Daniel De Fields
St. Catharines,Ca
Summary
Dedicated landscaping professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills, honed at Maintenance by the Yard. Proven expertise in grounds maintenance and landscape design, delivering high-quality results while ensuring safety and efficiency. Recognized for effectively training team members and resolving client concerns to enhance satisfaction and project success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Maintenance by the Yard
04.2017 - 11.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Resolved client concerns promptly by addressing issues professionally and offering viable solutions.
- Provided exceptional customer service during consultations to assess property needs accurately and recommend suitable landscaping solutions.
- Trained new team members on best practices in landscaping techniques ensuring consistent quality across all projects.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate plants based on climate conditions, soil types, and desired aesthetics.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
Roofing Laborer
JPG Roofing and Construction
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Removed old roofing material and properly disposed of all debris to maintain clean, organized work sites.
- Performed job duties at low, medium, and advanced heights on regular basis while observing safety protocols to avoid possibility of accidents and falls.
- Completed residential and commercial projects with tight schedules by working effectively with fellow team members.
- Maintained good physical fitness in order to maintain proper balance on inclined surfaces and at high levels off ground.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean work area and promptly addressing concerns.
- Expedited task completion through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
- Contributed to timely project completion by efficiently loading, unloading, and organizing materials.
- Enhanced team productivity by assisting with the repair and replacement of various roofing systems.
- Repaired and maintained roofing systems by replacing roofing tiles and refastening seams.
- Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with various roofing types such as asphalt shingles, metal, or slate for diverse projects requirements.
- Promoted safe working conditions through regular equipment maintenance and hazard identification.
- Facilitated efficient debris removal from job sites using proper disposal methods as per regulations set forth in contracts or environmental guidelines.
- Contributed to seamless teamwork dynamics by quickly identifying areas where help was needed most during complex installations or repairs.
Education
Kernahan Park
St. CatharinesSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Flexible and adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Lawn care
- Customer service
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscape maintenance
- Responsible and punctual
- Jobsite safety
- Team collaboration
- Maintaining equipment
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Landscape equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Residential landscaping
- Trimming and weeding
- Weeding and edging
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Landscape design
- Complex Problem-solving
- Tree and shrub planting
- Weather tolerance
- Weeding gardens
- Machine safety practices
- Sod laying
- Watering lawns and trees
- Sustainable landscaping
- Pruning and hedging
- Garden maintenance
- Transplanting and potting plants
- Physically fit
Timeline
Landscaper
Maintenance by the Yard
04.2017 - 11.2024
Roofing Laborer
JPG Roofing and Construction
03.2014 - 04.2017
Kernahan Park
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