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Scott Parker

Somerset,MA

Summary

At Butler Hospital, as a Lead Groundskeeper, I spearheaded team development and optimized operations, significantly enhancing property aesthetics and efficiency. Expert in project management and teamwork, my strategies reduced equipment downtime and fostered a culture of safety and excellence, demonstrating adaptability and a strong work ethic. A Groundskeeping professional with keen eye for detail and extensive experience in landscape management. Proven ability to enhance aesthetics and functionality of outdoor spaces while fostering collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, always focused on delivering top-notch results and responding to evolving needs.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Groundskeeper

Butler Hospital
02.1989 - Current
  • Mentor staff members, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
  • Trained employees on proper groundskeeping techniques and safety procedures, facilitating their integration into the team and promoting a culture of excellence.
  • Streamlined workflow for the groundskeeping team with effective task delegation and scheduling.
  • Work closely with management on budget spending.
  • Approve, sign and code all invoices
  • Facilitate relationships with outside vendors to perform task outside of our abilities.
  • Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
  • Utilized safe use of power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Oversee vehicle maintenance, thus reducing equipment downtime via regular maintenance checks and scheduling timely repairs as needed.
  • Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.

Education

GED -

Central Fall High School
RI

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

CCRI
RI

Master Gardener Program

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
04.2024

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Safety Compliance
  • Project Management
  • Waste Management

Certification

  • Butler Hospital Leadership Training Class of 2011
  • Husqvarna chainsaw certified
  • FEMA ICS-100 certified
  • FEMA ISC-200 certified
  • FEMA ICS-700 certified
  • Boiler Operators license
  • Awarded Army Achievement Metal from The Dept of the Army
  • for outstanding graduate 88M school
  • Honorable Discharge Dept of the Army
  • Butler Care award recipient (2) Exceptional Snow Removal & Arboretum Design Team

Timeline

Lead Groundskeeper

Butler Hospital
02.1989 - Current

GED -

Central Fall High School

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

CCRI

Master Gardener Program

University of Rhode Island
Scott Parker