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David Wilks

Beachmere,QLD

Summary

Proven Greenkeeper with extensive experience at Bribie Island Bowls Club, adept in turf management and environmental awareness. Demonstrated success in enhancing outdoor areas through innovative irrigation systems and effective pest control, achieving healthier, aesthetically pleasing environments. Skilled in heavy machinery operation and committed to safety, consistently delivering top-quality results in landscaping projects.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Greenkeeper

Bribie Island Bowls Club
Bongaree, QLD
04.2018 - Current
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
  • Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.

Greenkeeper

Enoggera Bowls Club
Brisbane, QLD
04.2017 - 04.2018

Maintained playing surfaces and surrounds.

Greenkeeper

Algester Sports Club
Brisbane, QLD
12.2013 - 03.2017

Followed correct practices to keep bowling greens and surrounds in their best condition.

Single Parent

.
Goodna, QLD
11.1997 - 09.2014

General parental duties.

Lagger

A. E. Smith
Brisbane, QLD
06.2013 - 11.2013

Installed insulation for the energy plant at the Queensland Children's Hospital.

Laborer

Vital Chemical
Goodna, QLD
03.2010 - 05.2013

General store duties, assisted with production, operated forklifts and transported dangerous goods in medium rigid truck.

Second Class Welder

Dexion
Wacol, QLD
02.1993 - 11.1997

Welded coldroom shelving.

Assisted with zinc and chrome plating.

Maintained wire straightening machines, hydraulic presses, mig welders and various machinery.

Kept working areas clean and safe.

Education

Year 11 -

Melbourne High School
South Yarra, VIC

Certificate Three - Sports Turf Management

Horticultural Training Centre
Brisbane, QLD
06.2016

Skills

  • Weather Monitoring
  • Environmental awareness
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Turf management
  • Pest Control
  • Project Planning
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Health and safety
  • Fertilizer Application
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Herbicide Application
  • Lawn Care
  • Soil preparation
  • Lawn Mowing
  • Chemical Application
  • Lawn Aeration
  • Trimming and Edging
  • Equipment Repair

Certification

Transport and store chemicals

Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

Timeline

Greenkeeper

Bribie Island Bowls Club
04.2018 - Current

Greenkeeper

Enoggera Bowls Club
04.2017 - 04.2018

Greenkeeper

Algester Sports Club
12.2013 - 03.2017

Lagger

A. E. Smith
06.2013 - 11.2013

Laborer

Vital Chemical
03.2010 - 05.2013

Single Parent

.
11.1997 - 09.2014

Second Class Welder

Dexion
02.1993 - 11.1997

Year 11 -

Melbourne High School

Certificate Three - Sports Turf Management

Horticultural Training Centre
David Wilks