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SETH COLDWELL

Warrenville,IL

Summary

Skilled in team collaboration and worksite safety, I participated in grounds maintenance and reforestation projects at The Morton Arboretum and DuPage County Forest Preserve District, enhancing environmental restoration as well as maintaining landscape areas. My expertise in general grounds maintenance and training new employees ensures operational excellence and adherence to safety protocols, significantly reducing equipment accidents. My leadership has fostered a culture of efficiency and safety within the team.


Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gounds Maintenance Tech II Landscape

DuPage County Forest Preserve District
04.2025 - Current


  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Maintained grounds by mowing, trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.


Landscape Lead

Dutchman Hospitality Group
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Maintained grounds by mowing, trimming, and general clean-up.
  • Performed snow removal services.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.

Landscape Crew Leader

Forest Preserve District of Dupage County
01.2010 - 05.2024
  • Maintained grounds by mowing, trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
  • Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
  • Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
  • Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.

Natural Resources Technician

The Morton Arboretum
03.2009 - 11.2009
  • Supported reforestation efforts by removing invasive plants and trees within natural areas of prairies, woodlands and wetlands.
  • Promoted reforestation by reintroducing grass and groundcover plants into area to prevent soil from being washed or blown away.
  • Participated in development and implementation of fire management plans.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Biological Science Technician

U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service
05.2005 - 09.2005
  • Prepared supplies and work areas to keep daily workflows running smoothly.
  • Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
  • Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.
  • Evaluated collected data points from field collection surveys to produce summary reports.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management

The Ohio State University

Associate of Science - Natural Resources Management

Hocking College

Skills

  • Planting
  • Tree pruning
  • Yard mowing
  • Shrubbery trimming
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Lawn care
  • Tree and shrub planting
  • Pesticide applications
  • Mulching gardens
  • Tree removal

Certification

Chicago Wilderness Midwest Ecological Prescription Burn Crew Member Training Class 09/2009

Timeline

Gounds Maintenance Tech II Landscape

DuPage County Forest Preserve District
04.2025 - Current

Landscape Lead

Dutchman Hospitality Group
05.2024 - 04.2025

Landscape Crew Leader

Forest Preserve District of Dupage County
01.2010 - 05.2024

Natural Resources Technician

The Morton Arboretum
03.2009 - 11.2009

Biological Science Technician

U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service
05.2005 - 09.2005

Associate of Science - Natural Resources Management

Hocking College

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management

The Ohio State University

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