Kevin Jongs
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. History of working alone or with performance-oriented team to complete tasks in a timely, orderly manner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Stewart Creek Dairy
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks to move products around the farm.
- Replaced cows and calves food, hay, and water regularly, while also treating illness and watching for changes in behavior.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Kept areas around the farm clean with pressure washing and removal of weeds.
Landscape Maintenance Worker
Vandenberg Landscapes
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Landscaped yards by planting annuals, perennials, grasses, trees, and shrubs.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
Landscape Installer
Vandenberg Landscapes
11.2016 - 03.2021
- Installed a variety of landscape features, including softscape and hardscape.
- Softscape features included planting trees, shrubs and perennials, as well as installing seed and sod lawns.
- Hardscape features included installing pavers, natural stone patios and walls, porcelain tiles, facing stones, and much more.
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems for gardens and lawns.
- Built a variety of structures such as walls, fences, and arbors using wood and woodworking tools.
- Maintained a clean and safe work site to ensure maximum efficiency and safety at all times.
Nursery Manager
Vandenberg Nursery
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Created plans to grow nursery and garden center and improved sales volume and profitability.
- Monitored watering times, soil conditions and plant positions and made adjustments in response to weather conditions.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized nursery for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Oversaw growth, planting and maintenance of retail nursery and display gardens.
- Ordered plants and nursery merchandise and maintained marketable inventory across seasons.
- Set up and managed irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
- Worked directly with customers to ensure they were using the correct plants for their landscape settings.
Landscape Installer
Basalt Landscape Company
09.2023 - Current
- Install a variety of landscape features, including softscape and hardscape.
- Softscape features include planting trees, shrubs and perennials, as well as installing seed and sod lawns.
- Hardscape features include installing pavers, natural stone patios and walls, porcelain tiles, facing stones, and much more.
- Install and maintain irrigation systems for gardens and lawns.
- Building a variety of structures such as walls, fences, and arbors using wood and woodworking tools.
- Maintain a clean and safe work site to ensure maximum efficiency and safety at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Credo Christian High School
Langley, BC06.2016
Skills
- Jobsite Safety
- Customer Service
- Strong Work Ethic
- Plant Knowledge
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organized Work Area
- Problem-Solving
- Hands-On Work
- Heavy Lifting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Landscape Installer
Basalt Landscape Company
09.2023 - Current
Nursery Manager
Vandenberg Nursery
03.2021 - 09.2023
Landscape Installer
Vandenberg Landscapes
11.2016 - 03.2021
Landscape Maintenance Worker
Vandenberg Landscapes
07.2016 - 11.2016
Farm Hand
Stewart Creek Dairy
03.2014 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Credo Christian High School
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