Olivia King

• Phone: +1 917 555 0123
• Email: olivia.king@email.com
• Location: New York, USA
• LinkedIn: oliviakinggrounds

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience in grounds maintenance and landscape management, proficient in ensuring the aesthetic appeal and ecological health of diverse outdoor spaces. Expertise in horticulture, turf care, irrigation systems, and seasonal planting, consistently delivering high-quality upkeep for commercial and residential properties.

Adept at operating and maintaining a wide range of groundskeeping equipment, implementing sustainable practices, and coordinating effectively with teams to achieve superior landscape conditions and client satisfaction.

Experience

Grounds Maintenance Worker, Central Park Conservancy -- New York, USA

Mar 2020 – present

• Managed and maintained over 50 acres of parkland, including turf, shrub beds, and tree lines, ensuring optimal health and appearance.

• Operated various power equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and chippers, performing routine maintenance and minor repairs.

• Implemented seasonal planting schedules, successfully installing over 5,000 annuals and perennials each year to enhance park aesthetics.

• Monitored and adjusted irrigation systems to optimize water usage, reducing water consumption by an estimated 15%.

Junior Grounds Assistant, NYC Parks Department -- New York, USA

June 2017 – Feb 2020

• Assisted in the daily upkeep of public parks and green spaces, including litter removal, raking, and weeding.

• Supported senior groundskeepers in pruning shrubs and small trees, contributing to the health and structural integrity of plant material.

• Participated in the preparation and installation of new landscape features, including soil amendment and mulching projects.

• Learned and applied basic pest and disease identification techniques to maintain plant health.

Education

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF), Associate of Science in Environmental Studies -- Syracuse, USA

Sept 2015 – May 2017

Skills

Grounds Maintenance & Horticulture: Turf Management, Irrigation Systems, Seasonal Planting, Pruning, Weeding, Mulching, Pest & Disease Identification, Soil Preparation, Plant Care, Green Waste Management

Equipment Operation: Commercial Mowers (Zero-Turn, Walk-Behind), Trimmers, Edgers, Leaf Blowers, Chainsaws, Wood Chippers, Tractors (basic operation), Hand Tools

Safety & Compliance: OSHA Safety Protocols, Equipment Safety, Chemical Handling (PPE), First Aid

Additional Skills: Team Collaboration, Time Management, Physical Stamina, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Basic Landscaping Design