Scott Hicks
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Experienced lawn care professional with 15+ years experience. Focused on helping lawns become weed free and green for residential and commercial customers. Well-versed in applying chemicals and insecticide safely. Excellent skills in interpersonal communication, customer service and sales. Certified Pest Control Technician extensively trained in safety protocols. Real team player enthusiastic about meeting new people.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Commercial Applicator
Weed Free & Green
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2016 - Current
- Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
- Completed required treatment documentation while on-site and returned paperwork to office for processing.
- Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions.
- Adhered to most stringent safety procedures when applying chemicals.
- Responded to customer phone calls and emails quickly to maximize service and improve retention rates.
- Attended company workshops and seminars to learn about most up-to-date information and methods regarding pest control.
Lawn Care Specialist
Weed Free & Green
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2016 - Current
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Diagnosed lawn and garden issues and recommended targeted solutions.
- Participated in seminars to better understand natural pest control products.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Applied pest control substances to eradicate weeds and other pests affecting plant life.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting and other related topics.
Assistant Manager
WALMART, Walmart
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2000 - 02.2016
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
Lawn Care Technician
Lawn Master
Salt Lake City, UT
03.1993 - 09.2000
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Diagnosed lawn and garden issues and recommended targeted solutions.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
University 0f Utah
Salt Lake City, UTHigh School Diploma -
Olympus High School
Salt Lake City, UT06.1980
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Pest management techniques
- Property Inspection
- Safety protocols
- Chemical application experience
- Chemical storage
- Safety precautions and procedures
- Team mentoring
- Service vehicle maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment and tools
Certification
Licensed by the Utah State Department of Agriculture for terf and ornamental, and structural pests.
Timeline
Lead Commercial Applicator
Weed Free & Green
02.2016 - Current
Lawn Care Specialist
Weed Free & Green
02.2016 - Current
Assistant Manager
WALMART, Walmart
09.2000 - 02.2016
Lawn Care Technician
Lawn Master
03.1993 - 09.2000
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
University 0f Utah
High School Diploma -
Olympus High School