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Simon David Candy

Perth,WA

Summary

Talented and dependable Groundskeeper offering 20+ years of experience and skilled in all equipment operations. Motivated and proactive professional with key strengths in time management, preventative maintenance, mechanical repair.

Capable of weeding, watering and fertilizing plant beds, planting new trees, operating lawn irrigation systems and operating all ground and gardening equipment safely and efficiently.

Hardworking Groundskeeper with extensive knowledge of equipment used for efficient work.

Approachable and reliable with best-in-class work ethic. Highly-capable Groundskeeper with advanced knowledge of maintenance and repair. Conscientious and meticulous with an eye for detail. Able to use tools and machines to mow, trim, plant, prune.

Skilled at maintaining plant safety with a dedication to plant health and grounds beauty. Known for working tirelessly and always meeting property owners' needs.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Groundskeeper

Pioneer Village School
Armadale, WA
07.2016 - Current
  • Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil.
  • Evaluated and preventatively maintained facilities.
  • Performed seasonal activities, lawn mowing, applying fertilizer to plants and foliage.
  • Implemented programs for pest control, garden maintenance.
  • Prepared soil and gardens for planting with mulch and soil.
  • Monitored, inspected, and identified external facility or building areas requiring maintenance or repair.
  • Liaised with Grounds Manager to co-ordinate daily tasks required.
  • Blower Vac school grounds weekly.
  • Regular pruning and waste disposal.
  • Weeding garden beds.
  • Pruning and maintaining garden beds.
  • Mowing the oval and related lawns.
  • Spraying for weed control
  • Whipper snipping the school for bushfire preparedness
  • Maintain equipment as required.

Groundskeeper

Dale Christian School
ARMADALE, WA
01.2008 - Current
  • Prepared soil and gardens for planting with mulch and soil
  • Removed debris and trash from surrounding areas and disposed of recyclable materials properly
  • Used programs for pest control, garden maintenance, composting
  • Performed seasonal duties, including lawn mowing, applying fertilizer to plants foliage and soil
  • Selected bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers for planting
  • Managed sprinkler systems to give grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water for growth needs
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels

Business Owner

Self Employed Sims Mowing & Garden Care
Kelmscott, WA
01.1997 - Current
  • Assumed various tasks, including lawn mowing and garden maintenance, for Sims Mowing.

Education

on the job training

Roleystone Community College
Roleystone, WA
1989

Skills

  • Weeding gardens, Lawn aeration,and lawn maintenance
  • Fertilizing and lawn care
  • Grounds repair and maintenance
  • Watering lawns and trees
  • Preventive and reparative maintenance
  • Blower Vac, Whipper Snipper operations
  • Operating mowers - ride on
  • Purchasing, planting, pruning and mulching
  • Safety-oriented
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Safe handling of pesticides
  • All aspects of gardening
  • Trimming and edging flower beds

love of the outdoors

I love to spend time in nature, with my family. We have a love for camping, fishing and hiking.

Timeline

Groundskeeper

Pioneer Village School
07.2016 - Current

Groundskeeper

Dale Christian School
01.2008 - Current

Business Owner

Self Employed Sims Mowing & Garden Care
01.1997 - Current

on the job training

Roleystone Community College

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