RAFAEL GARCIA CARDENAS
HUNTINGTON PARK,CA
Summary
Reliable Landscape Laborer consistently shows up on time and ready to work. Willing to take on any task to support team and customer needs. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Skilled in organizing supplies, removing trash and operating power tools and equipment.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Maintenance Worker
North Star Land Care
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple locations.
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Landscaped city parks and city locations by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
Facility Service Lead Man
Farmer John
01.2006 - 03.2021
- Coordinate day-to-day for about 30 employees
- Maintain inventory of parts and supplies for facility repairs; order materials as needed
- Assist licensed plumbers, electricians and HVAC personal as appropriate
- Perform quality inspections on work completed by assigned crew
- Prepare and maintain records on all maintenance activities
- Oversee work of employees of supporting roles, including assigning workload and monitoring employee performance
- Ensure proper care in use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Assist in work direction and training of other personnel
- Plant, transplants, fertilizes, apply chemicals when needed
- Pick up and dispose of litter.
- Assist in maintenance activities as required.
- Ensure proper care in use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Landscape
Lawn Services
01.1990 - 10.2005
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained commercial and residential landscapes with comprehensive and diverse team.
Education
Completed Coursework Towards High School Diploma -
Huntington Park High School
Huntington Park, CaSkills
- Lawn Mowing Proficiency
- Work Site Cleaning and Organization
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Debris Collection
- Preventative Maintenance
- Gardening Knowledge
- Sidewalk and Driveway Upkeep
- Social Perceptiveness
- Worker Training and Motivation
- Team Collaboration and Cooperation
- Willing to take on challenges
- Performance Improvement
- Feedback Acceptance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Landscape Maintenance Worker
North Star Land Care
11.2022 - Current
Facility Service Lead Man
Farmer John
01.2006 - 03.2021
Landscape
Lawn Services
01.1990 - 10.2005
Completed Coursework Towards High School Diploma -
Huntington Park High School
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