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Christopher Carlisle

Cambridge

Summary

Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays. Detailed groundskeeper cultivates and cares for grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings. Physically fit and strong individual with outstanding physical stamina to handle work in both cold and hot weather. Deeply familiar with landscaping tools and equipment operations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaper

Facility Care Solutions
04.2023 - Current
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
  • Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
  • Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.

Landscaper

Gelderman Landscape Services
09.2009 - 04.2023
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
  • Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
  • Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
  • Trained new team members on best practices in landscaping techniques ensuring consistent quality across all projects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kitchener Collegiate Institute
Kitchener, ON

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Using hand tools
  • Lawn Care
  • Customer Service
  • Physically Fit
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Responsible and Punctual
  • Jobsite Safety
  • Team Collaboration
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Landscape equipment operation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Trimming and weeding
  • Residential Landscaping
  • Weeding and edging
  • Planting flowers and bushes
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Tree and Shrub Planting
  • Weather Tolerance
  • Weeding gardens
  • Machine Safety Practices
  • Sod Laying
  • Watering lawns and trees
  • Pruning and hedging
  • Hardscape Installation
  • Commercial Landscaping
  • Irrigation Installation
  • Lawn Aeration
  • Transplanting and potting plants
  • Soil preparation
  • Composting Methods
  • Pruning skills
  • Chemical Application
  • Seasonal Planting

Timeline

Landscaper

Facility Care Solutions
04.2023 - Current

Landscaper

Gelderman Landscape Services
09.2009 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

Kitchener Collegiate Institute
Christopher Carlisle