- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Gardening
- Camping
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as Camping, fishing and & checking out new swimming holes
Kevin Walker
Mackay,Australia
Summary
Dedicated Groundskeeper with extensive expertise in maintenance and repair, demonstrating strong commitment to creating and preserving beautiful outdoor spaces. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a conscientious approach to landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting, and pruning. Proficient in operating various tools and machinery to ensure optimal results while maintaining safety standards. Ability to work effectively in challenging weather conditions highlights steadfast dedication to grounds upkeep and visitor safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Groundskeeper & Maintenance
Dolphin Heads Resort
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, edging, whipper snipping, pruning trees and shrubs, mulching, fertilizing, weeding, and watering lawns or garden beds.
- Property & Facilities Maintenance: Performing general maintenance repairs (e.g., repairing fences, painting, replacing light globes), cleaning, and maintaining walkways, car parks, and outdoor common areas.
- Equipment Operation & Care: Safely operating, maintaining, and servicing gardening equipment such as ride-on mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers.
- Safety & Cleanliness: Ensuring, removing trash, and clearing debris from paths. During winter, this may involve snow removal and salting walkways.
- Record Keeping & Reporting: Monitoring and Reporting of safety hazards and maintenance issues to management.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Landscaping, Housekeeping
LPI Family Investments
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Grounds Maintenance: Mowing lawns, weeding, trimming shrubs, pruning trees, and planting new greenery to maintain a tidy, professional appearance.
- Housekeeping: Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing interior areas, including living spaces, bathrooms, kitchens, and common rooms.
- Exterior Upkeep: Sweeping walkways, cleaning patios and decks, removing debris, and power washing surfaces.
- Maintenance Support: Performing minor, routine repairs, such as fixing fences, gates, or light plumbing/electrical work.
- Setup & Logistics: Setting up outdoor furniture, moving furniture, and prepping areas for events.
- Inventory & Supplies: Monitoring and restocking supplies, including cleaning products, toilet paper, and gardening materials.
Labourer
Amazing Gardens
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Plant Maintenance: Water, trim, prune, and fertilize plants to ensure they are healthy for sale.
- Inventory Handling: Load/unload deliveries, transport plants with trolleys, and arrange stock.
- Potting and Cultivation: Re-pot plants, propagate, and prepare soil mixes.
- Shop Maintenance: Clean, sweep, and remove rubbish from display areas and workspace.
- Customer Service: Assist with lifting heavy items for customers and provide basic plant care advice.
- Equipment Operation: Use tools like wheelbarrows, pruning shears, and cleaning equipment safely.
Labourer
Dog Gone Fencing
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Site Preparation: Removing existing grass, weeds, or soil, and leveling the ground using tools like sod cutters and compactors.
- Installation: Laying, cutting, and securing rolls of natural or synthetic turf, ensuring a smooth, and, in the case of artificial, properly seamed surface.
- Soil Management: Testing and preparing soil, including adding soil conditioners or fertilizer to ensure proper growth or drainage.
- Equipment Operation: Using machinery such as skid steers, turf cutters, rollers, and power brooms.
- Cleanup and Finishing: Removing debris, cleaning up the site, and grooming the finished lawn.
Labourer
Lifetime Fencing
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Site Preparation: Measure, lay out fence lines, and check for underground utilities before digging postholes using hand tools or mechanical augers.
- Installation: Position, align, and secure fence posts, attach rails, panels, or stretch wire mesh/chain link, and hang gates.
- Construction & Repair: Build wooden, vinyl, metal, or concrete fences and repair or demolish existing structures.
- Material Handling: Load/unload tools and materials, mix concrete, and cut materials to size.
- Customer Service: Discuss requirements with clients, provide estimates, and ensure work is completed to specification.
Skills
- Physical Stamina
- Machinery (Outdoor)
- Using hand tools
- Site safety
- Weed control
- Weeding gardens
- Trimming and edging flower beds
- New plantings
- Watering lawns and trees
- Safe handling of pesticides
- Monitoring health of plants
- Facility maintenance and repair
- Landscaping and gardening
Certification
2023 First Aid Certificate HLTAID011 Provide First Aid including CPR
Interests
Core Responsibilities and Expertise
- Landscaping & Grounds Care: Expert in all aspects of garden and lawn maintenance, including mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, and watering. Skilled in planting and maintaining greenery to ensure a tidy, professional appearance year-round.
- Property Maintenance & Repairs: Proficient in performing a wide range of general repairs and upkeep tasks, such as fixing fences and gates, painting, minor plumbing/electrical work, and replacing fixtures like light globes.
- Cleaning & Sanitation: Thoroughly cleans and sanitizes interior spaces (living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, common rooms) and maintains exteriors by sweeping walkways, power washing surfaces, cleaning windows, patios, decks, and pool areas.
- Equipment Proficiency: Safely operates and maintains a range of landscaping and maintenance equipment, including ride-on mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and power washers.
- Operational Support: Provides logistical support for property operations, including setting up outdoor furniture, moving items, preparing for events, and managing inventory of cleaning and gardening supplies.
- Administrative Diligence: Monitors maintenance issues and safety hazards, reporting them promptly to management, and ensures essential supplies are consistently stocked.
Key Strengths
- Highly versatile with a "hands-on" skill set covering both hard (gardening, repairs) and soft (cleaning, organizing) services.
- Reliable and proactive, with a strong emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and preventive maintenance.
- Independently manages a diverse task list across all seasons and conditions.
Timeline
Groundskeeper & Maintenance
Dolphin Heads Resort
02.2024 - 12.2025
Landscaping, Housekeeping
LPI Family Investments
02.2020 - 05.2024
Labourer
Amazing Gardens
01.2017 - 03.2018
Labourer
Dog Gone Fencing
05.2013 - 03.2015
Labourer
Lifetime Fencing
01.2011 - 03.2012