Johnathan Drake
Orillia,ON
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Landscape Technician with experience at OCS, proficient in power tool operation and yard maintenance. Recognized for enhancing client satisfaction through high-quality service and effective relationship building. Successfully reduced project completion time, showcasing strong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards in all tasks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Handyman
Drake Handyman Services
12.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted in basic repairs and maintenance tasks, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Supported skilled tradespeople with tools and materials for various projects.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify repair needs and prevent issues.
- Learned to operate hand and power tools under supervision for effective task completion.
- Duties:
- Home Renovations
- Concrete pads
- Drywall repairs
- Taping and Mudding
- Painting(Interior and Exterior)
- Deck repairs
- Roof repairs
- Insulating
- Decks
- Interlock and Patio and Flag stones
- Waterproofing foundations and Exterior Walls
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote safety standards.
- Completed repair projects on and under budget resulting in significant increase in new clients referrals
- Showcased strong attention to detail in all completed projects, ensuring that the highest quality standards were consistently met.
Landscape Technician
OCS
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Learned operation of landscaping tools and equipment for efficient task completion.
- Duties:
- Snow removal
- Training in different Loaders
- W80,Case,John Deer
- Side by Side with plow and blower
- Sidewalk Crew ensuring walkways,Driveways,Entrances are cleared and salted or Melter to prevent slip and fall,s
- Push and Riding Lawnmower,s
- Weed eaters,Backpack Blowers
- Working with Flag Stone,Patio Stones,interlocking stone
- Tree Removal
- Running Woodchipper,Chainsaws,Trimming Tree,s
- Ensuring all equipment is maintained
- Ensuring all equipment is topped off with Oil and fuel at the end of each shift
- Ensure all Properties are cleaned up after each job
- Participated in routine maintenance tasks, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were met.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies effectively to ensure availability and minimize downtime on job sites.
- Reduced overall project completion time with diligent planning and effective time management skills.
Landscape Technician
Von Stone Landscaping
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed regular maintenance tasks, such as mowing, edging, trimming, and pruning to enhance property aesthetics.
- Duties:
- Snow removal
- Sidewalk Crew
- Ensuring walkways
- Clearing of entrances
- Leaf and brush clean up
- Backpack Blowers
- Demonstrated versatility in tackling various tasks such as snow removal,landscaping material handling using the appropriate skid steer attachments
- Implemented sustainable landscaping practices to conserve resources and promote environmentally friendly solutions.
Landscape Technician
Partners Snow and Ice Solutions In
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Installed various hardscape elements like retaining walls, patios, walkways, and fences for improved functionality and curb appeal.
- Duties:
- Snow Removal
- Snow removal in rail yards
- Clearing of snow from buildings
- Clearing of snow from Train Fuel and Charging stations
- Ensuring all walkway paths down the tracks are cleared of all snow and lanes
- Snow Blowers
- Husqvarna with blower and plow with salter
- Skid Steer ( Foot pedal )
- Gator
- W80 Loader
- Painting( Interior and Exterior)
- Packer for asphalt
- Interlock stone
- Wood and chain link Fencing
- Concrete pads and curbs
- Weed trimmers and blowers
- Riding Lawnmowers
- Pruning and weeding gardens and shurbs
- Planting of new tree,s
- Remove debris and waste from railway tracks and the rest of rail yard
- Cleaning of all equipment and Company Vehicles
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring optimal performance during all tasks
- Clearing of snow on all city bus stops
Landscape Technician
Bill,s Lawn Care
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Optimized team efficiency by effectively delegating tasks, ensuring proper equipment usage, and monitoring work progress.
- Installation of Docks
- Dock removal in the fall
- Weed Trimmer,s
- Riding lawnmower,s (Zero turns) and push mowers
- Brush clean-up
- Gardening and pruning
- Ensuring all equipment is in top shape at the end of each day
- Providing training and guidance to new members sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards for exceptional service delivery
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality landscape services and maintaining clear communication.
Cleaning Services (Residential and Commercial)
Sensational Cleaning Services
05.2006 - 11.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Floor Scrubbers
- Pressure Washers
- Office Cleaning
- Cleaning of tech bays at Truck and Car lots
- Window cleaning
- Cleaning of Stores
- Cleaning of parking lots
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Skills
- Power tool operation
- Heavy lifting
- Landscaping
- Fence construction
- Gutter cleaning
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Repair work
- Yard maintenance
- Relationship building
- Power tools
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Landscape Technician
OCS
02.2025 - 11.2025
Assistant Handyman
Drake Handyman Services
12.2023 - 12.2025
Landscape Technician
Von Stone Landscaping
11.2023 - 03.2024
Landscape Technician
Partners Snow and Ice Solutions In
03.2020 - 12.2023
Landscape Technician
Bill,s Lawn Care
05.2019 - 11.2022
Cleaning Services (Residential and Commercial)
Sensational Cleaning Services
05.2006 - 11.2018
Chainsaw license
Running chainsaws to cut up wood dropped by the arborist and trim all small limbs to put through wood chipper.As well as trimming the lower branches on the tree,s