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Elizabeth Sandoval

Compton

Summary

Eager to contribute my expertise in grounds maintenance to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal for a thriving outdoor space, while expanding my knowledge of sustainable landscaping practices.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Ground’s Maintenance Worker 1

Whittier Narrows Nature Center and Natural Areas
03.2022 - Current
  • Operated mowers and edgers to ensure well-maintained grounds.
  • Enhanced landscape appearance by trimming trees, bushes, and hedges.
  • Provided customer service when interacting with visitors on-site while addressing concerns related to the property''s appearance or safety features promptly.
  • Preserved facility cleanliness with routine trash removal and litter control efforts.
  • Reduced safety hazards through effective debris removal.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to maintain safe, attractive outdoor spaces for public enjoyment.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and improve personal skills in grounds maintenance.
  • Spearheaded dedicated focus on facility cleanliness via grounds inspections.
  • Evaluated grounds conditions regularly to identify potential issues requiring attention or improvement efforts.
  • Facilitated clear communication among team members to ensure smooth project execution across various departments involved in grounds maintenance activities.
  • Optimized equipment performance with routine maintenance checks and prompt repairs as necessary.
  • Set up and tore down rental areas for events, opened buildings and grounds and monitored events during guest use.
  • Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Fed educational animals at nature center.
  • Clerical work.
  • Placed warehouse orders and maintained inventory of supplies.
  • Created work orders.
  • Submitted monthly reports and vehicle mileage.
  • Supervised youth workers and assigned daily job duties and trained them to use various work tools.
  • Organized and assist Eagle Scout Projects and Girl Scout Projects.

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Building maintenance.
  • Cleaned offices.
  • Maintained inventory of maintenance supplies.
  • Submitted warehouse requisitions.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Enhanced landscape appearance by trimming trees, bushes, and hedges.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Preserved facility cleanliness with routine trash removal and litter control efforts.

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreations
10.2018 - 06.2021
  • Clerical work.
  • Provided customer service.
  • Answered and transferred calls.
  • Created work order tickets for email access.
  • Assisted in resetting customer passwords.
  • Maintained files of network applications and access forms.


Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
03.2015 - 10.2018
  • Maintained grounds maintenance of trails.
  • Weed abatement.
  • Operated mowers, edgers and maintained fresh and groomed grounds for guest enjoyment.
  • Reduced safety hazards through effective debris removal and sidewalk repair.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to maintain safe, attractive outdoor spaces for public enjoyment.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and improve personal skills in grounds maintenance.
  • Evaluated grounds conditions regularly to identify potential issues requiring attention or improvement efforts.
  • Facilitated clear communication among team members to ensure smooth project execution across various departments involved in grounds maintenance activities.
  • Supported healthy plant growth with proper pruning techniques and disease prevention measures.
  • Optimized equipment performance with routine maintenance checks and prompt repairs as necessary.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by managing daily work schedules for a team of groundskeepers.
  • Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
  • Set up and tore down rental areas for events, opened buildings and grounds and monitored events during guest use.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Preserved facility cleanliness with routine trash removal and litter control efforts.

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Maintained tree maintenance.
  • Operated tree stump grinder.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Operated wood chipper.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Reduced safety hazards through effective debris removal.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to maintain safe, attractive outdoor spaces for public enjoyment.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and improve personal skills in grounds maintenance.
  • Facilitated clear communication among team members to ensure smooth project execution across various departments involved in grounds maintenance activities.
  • Supported healthy plant growth with proper pruning techniques and disease prevention measures.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by managing daily work schedules for a team of groundskeepers.
  • Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Operated light duty truck.

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
10.2012 - 10.2013
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Maintained restrooms.
  • Maintained tools and equipment.
  • Replaced, cleaned, and adjust sprinkler heads.
  • Maintained records and written reports.
  • Supervised court referrals.
  • Maintained the health of lawns by applying fertilizers and pesticides as needed.
  • Helped maintain sports fields, ensuring they were properly marked, groomed, and ready for game day events.
  • Enhanced landscape appearance by trimming trees, bushes, and hedges.
  • Reduced safety hazards through effective debris removal and sidewalk repair.
  • Evaluated grounds conditions regularly to identify potential issues requiring attention or improvement efforts.
  • Optimized equipment performance with routine maintenance checks and prompt repairs as necessary.
  • Set up and tore down rental areas for events, opened buildings and grounds and monitored events during guest use.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
  • Preserved facility cleanliness with routine trash removal and litter control efforts.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to maintain safe, attractive outdoor spaces for public enjoyment.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and improve personal skills in grounds maintenance.
  • Facilitated clear communication among team members to ensure smooth project execution across various departments involved in grounds maintenance activities.
  • Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
06.2006 - 10.2012
  • Maintained restrooms.
  • Supervised court referrals.
  • Operated mowers, electric clippers and edgers and maintained fresh and groomed grounds for guest enjoyment.
  • Provided customer service when interacting with visitors on-site while addressing concerns related to the property''s appearance or safety features promptly.
  • Spearheaded dedicated focus on facility cleanliness via grounds inspections.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Supported healthy plant growth with proper pruning techniques and disease prevention measures.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by managing daily work schedules for a team of groundskeepers.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Enhanced landscape appearance by trimming trees, bushes, and hedges.
  • Reduced safety hazards through effective debris removal.
  • Set up and tore down rental areas for events, opened buildings and grounds and monitored events during guest use.
  • Optimized equipment performance with routine maintenance checks and prompt repairs as necessary.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
  • Preserved facility cleanliness with routine trash removal and litter control efforts.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and improve personal skills in grounds maintenance.
  • Facilitated clear communication among team members to ensure smooth project execution across various departments involved in grounds maintenance activities.
  • Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.

Recreation Services Leader

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
09.2001 - 06.2006
  • Maintained BMX race track.
  • Helped maintain sports fields, ensuring they were properly marked, groomed, and ready for game day events.
  • Reduced safety hazards through effective debris removal and sidewalk repair.
  • Evaluated grounds conditions regularly to identify potential issues requiring attention or improvement efforts.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to maintain safe, attractive outdoor spaces for public enjoyment.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Set up and tore down rental areas for events, opened buildings and grounds and monitored events during guest use.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Facilitated clear communication among team members to ensure smooth project execution across various departments involved in grounds maintenance activities.
  • Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Maintained records and ordered supplies.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Operated light duty tractor.

Recreation Services Leader

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
06.1999 - 09.2001
  • Assisted in Summer Day Camp.
  • After school program aide
  • Monitored summer lunch program
  • Coordinated daily activities.
  • Supervised youth workers
  • Mentored youth workers, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
  • Assisted in the set up and dismantling of rentals before and after events.
  • Maintained inventory and ordered supplies for programs.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Cerritos Community College
Cerritos, CA
09-1999

Skills

  • Bilingual : English and Spanish

Timeline

Ground’s Maintenance Worker 1

Whittier Narrows Nature Center and Natural Areas
03.2022 - Current

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
07.2021 - 03.2022

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
06.2020 - 07.2021

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreations
10.2018 - 06.2021

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
03.2015 - 10.2018

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
10.2013 - 03.2015

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
10.2012 - 10.2013

Grounds Maintenance Worker I

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
06.2006 - 10.2012

Recreation Services Leader

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
09.2001 - 06.2006

Recreation Services Leader

County of Los Angeles - Department of Parks and Recreation
06.1999 - 09.2001

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Cerritos Community College

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