Travis Preston
Tracy,California
Summary
Experienced landscape professional with strengths in installation, irrigation systems, equipment operation, and turf maintenance. Known for safety compliance, attention to detail, and reliable outdoor property care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Travis Preston Landscaping
Tracy, CA
03.2011 - Current
- Installed sod, mulch, and decorative stone across residential and commercial properties.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, and hedges using hand tools and power equipment.
- Prepared soil, planted flowers, and maintained seasonal beds for landscape appearance.
- Irrigated lawns and gardens, checking sprinklers, hoses, and watering schedules.
- Inspected landscapes for weeds, pests, and damaged plants, then completed repairs.
- Removed debris, leaves, and branches from walkways, lawns, and work areas.
- Followed safety practices while handling equipment, chemicals, and outdoor work tasks.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cleaned up debris after completing job site tasks.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris to reduce hazards.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Adjusted amount of water consumption using irrigation methods to prevent waste.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
- Installed outdoor lighting systems to enhance the nighttime appearance of landscapes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Chabot College
Hayward, CASkills
- Landscape installation
- Irrigation systems
- Equipment operation
- Turf maintenance
- Project estimating
- Site preparation
- Grounds maintenance
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Plant care
- Customer communication
- Material handling
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Owner
Travis Preston Landscaping
03.2011 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Chabot College