John Bell
Augustus Landscaping
Kelowna,BC
1
Language
20
years of professional experience
Experienced landscaper with a strong work ethic, heavy lifting ability, and hands-on skill using hand tools. Reliable in lawn and grounds maintenance, trimming, weeding, and keeping outdoor spaces clean, healthy, and presentable.
Work History
Landscaper
1 Year 5 Months- Installed mulch, sod, plants, and decorative materials according to project specifications.
- Maintained lawns, shrubs, and flowerbeds through mowing, edging, trimming, and seasonal cleanup.
- Operated landscaping equipment safely, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools.
- Inspected irrigation systems and adjusted watering schedules to support healthy plant growth.
- Removed debris, leaves, and weeds to keep client properties clean and presentable.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Laborer/Garden Hand
6 Years 7 Months- Assisted vineyard and winery operations by handling cleanup, material movement, and worksite organization.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies, equipment, and harvest materials to support efficient production flow.
- Maintained safe work areas by following sanitation standards, hazard controls, and equipment procedures.
- Supported cellar and field crews with routine labor, tool preparation, and task completion.
- Used a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as mulching, weeding, trimming hedges for well-kept landscapes
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by performing regular maintenance tasks such as weeding, pruning, and mulching.
- Performed weeding by hand or with a garden hoe.
- Maintained landscapes by mulching, weeding and edging around flower beds, walls and walkways.
Labourer
4 Years 9 Months- Operated groundskeeping equipment to maintain safe, orderly eco-centre facilities.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, supplies, and waste for daily operations.
- Sorted recyclables and compostable materials according to site procedures.
- Performed routine cleanup of work areas, trails, and common spaces.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
Farmhand
10 Months- Cultivated organic crops through seeding, transplanting, weeding, and soil preparation.
- Monitored plant health and identified pests, disease, and irrigation issues.
- Operated hand tools and farm equipment for field maintenance and harvesting.
- Supported composting, mulching, and sustainable soil fertility practices.
Dishwasher
10 Months- Operated commercial dishwasher, washing and sanitizing plates, utensils, glassware, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintained clean dish station, prioritizing sanitation and organized workflow during high-volume service.
- Scrubbed pots, pans, and prep surfaces to support food safety and cleanliness standards.
- Restocked clean wares, ensuring steady supply for kitchen and front-of-house service.
Assistant
10 Months- Coordinated daily visitor services, providing accurate exhibit information and responsive front desk support.
- Managed artifact handling, cataloging, and storage procedures to protect collection integrity.
- Organized archival records, improving retrieval accuracy and supporting research requests.
Education
High School Diploma
Associate of Applied Science - Landscaping And Horticulture
Associate of Science - Anthropology
Skills
Using hand tools
Physical labor
Trimming and weeding
Irrigation system management
Heavy lifting
Flexible and adaptable
Strong work ethic
Languages
English
Timeline
Landscaper
Augustus Landscaping
03.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Laborer/Garden Hand
Summerhill Winery
03.2018 - 10.2024Read More
Labourer
Woodhaven Eco Centre
05.2013 - 02.2018Read More
Farmhand
UBC Organic Farms
09.2012 - 07.2013Read More
Dishwasher
The Well
09.2009 - 07.2010Read More
Assistant
Summerland Museum
09.2006 - 07.2007Read More
Okanagan College
Associate of Applied Science from Landscaping And Horticulture
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Summerland Secondary School
High School Diploma
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UBC
Associate of Science from Anthropology
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