Spencer Larsen
Redding
Summary
Dependable and hard-working City of Redding Gardener, excelling in safety and communication while continuously furthering my education, obtaining certificates and licenses.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parks Gardener
City Of Redding
Redding
01.2025 - Current
- Prune small trees and shrubs.
- Drives a truck and operates equipment.
- Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems.
- Apply pesticides and fertilizers.
- Repair vandalism.
- Train small street trees, and establish a street tree inventory system.
- Planting and maintenance of small trees and shrubs in parks, along city-maintained hiking trails, and medians.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Ensure that garden maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
- Use power equipment such as mowers, trimmers and blowers to maintain lawns in good condition.
Public Works Maintenance Worker
City of Redding
Redding
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained and enhanced riverboat ramps, parks, and performed tree work.
- Installed, tested, repaired, and replaced services, lines, valves, meters, hydrants, and backflow devices.
- Operated forklift, tractor loader, aerial lift tractor mower, brush chipper, and truck using various power tools.
- Executed asphalt and cement maintenance and repair tasks.
- Assisted with street striping and painting projects to improve visibility.
- Conducted drainage pipe and ditch maintenance for effective water management.
- Performed landscaping duties including mowing, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding, and litter collection.
Commercial Truck Driver
GRAFF TRANS LLC
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Determined the quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Manager
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Redding
02.2014 - 01.2022
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills, and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented a mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Millwright
Yolo Machine Erectors
Woodland
06.2009 - 02.2014
- Set up and programmed CNC machines to produce accurate and consistent results.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering, and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts, and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 100% accuracy.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Analyzed schematics and blueprints to fix machinery and calculate materials needed for repair.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained automated systems per safety regulations.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Maintained mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to keep systems working together correctly.
Education
Pursuing AA For Transfer To Bachelors - Enviormental Engineering
Shasta College
Redding CA12-2025
Business
Simpson University
01.2014
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Knowledge of industry rules and regulations
- Leadership
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Physical ability and endurance
- Adaptability
Certification
- CDL Class A
- Qualified Applicators Licence - Inlcuding Catagories B & C
- ATSSA Flagger Certification
- Aerial/Scissor Lift Certification
- Trenching and Excavations for the Competent Person - 29 CFR Title 1926.650
- CPR First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- Qualified Welder
Timeline
Parks Gardener
City Of Redding
01.2025 - Current
Public Works Maintenance Worker
City of Redding
06.2023 - 01.2025
Commercial Truck Driver
GRAFF TRANS LLC
09.2022 - 06.2023
Manager
Dutch Bros. Coffee
02.2014 - 01.2022
Millwright
Yolo Machine Erectors
06.2009 - 02.2014
Pursuing AA For Transfer To Bachelors - Enviormental Engineering
Shasta College
Business
Simpson University
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