- Gardening
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Road Trips
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Farming including use of loaders/tractors
- Delivery
Brian Gordon
Hervey Bay,QLD
Summary
Professional groundskeeping specialist with experience in maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces. Skilled in operating lawn care equipment, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring optimal lawn health. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, consistently achieving high-quality results. Known for reliability, precision, and proactive approach in all tasks.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Mower
Self Worker
11.2019 - 01.2025
- Communicated with clients to understand specific lawn care preferences and requirements.
- Trimmed edges and cleared debris to enhance overall landscape presentation.
- Adjusted mower settings based on varying grass heights and terrain types.
- Operated lawn mower safely, maintaining neat appearance of residential and commercial lawns.
- Provided basic lawn care tips to help clients maintain yards between visits.
- Mowed lawns of residential properties on weekly basis to maintain grass length.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Removed grass clippings and leaves from property using blower.
- Removed rocks and other items from lawn for mower safety and clean appearance.
- Emptied and cleaned grass catcher and mulching bags to discard grass cuttings.
- Improved lawn health by performing regular mowing, trimming, and edging tasks.
- Greeted property owners and other individuals on property to maintain friendliness.
- Maintained clean workspaces by properly disposing of debris and clippings after each job.
- Obtained feedback from customers to identify areas of improvement.
- Ensured safety during operations by adhering to proper lifting techniques, tool usage, and protective gear requirements.
Laborer
DTM Timber
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
Guttering & Installation
The Leaf Man
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Met with customers onsite to develop installation strategy and coordinated with staff to facilitate access to product locations.
- Conducted periodic maintenance inspections as stated by contract or customer.
- Participated in educational opportunities, maintaining working knowledge of company network and reading technical publications.
- Used hand tools, power drills, multi-meters and watt meters.
Certificate in Warehousing Operations
School
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Farm Hand
Saxby Station
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
- Conducted soil tests to determine nutrient needs, applying fertilizers accordingly to boost crop production.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for [Type] livestock.
Cleaner
Family Business
03.2002 - 06.2010
- Applied wax and polish to floors for a polished and professional look.
- Empty trash bins regularly to prevent overflow and unpleasant odors.
- Communicated with staff to address specific cleaning needs and concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness by sweeping, mopping, and dusting all surfaces in assigned areas.
- Ensured hygiene by regularly cleaning and restocking restroom supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Performed deep-cleaning tasks for carpets, upholstery, and window treatments to extend their lifespan and maintain appearance.
Storeman/ Delivery
Urban Cow
04.2007 - 08.2007
- Maintained a clean and clutter-free warehouse, ensuring easy access to products and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Ensured timely order fulfillment through accurate picking, packing, and dispatching of goods as per customer requirements.
- Reduced product damage with proper handling, storage, and packaging techniques during loading and unloading processes.
- Managed inventory levels effectively by conducting regular stocktakes and updating the tracking system accordingly.
- Conducted quality checks on incoming goods before storage or distribution to ensure they met company standards.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
Education
No Degree - Schooling
Urangan State High School
Hervey Bay, QLD11-2012
Skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Responsible and punctual
- Customer service
- Lawn mowing
- Safe equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Customer satisfaction
- Weeding and edging
Interests
Timeline
Lawn Mower
Self Worker
11.2019 - 01.2025
Laborer
DTM Timber
01.2019 - 10.2019
Guttering & Installation
The Leaf Man
02.2016 - 03.2018
Certificate in Warehousing Operations
School
01.2014 - 11.2014
Farm Hand
Saxby Station
03.2012 - 04.2013
Storeman/ Delivery
Urban Cow
04.2007 - 08.2007
Cleaner
Family Business
03.2002 - 06.2010
No Degree - Schooling
Urangan State High School
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