Jake Garrity
Melbourne
Summary
Professional with experience in coordinating and supervising garden maintenance activities, ensuring operational efficiency within the department. Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed records of maintenance tasks, manage equipment operation, and adhere to safety protocols. Skills include effective time management and organization of supplies, contributing to a well-maintained work environment. Experience in applying horticultural practices supports a strong foundation for customer service roles requiring attention to detail and adherence to safety standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Garden Maintenance
Semken Landscaping
Ringwood
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of garden maintenance staff to ensure efficient and effective operation of the department.
- Maintained records of garden maintenance activities such as planting, fertilizing, pruning, watering, weeding.
- Organized purchasing of materials needed for garden maintenance including soil amendments and other supplies.
- Operated riding and push-type lawn mowers to cut grass on residential properties.
- Used proper gear and safety behaviors to minimize injury risk.
- Secured mowers, trimmers and other equipment onto trailer to prevent damage.
- Kept supplies organized, equipment clean and vehicle professional through regular care.
- Raked and removed leaves, blowing debris from sidewalk and parking areas.
- Cut grass, trimmed trees, and bushes and blew clippings off pavement.
- Managed fueling and cleaning of equipment after each use to maintain functionality.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides under supervision to promote lawn health.
- Pruned shrubbery and trees, maintaining manicured appearance.
- Followed safety protocols while operating mowing and trimming equipment.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while operating various pieces of machinery related to landscaping work.
Education
Melba College
CroydonSkills
- Tool Operation
- Safety protocols
- Customer service
- Equipment operation
- Plant care
- Time management
- Garden maintenance
- Horticultural tools
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Mowing and edging
- Mulching gardens
- Mowing and weed whacking
- Pruning and trimming
Timeline
Garden Maintenance
Semken Landscaping
12.2024 - Current
Melba College