A Groundskeeper will take responsibility for maintaining grounds of various facilities including schools, Universities, Golf courses, and public parks. The most common work activities listed on the Groundskeeper Resume include – maintaining site landscaping; maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf; fertilizing lawn and shrubs; trimming trees, hedges and shrubs; operating and maintaining hand tools; keeping ground free from litters, garbage and trash; emptying trash receptacles; irrigating the ground, performing basic repairs; and removing snow using shovel and snow blower. The job description also includes maintaining gardening tools and equipment in condition.
Those interested in this job must depict the following skills – proficiency in using manual and power tools; being free from allergies that interfere in performing job duties; ability to follow instructions, and groundskeeping experience. Employers normally want those having a high school diploma or suitable equivalent education.
Objective : I am currently a Groundskeeper for a local 9 hole golf course with one year of experience. I attend to all needs of maintaining the greens, campground and bar/restaurant outdoor areas.
Skills : Lawn Maintenance, Operating Tractor, Trim Work Siding, Riding Mowers
Description :
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
Implemented a sustainable irrigation system, reducing water usage by 30% while maintaining lush greenery.
Maintained 10+ acres of landscaped grounds, ensuring aesthetic appeal and safety for visitors.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
A.A.S. Horticulture
Groundskeeper I Resume
Objective : Proficient Groundskeeper I with expertise in turf management and horticulture. Successfully implemented sustainable practices that reduced water usage by 30%, contributing to eco-friendly grounds maintenance.
Skills : Hard Working, Self-motivated, Inventory Management, Fast Learner, Troubleshooting
Description :
Used chemicals and other cleaning equipment in a proper, safe and responsible manner.
Ensured superior customer experience by addressing tenant's concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.
Snow and ice removal of the communities driveway's, parking lot, and walking paths.
Assisted the maintenance supervisor with apartment/building repairs, emergencies, and unit turn over.
Maintained fairways, putting greens, greens intermediates, and rough areas.
Planted trees, shrubs, and flowers according to the instructions of horticulture specialist.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
AAS Horticulture
Seasonal Groundskeeper Resume
Headline : Detail-oriented Seasonal Groundskeeper skilled in turf management and landscape design. Successfully implemented sustainable practices that reduced water usage by 30%, while maintaining vibrant and inviting outdoor spaces for community enjoyment.
Skills : Great Hand, Quick Learner, Flexible, Reliable and Dependable, Hard-worker
Description :
Responsible for the daily upkeep of the property buildings and grounds which includes cleaning and removing of trash.
Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the property and/or the management company.
Be aware of and operate within OSHA (occupational safety & health act) standards and company safety policies at all times.
Responsible for a thorough knowledge of management company policies and property community policies.
Knowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures of grounds construction and care.
Responsibilities cut grass, trim bushes, lay mulch, seed and fertilize the grass.
Led a variety of projects from start to finish, including garages, residential homes, and additions.
Work required being outdoors in all kinds of weather, sometimes to prevent or repair weather-related issues.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AAS Horticulture
Groundskeeper/Maintenance Resume
Headline : 5+ years of experience as a Groundskeeper. Dedicated towards all tasks set off to complete accurately and efficiently. Experienced with working well under pressure, quickly adaptive to new employment guidelines and procedures. Easily able to cooperate well with management and co-workers.
Skills : Knowledge Of Hand, And Power Tools, Self-Motivated, Basic Automotive Knowledge, Quick Learner
Description :
Use a variety of hand tools and powered equipment, such as lawnmowers, rakes, trimmers, chainsaws.
Trash out apartments, punch apartments, clean office, also mope floors and work orders.
Performed exterior maintenance duties throughout several parks and playgrounds.
Grounds maintenance for physical plant participates in ground maintenance activities including mow, edge, and fertilize lawns.
Mowed, trimmed, and landscaped facility grounds, including planting and tending to flowerbeds, shrubs, and trees.
Applied fertilizer and insecticides and utilized pest control equipment.
Clear work areas of debris and other hazardous materials while adhering to all safety standards.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AAS Horticulture
Groundskeeper Resume
Summary : 9 years of experience as a Groundskeeper. Seeking to secure a permanent position with an established company. Desire a job that will utilize my skills in the business industry with responsibilities requiring creativity, good organizational skills, and customer service capability.
Maintained outside storage areas to ensure accountability of all empty containers and totes.
Operated an auger to mix lime with sludge in a 4,000-gallon holding tank.
Maintain the campus by cleaning trash, changing trash cans trimming and pruning trees, cleaning windows and power washing.
Plant flowers fix and install irrigation repair any structural damaging to hospital and parking garages.
Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.
Responsibilities Maintain the grounds of the golf course as well as the clubhouse.
Mowed and trimmed all lawn area, watered all plants, flowers, and grass on the property by hand, sprinkler or irrigation.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AAS Horticulture
Groundskeeper/ Community Asst Resume
Summary : Detail-oriented Groundskeeper and Community Assistant with a strong background in horticulture and community relations, successfully implementing sustainable practices that enhance the beauty and functionality of shared spaces.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Budgeting, Sales, Quickbooks
Description :
General horticulture knowledge - for planting & maintaining flowers, trees, and ornamental grasses.
In-depth knowledge of trees, pruning, landscape design & tree diseases, - along with the treatment of pest management for trees.
Maintaining call records and answering phone calls for the shop owner while expressing pleasant
Constantly organizing office space swept and mopped the floors.
Handling landscaping duties by maintaining constant lawn upkeep weekly.
Completing an inventory of supplies and notified management of low stock items.
