Carlos Caicedo
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Highly-motivated Nursery Gardener and Arborist with a proven track record at City of Edmonton, specializing in plant propagation, pest management and horticulture practices. Leveraging in-depth knowledge of plant health care and arboriculture, alongside strong leadership abilities, to enhance nursery operations and tree maintenance. Holds key certifications and excels in safe equipment operation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursery Gardener
City of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta
10.2023 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive plan for the propagation, cultivation, and maintenance of native plants, and a range of trees.
- Experienced with plant propagation activities, including seeding, and cuttings. Transplanting of seedlings and cuttings.
- Optimized the use of seedbeds and greenhouse space for propagation activities.
- Performed gardening work, propagation, transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning.
- Monitored seedlings and cuttings to ensure they have the best conditions for healthy growth, and recommended appropriate control measures when needed.
- Worked closely with the nursery's leadership to develop and implement production plans for trees and native plants.
- Maintained accurate records of plant production and other relevant information.
- Assisted with other related operational work at the nursery, including the operation of a variety of equipment, pruning, irrigation, and application of pesticides.
- Supervised and trained staff effectively.
Nursery Worker I
City of Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Regular surveillance of plant inventory for pests, diseases and abiotic problems
- Prepare records of any discoveries and develop management/control strategies
- Manage and set up irrigation system according to weather conditions
- Propagate diverse plant material through cuttings, and germination
- Transplant and cultivate nursery stock including pruning, digging, irrigating, staking and fertilizing
- Manage plant inventory and share with other teams as needed
- Identify and resolve plant health problems (disease, insects, rodents)
- Assist in general maintenance of the nursery crops and fields
- Acting Crew Leader for three weeks in a proficient manner
- Usage of Horticultural equipment for various Nursery and Forestry operations applying Best Management Practices
- Knowledge of arboricultural procedures, materials, tools, and equipment used in the production and maintenance of nursery plant crops
- Identify various plants, understand plant needs and care
- Search for cuttings and seeds for propagation purposes
- Work safely around chemicals and equipment with proper PPE
- Proficient operator of skidsteer, rototiller, tractor and a 1 ton truck
Arborist in Training
City of Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist Arborist to organize branches for the chipper crew
- Set up the working area for safety purposes
- Perform ground pruning
Arborist
Davey Tree Expert Co.
Edmonton, AB
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Collaborated, trained and participated in regular tree maintenance including structural pruning, removal of suckers, removed of damaged, diseased and dead trees
- Installed and removed of tree stakes
- Applied pesticides and fungicides to trees for disease and pest control purposes
- Prepared work records, reports and equipment time sheets and maintained records in paper form
- Identified and resolved plant health problems (diseases, insects) and assist in general maintenance and treatments
- Operated bucket truck, wood chipper, chain saw, pull saw, hand saw, pull pruner and clippers
Education
Plant Propagation
Olds College
Olds07-2024
Diploma - Pesticide Applicator
Lakeland College
Olds2020
Apprenticeship Certificate With Honors - Arborist
Humber College
Toronto, ON06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Palmira, Colombia12.1999
Skills
- Experience propagating and maintaining a diverse range of plant species using various methods
- In-depth knowledge of Plant and Tree Health Care including plant identification and pest management
- Ability to use Horticultural equipment in a safe manner
- Knowledge of arboriculture procedures, materials, and tools; skilled in irrigation system management
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and trouble shoot any issue that arises
- Highly motivated to work safely using appropriate PPE
- Proven ability to supervise and train staff and able to work effectively within a team
- Valid Alberta Landscape Pesticide Applicator Certification
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
CITY OF EDMONTON TICKETS
- C-NSC Permit 2024
- COE Trailer Training 2024
- Rigging Level I 2023
- WHMIS 2023
- Ground Disturbance 201 2023
- Front end loader 2022
- First Aid 2022
- Chainsaw use 2022
- Skid Steer 2022
- Driving Permit for small vehicles 2022
Timeline
Nursery Gardener
City of Edmonton
10.2023 - Current
Arborist in Training
City of Edmonton
11.2022 - 12.2022
Nursery Worker I
City of Edmonton
06.2022 - 09.2023
Arborist
Davey Tree Expert Co.
02.2019 - 05.2022
Plant Propagation
Olds College
Diploma - Pesticide Applicator
Lakeland College
Apprenticeship Certificate With Honors - Arborist
Humber College
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
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