Tyler C. Gray
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Seven years of landscaping experience, including three years as an Operations Manager for Florida Gardener and three years as an owner/operator of Southern Outdoors lawn care business. Skilled in leadership, equipment operation, problem solving, and training team members.
Professional grounds maintenance specialist prepared for this role with strong experience in landscape upkeep, equipment operation, and site management. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs reliably. Skilled in lawn care, irrigation systems, and outdoor facility maintenance, bringing dependable and proactive approach valued by employers.
Experienced with landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, and planting. Utilizes range of tools and equipment to maintain aesthetic and functional outdoor environments. Knowledge of horticultural practices and safety protocols ensures effective and safe grounds maintenance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grounds Worker
Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery
01.2021 - Current
- Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, and edging.
- Maintain landscaping equipment for safe and efficient operation.
- Operate tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, and other machinery.
- Assist visitors and families; maintain cemetery appearance.
Auto Technician
Walmart
01.2019 - Current
- Perform oil changes, tire services, and fluid maintenance checks.
- Operate car lifts and tire machines.
- Maintain a clean, safe workspace and provide customer service.
Operations Manager
Florida Gardener
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed crews, scheduled routes, and maintained equipment.
- Oversaw daily operations and team productivity.
- Trained new employees and monitored performance.
Mechanic / Crew Member
Ashley Valve
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Diagnosed and repaired valves for power plants, water plants, and ships.
- Performed welding, fabrication, packing, and lapping work.
- Selected tools and equipment required for each job.
Owner / Operator
Southern Outdoors
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided lawn care, irrigation repair, and general landscaping services.
- Operated mowers, tractors, backhoes, and irrigation systems.
- Managed scheduling, customer communication, and business operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Camden County High School
01.2012
Skills
- Operating mowers, tractors, and backhoes
- Repairing and operating irrigation systems
- Electrical wiring from blueprints
- Lawn aeration, fertilizing, and seeding
- Equipment repair and maintenance
- Repairing and maintaining tractor hydraulic cylinders
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscaping expertise
- Heavy machinery operation
Certification
- Virginia Driver’s License (Expires 11/2029)
- SDCB Lift Operator (Expires 03/2028)
- Excavator/Backhoe Operator (Expires 04/2028)
- Wacker Neuson / Front Loader Operator (Expires 04/2028)
- Cemetery Caretaker Training
- Turfgrass Training
Timeline
Grounds Worker
Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery
01.2021 - Current
Auto Technician
Walmart
01.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
Florida Gardener
02.2017 - 12.2019
Mechanic / Crew Member
Ashley Valve
01.2015 - 01.2017
Owner / Operator
Southern Outdoors
01.2012 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Camden County High School