Ensured all parks' policies and procedures are followed daily to guarantee safety at all times.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
A.S. Horticulture
Groundskeeper/Maintenance Resume
Objective : 4+ years of experience as a Groundskeeper. Looking to obtain an internship/co-operative education position pertaining to the field of Civil and Environmental engineering that will allow me to advance my knowledge and use the skills that I have developed in the field.
Skills : Driving Forklift, Commercial Lawn Mower, Data Entry, Warehouse, Time Management
Description :
Running equipment including bobcats, front loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, etc.
Spring and Fall maintenance of grounds to include edging, hedging, pruning of shrubs and trees, clean up and removal of all debris
Full winter maintenance including snow and ice removal, salting, sanding
Assisting in performing tasks by the mechanical engineering department which included the relocation of offices, moving of furniture and painting
Performing various tasks as called upon, by the maintenance department.
Repairing or replacing ceiling fans blinds and lights
Preparing apartments for a rental by painting, cleaning appliances and repairing the damage.
Ensuring cleanliness and appearance of building and grounds.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
A.S. Horticulture
Groundskeeper II Resume
Summary : Skilled Groundskeeper II with expertise in turf management and horticulture. Successfully implemented sustainable practices that reduced water usage by 30%, while maintaining high standards of landscape quality and safety.
Skills : Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Excel, Payroll, Bookkeeping
Description :
Made sure areas were clean and secured, managing the local dumpsters and garbage compactor.
Took care of notices for all of the residents keeping them informed.
Manage all twelve dumpsters and compactor solo which was previously a two-man job.
Established and enforced operating procedures and work standards that ensured adequate performance and personal safety.
Executed daily operations of ground maintenance.
Provided proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features.
Maintained or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
Pruned or trimmed trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
A.S. Horticulture
Groundskeeper I Resume
Objective : 4 years of experience as a Groundskeeper. I am seeking employment that will utilize and expand upon my skill set as I contribute to a local workforce that strives for excellence in distributing goods and/or services to the community.
Repitched and installed new metal roofing on an existing structure (pool pumphouse).
Helping install all new toilet and shower partitions in two restrooms in the bathhouse.
Skills used plenty of hands-on working with various hand and power tools.
Carpentry, construction and customer service skills are employed on an hour by hour basis.
Hand mowing, edging, trimming and any other landscaping project necessary to meet the needs of the course.
Washed and spot-cleaned files, desktops, office glass, partitions, doors, and walls.
Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, surface cleaner, sponges and squeegees.
Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, and twin-axle vehicles.
Plant seeds, flowering plants, grass, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Care for established lawns provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and other grounds features.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
AAS Horticulture
Landscaper/Groundskeeper Resume
Objective : Skilled maintenance professional with experience in outdoor and indoor settings. Familiarity with routine use of landscaping equipment proper chemical usage. Skilled in employing proper safety standards and techniques. In possession of OSHA 10- Hour General Industry Safety and Health training CPR/First Aid trained and certified.
Ensuring assigned facilities are opened and secured according to schedule.
Applying pesticides and herbicides to exterior grounds of assigned facilities as needed.
Supervising team of temporary employees in beach clean-up and landscape duties.
Keeping residential townhome community clean, safe, with attractive curb appeal.
Performing routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster, fixing fountains, and other duties.
Mowing and weeding whacked the campus to keep it looking aesthetically pleasing.
Cutting lawn using the hand, power and riding mower, trimmed and edged walks, flower beds, and walls.
Rock laying skills were involved, gardening and plant recognition and understanding were used as well.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
AAS Horticulture
Cemetery Groundskeeper Resume
Headline : As a Cemetery Groundskeeper, performed tasks of cemetery grounds maintenance using mechanized equipment, and hand and power tools, and performed routine tasks in the set-up and completion of interments and entombments.
Skills : Equipment Operation, Attention to Detail.
Description :
Performed the restoration of a grave space after a burial, installed or assisted in installing cemetery vaults.
Installed, removed, lifted, repaired, and cleaned memorial markers.
Loaded and unloaded materials, and assisted in the general maintenance of the cemetery, mausoleum, and office appearances.
Planted and removed flowers, watering, weeding, mulching, and pruning.
Handled snow removal, and operated maintenance equipment and machinery.
Prepared gravesites for burials, including digging and filling graves and coordinating with funeral directors to ensure a smooth burial process.
Maintained lawn and trim around markers, trees, and walkways.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Cemetery Groundskeeper Resume
Objective : As a Cemetery Groundskeeper, cleaned mausoleums and statues, worked individually or in partnership with another groundskeeper to properly ensure the accuracy of interment and entombment, dug and set up graves, opened and closed graves, niches, crypts, and set markers, crypt bars, and niche bars.
Skills : Marketing, Cleanning.
Description :
Purchased supplies within established procedures, and worked with supervisor to ensure all record keeping was done within established procedures and with adequate safeguards to ensure accuracy.
Prepared graves and maintains cemetery grounds, including but not limited to, excavating graves, burial functions (installing vaults, concrete crypts, and urns), sodding, seeding, fertilizing, monument and marker setting, operating earth moving and lawn care equipment, and cemetery cleanup.
Tracked record of maintaining cemetery grounds in a respectful and aesthetically pleasing manner.
Adapted to landscaping, horticulture, and equipment operation.
Performed routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, weeding, and pruning to ensure the cemetery grounds are well-kept and presentable.
Implemented landscaping designs to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the cemetery.
Operated and maintained equipment such as backhoes, tractors, and groundskeeping tools.
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