Kevin Barker
North Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Hardworking Landscaper with over 15 years of industry experience. Proficient in hardscape installations, machine maintenance and operation, planting, carpentry, and concrete installations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Good to Go Contracting
North Vancouver, BC
08.2023 - Current
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and a multitude of other landscape products.
- Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
- Operated different types of machines, such as excavators, bobcats, and track dumpers.
- Installed outdoor lighting.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Reviewed detailed drawings and held meetings with landscape designers.
- Drove delivery trucks filled with aggregate and soil.
Landscape Foreman
Northern Touch Landscaping
North Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2010 - Current
- Met with clients to discuss landscaping project process and deliver details regarding completion and proper plant care.
- Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to determine manpower and equipment needed.
- Delegated tasks to landscaping crews and supervised completion.
- Inspected malfunctioning equipment and troubleshot issues, returning tools to operation.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition (i.e. greasing, oil and fluid level checks).
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repair.
- 10 Years of Excavator, Bobcat and Track Dumper operating experience.
- Worked with lasers and transits to set heights.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Formed and poured concrete walls and flatwork.
- Installed drainage for houses and behind retaining walls.
- Monitored job site safety and work quality of landscaping projects.
Landscape Maintenance Worker
All Season Home Maintenance
North Vancouver, BC
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Eliminated undesirable weeds and pests by physically removing problems or applying chemicals.
- Spread fertilizers over ground covers and plants to promote growth.
- Pruned and maintained hedges, trees and shrubs with chainsaws and hedge trimmers.
- Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees and grass.
- Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools.
Carpenter's Aid
Independent Contractor
North Vancouver, BC
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Shaped or cut materials using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Installed, assembled and repaired woodwork, millwork, cabinetry and trim under supervision of master carpenter.
- Completed hands-on training with skilled carpenters, resulting in woodwork proficiency with equipment.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Assisted journeyman carpenters in installing fixtures and fittings.
- Learned how to install a variety of things including framing, flooring, sheathing, soffit, drywall, etc.
Education
High School Diploma -
Argyle Secondary
North Vancouver06.2006
Skills
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Material Take Offs
- Machine Safety Practices
- Excavator and Bobcat Operation
- Responsible and Punctual
- Staff Management
- Jobsite Safety
- Weather Tolerance
- Residential Landscaping
- Commercial Landscaping
- Landscape Equipment Knowledge
- Landscape Maintenance
- Chemical Application
- Equipment Maintenance
- Basic Stonework Design
- Hardscape Installation
- Using Hand and Power Tools
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Good to Go Contracting
08.2023 - Current
Landscape Maintenance Worker
All Season Home Maintenance
04.2020 - 09.2020
Landscape Foreman
Northern Touch Landscaping
09.2010 - Current
Carpenter's Aid
Independent Contractor
01.2009 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Argyle Secondary
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