Guadalupe Espinoza Jr.
49-631 Cinnabar Lane, Coachella
Summary
Landscaping management professional with 13+ years of experience in horticulture, parks and landscaping, and facilities and grounds maintenance. Specialty areas include landscape irrigation and water conservation. Highly developed work ethic, problem-solving, and communication skills; comfortable working independently or with team members of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Quality Assurance Inspector
Eastern Municipal Water District
Perris, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Inspects the installation and maintenance of drainage systems, irrigation systems; inspects installation of pipe, heads, and valve assemblies to ensure proper materials and methods are used in the construction and maintenance of drainage and irrigation systems.
- Leads on-site safety meetings with various service-related contractors to ensure compliance with the District’s safety standards and contracted scope adherence.
- Monitors contractor work performance throughout project and/or contract term; upon completion notes non-compliance issues; implements or recommends corrective course of action; ensures that safety procedures are followed.
- Schedules quarterly and annual crane inspection and certification services with contractors; provides access to all contracted crane locations; inspects crane service area for accessibility and safety; provides oversight and updates crane inspection log books and crane asset monitoring systems; reports deficiencies.
- Performs minor maintenance and repairs to landscaped areas, facilities, and buildings; performs minor herbicide and pesticide applications, as needed.
- Provides information to the general public; responds to questions, complaints, and inquiries.
- Prepares necessary activity reports, documentation, and other communication materials.
- Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Performs related duties as assigned
Family Caregiver
Family Member With Progressive Cancer
Arizona
01.2023 - 03.2024
Facility Maintenance Crew Chief
Coachella Valley Water District
Coachella, CA
10.2016 - 12.2022
- Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
- Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
- Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Identify problems, research, and analyze relevant information, and develop and present recommendations and justification for solutions.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Complete and allocate appropriate resources for preventative maintenance across all areas to ensure compliance; remove unwanted pests or disease from plants, trees, grasses common to the region.
- Handle all chemicals relating to landscaping and ensure safe chemical disposal.
- Respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, staff, and outside organizations.
- Prepare clear, effective, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and written records of work performed.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural (add legal if applicable) guidelines.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Facility Maintenance Worker
Coachella Valley Water District
Coachella, CA
06.2014 - 10.2016
- + Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks.
- Recognize common plants, plant diseases, and insect pests.
- Learn to apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers; and read and understand herbicide labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS).
- Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work.
- Assist in maintaining irrigation systems and their components.
- Skillfully and safely operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education
Certificate Ornamental Horticulture -
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA01-2000
AS - Environmental Horticulture
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA01-2016
Skills
- Bi-lingual Spanish (speak, read, write)
- Landscape irrigation installation & maintenance
- Project and budget management
- Staff supervision, supervisory and payroll functions
- MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Work Order system, GIS & Network Fleet applications
- General maintenance
- Basic irrigation troubleshooting & repairs
- Inspection and quality control
- Client complaint resolution
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Control Quality Assurance Inspector
Eastern Municipal Water District
03.2024 - Current
Family Caregiver
Family Member With Progressive Cancer
01.2023 - 03.2024
Facility Maintenance Crew Chief
Coachella Valley Water District
10.2016 - 12.2022
Facility Maintenance Worker
Coachella Valley Water District
06.2014 - 10.2016
AS - Environmental Horticulture
College of the Desert
Certificate Ornamental Horticulture -
College of the Desert