Zachary Orth
FREDERICKSBURG,VA
Summary
Focused Lawn Care Technician offers outstanding communication and time management abilities. Safely operates and manipulates light-powered equipment and mechanical hand tools to complete landscaping tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lawn Spray Technician
Grass Roots Lawn Service
Fredericksburg, VA
02.2017 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on lawn care equipment.
- Mixed, loaded, and applied herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers, and other related products to customer's yards according to label instructions.
- Operated power sprayers and spreaders for the application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when spraying should be done.
- Inspected job sites before beginning work to ensure safety of personnel and property.
- Provided customers with information regarding proper use of pesticide products.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services provided.
- Adhered strictly to all state regulations regarding pesticide applications in residential settings.
- Maintained a clean workspace at all times including vehicles and equipment used for service calls.
- Followed company policies on safety protocols while working in the field.
- Disposed of used containers safely in compliance with local ordinances.
- Fertilized and mulched flower beds for healthy and attractive plants.
- Conducted yard maintenance tasks according to contract and to meet customer satisfaction.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Identified and diagnosed insect, weed and fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
- Maintained proper use of ergonomic practices, personal protective and safety equipment.
- Supervised and trained landscaping maintenance crew.
- Monitored plant health following fertilization applications.
- Mixed chemicals and fertilizers according to manufacturer instructions and safety standard to protect people, pests and vegetation from harm.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, performing routine maintenance and minor repair work and escalating major issues to supervisor.
- Applied pesticides and other chemicals to prevent growth of weeds and eliminate bugs and other pests.
- Projected positive image of company by always dressing appropriately, acting professionally, keeping neat, organized vehicle spaces and being punctual for appointments.
- Provided each customer with dedicated service and assistance to build positive relationships and promote long-term brand loyalty.
- Observed safety protocols when lifting heavy objects and operating equipment to avoid time-lost incidents or unnecessary delays.
- Diagnosed pest problems accurately through visual inspection methods.
- Conducted regular inspections of customer properties after treatments were completed.
- Started motors and used sprayer agitators, pumps and portable spray equipment.
Cook
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
Spotsylvania, VA
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Concrete Finisher
maxwell concrete
Prosperity, PA
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Inspected work sites to ensure that all safety protocols were followed.
- Installed expansion joints, sealants, coatings, and other protective treatments according to specifications.
- Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on equipment used during job such as wheelbarrows, shovels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stafford Senior High School
Fredericksburg, VA05-2008
Skills
- Fertilizer Application
- Chemical Handling
- Horticulture knowledge
- Responsible and Punctual
- Commercial Landscaping
- Chemical Application
- Physically Fit
- Hardscape Installation
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Weather Tolerance
- Strong Work Ethic
- Plant Knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Grounds Maintenance
- Residential Landscaping
- Lawn Aeration
- Equipment Maintenance
Certification
VDACS pesticide applicator certificate. registered tech
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lawn Spray Technician
Grass Roots Lawn Service
02.2017 - Current
Cook
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
10.2015 - 02.2017
Concrete Finisher
maxwell concrete
07.2013 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Stafford Senior High School
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