Grounds Maintenance Worker Resume Sample

Updated on: September 25, 2018

Grounds maintenance workers perform custodial service on the grounds of the premises that they are responsible for. They work in organizations that boast of huge grounds that need constant maintenance.

It may include working in universities, schools and large conglomerates.

They may be expected to shovel snow, remove leaves and scrub floors along with handling many other custodial services.

 

 

 

Grounds Maintenance Worker Resume Sample

 

Nicholas Williams
299 Lynn Road | De Soto, KS 63790
(000) 999-9999
[Email]


GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

SUMMARY
Resourceful and creative Grounds Maintenance Worker with 8+ years’ experience in a multitude of environments. Highly skilled in heavy duty landscaping, cleaning, and maintenance tasks. Service and solutions-oriented approach towards others. Demonstrated ability to take ownership in solving problems and taking the initiative to make things better. Friendly and courteous attitude towards co-workers, managers, and clients.

SKILLS
● Mowing, edging and trimming ● Safety hazards identification
● Mulching leaves ● Irrigation methods
● Equipment Maintenance ● Garbage disposal
● Watering ● Incident prevention

EQUIPMENT EXPERTISE
● Lawn Mower  ● Edger  ● Clipper  ● Weed-Eater  ● Blower  ● Snow Plow

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Grounds Worker
Kansas State University – De Soto, KS               Mar 2010 – Present
• Manage the general upkeep of university clients
• Sweep and shovel snow and debris from grounds and sidewalks
• Perform planting, cultivating and pruning activities
• Install flower beds and maintain grass areas
• Trim trees and shrubs
• Repair and maintain concrete and brick walkways
• Assist in landscaping activities

Key Achievements
• Created the university’s logo by trimming grass and trees in time for the annual play in 2012
• Trained apprentices in grounds keeping work to be deployed in different sections of the university grounds

Landscape Laborer
Toll Brothers, Inc.  – Collegeville, PA            Dec 2007 – Mar 2010
• Assisted in cultivating and planting grounds with trees and plants
• Provided support for installing flower beds
• Pruned trees and performed seeding and aerating activities
• Cleaned the grounds of debris, dirt, and snow
• Mowed lawns and maintained existing landscaped areas

Key Achievements
• Performed a 17-hour shift during a snowstorm to shovel snow from the university’s walkways and facilitate guests coming in for the annual play
• Awarded a bonus following excellent groundskeeping assistance work

EDUCATION
Diploma in Landscaping
CITY COLLEGE, Collegeville, PA – 2007

High School Diploma
DE SOTO PUBLIC SCHOOL, Collegeville, PA – 2005

ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
• Exceptional physical dexterity
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of horticulture
• Able to maintain a good attendance record