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Steve Nowland

Lithia,Florida

Summary

Punctual Groundskeeper with 11 years of hands-on experience maintaining grounds for various facilities. Skilled in trimming trees and hedges, disposing of litter and garbage and fertilizing lawn. In-depth knowledge of job-related tools and equipment operations. Energetic Groundskeeper recognized for working well under pressure and quickly adapting to guidelines. Meticulous and attentive individual with 11 years of hands-on experience maintaining lawns, yards and landscaping elements. Familiar with horticulture products and tree and lawn diseases. Safety-conscious Groundskeeper for commercial facilities. Brings 11 years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance and building access maintenance. Thorough and dedicated worker skilled at conducting inspections to maintain or troubleshoot building or grounds issues. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Harris Citrus Nursery
Lithia, FL
08.2007 - Current
  • Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
  • Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
  • Removed debris and trash from surrounding areas and disposed of recyclable materials properly.
  • Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
  • Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
  • Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
  • Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Sourced materials from various places to cut costs and expedite completion.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.

Correctional Sergeant

Department of Corrections
Hardee, Florida
01.2004 - 08.2007
  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
  • Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
  • Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
  • Monitored disciplinary and medical lockups every 60 minutes.
  • Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
  • Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
  • Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
  • Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
  • Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
  • Settled disputes between inmates.
  • Oversaw facility operations when monitoring laundry services, meal preparation and service, prisoner escorting and video surveillance.
  • Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
  • Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
  • Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.

Education

Basic Correctional Officer Course -

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
01.2001

Skills

  • Planting
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Project management
  • Using hand tools
  • Facility maintenance and repair
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Managing work crews
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Heavy lifting
  • Fertilizer and pest control
  • Safe handling of pesticides

Timeline

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Harris Citrus Nursery
08.2007 - Current

Correctional Sergeant

Department of Corrections
01.2004 - 08.2007

Basic Correctional Officer Course -

Hillsborough Community College
Steve Nowland