Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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William Grathen

Grand Rapids

Summary

Dedicated Grounds Crew Member at Maple Hill Golf, skilled in equipment maintenance and customer service. Enhanced safety and efficiency through proactive debris removal and effective communication. Recognized for maintaining high cleanliness standards and adapting to changing project needs, ensuring a pristine environment for patrons and promoting teamwork among crew members.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] bringing hands-on experience in maintaining landscaped areas, operating machinery, and performing routine groundskeeping tasks. Successfully contributed to upkeep of high-traffic outdoor environments by ensuring cleanliness and order. Demonstrated ability in using landscaping tools and fostering safe work environment.

Experienced with maintaining green spaces, operating landscaping machinery, and performing routine groundskeeping duties. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of horticulture and landscape design to enhance outdoor environments. Track record of ensuring safety and efficiency in all grounds maintenance activities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grounds Crew Member

Maple Hill Golf
04.2002 - 03.2025
  • Demonstrated flexibility in daily responsibilities by adapting to changing weather conditions or emergent project needs.
  • Maintained equipment in optimal condition by performing regular cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  • Promoted teamwork among crew members through clear communication and cooperation during project execution.
  • Improved safety on the grounds by promptly removing debris and maintaining walkways.
  • Increased efficiency in daily tasks by utilizing proper tools and techniques for each job assignment.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the property by routinely picking up litter and ensuring trash receptacles were emptied regularly.
  • Provided excellent customer service to patrons by addressing inquiries or concerns related to groundskeeping work.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Kentwood High
Kentwood, MI

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Lawn care
  • Irrigation systems
  • Safety compliance
  • Waste disposal
  • Groundskeeping techniques
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Effective problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Physical stamina
  • Adaptability to weather
  • Task prioritization
  • Drainage solutions
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Composting methods
  • Water feature installation
  • Soil management
  • Debris removal
  • Retaining walls
  • Landscaping expertise
  • Plant identification
  • Mulching techniques
  • Pathway construction
  • Snow removal
  • Lawn aeration
  • Fertilizer application
  • Pest control
  • Erosion control
  • Flower bed maintenance
  • Leaf blowing
  • Tree pruning
  • Horticultural tools
  • Weed control
  • Heavy lifting
  • Physically fit
  • Jobsite safety
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Machine safety practices
  • Pruning and hedging
  • Weeding and edging
  • Weather tolerance
  • Weeding gardens
  • Landscape equipment operation
  • Pruning skills
  • Lawn and grounds maintenance
  • Staff management
  • Stonework
  • Seasonal planting
  • Soil preparation
  • Pest management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Tree identification
  • Using hand tools
  • Responsible and punctual
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Trimming and weeding
  • Tree removal
  • Drainage installation
  • Watering lawns and trees
  • Planting flowers and bushes
  • Sod laying
  • Tree and shrub planting
  • Pruning techniques

Certification

show fer license /highlo certified

Languages

English

Timeline

Grounds Crew Member

Maple Hill Golf
04.2002 - 03.2025

High School Diploma -

East Kentwood High
William Grathen