LOREN NEUFELD
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Professional Groundskeeper with a proven track record at Lacoste Landscaping, excelling in landscape maintenance and plant health monitoring. Adept at using horticultural tools and applying fertilizers safely, I consistently exceed customer expectations through innovative solutions and a dedicated work ethic. Committed to enhancing green spaces and delivering exceptional service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Lacoste Landscaping
03.2024 - Current
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers and herbicides, using hand or automatic dispensers.
- Performed seasonal landscaping tasks including planting flowers, bushes, and trees.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Upheld high safety standards on all tasks performed ensuring minimal accidents or injuries within the workplace.
- Managed comprehensive grounds maintenance schedules for optimal productivity and cost-effectiveness..
- Transported mulch, soil and sand using shovel and rake.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Mulched flower beds to retain moisture levels in the soil.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Performed soil cultivation, digging, mulching, and watering as needed.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Provided recommendations for landscape improvements and enhancements.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Operated a variety of power and hand tools in the maintenance of green spaces.
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Watered plants, flowers, and turf to maintain healthy growth.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Maintenance Groundskeeper
Shelmerdine Ltd.
03.2014 - 03.2024
- Conducted seasonal plantings to maintain an attractive appearance.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Demonstrated attention to detail while ensuring all aspects of ground maintenance were executed with precision.
- Improved landscape appearance by trimming trees, shrubs, and hedges.
Education
Expert Gardener Diploma - Horticulture
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB05-1991
High School Diploma -
Garden Valley Collegiate
Winkler, MB06-1975
Skills
- Proficient in Hand Tool Operation
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Gardening Expertise
- Inspecting completed work
- Cultivating soil
- Trimming and edging flower beds
- Weeding gardens
- Monitoring health of plants
- Mulching gardens
- Hedge and Shrub trimming
- Fertilizer application
- Horticultural Equipment (Power Tools)
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Garden design
- Tree pruning
- Dedicated work ethic
- Plant identification
- Fertilizing
- Safety-oriented
- Detail-oriented
- Soil preparation
- Weed control
- Managing laborers
- Greenhouse operations
Languages
English
Professional
German
Limited
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Lacoste Landscaping
03.2024 - Current
Maintenance Groundskeeper
Shelmerdine Ltd.
03.2014 - 03.2024
Expert Gardener Diploma - Horticulture
University of Alberta
High School Diploma -
Garden Valley Collegiate
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