Maintaining Equipment
Certification
- Forklift Operator certification - 2019
- Anti-harassment Training - 2020
- [Adult,child and infant /A.E.D Instructor] - 2005-2008
- Certified pesticide operator License - 2008
Timeline
Custodian /Groundskeeper 2
City Of Fayetteville
01.2023 - Current
Grounds Worker II
City Of Oxnard
02.2002 - 09.2022
Grounds Worker Trainee
City Of Oxnard
05.2001 - 02.2002
GED -
Carpinteria High School/El Puente Community School
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