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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, BC
06.2016

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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