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Luke Samuel Bentley

Richmond

Summary

Experienced landscape maintenance professional specializing in parks and gardens with strong leadership, diligent work ethic, and proficiency in equipment servicing. Over a decade of industry experience maintaining high standards in community parks, gardens, and open spaces.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic

Stihl Shop Londonderry
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about maintenance needs for small engines.
  • Repaired wide variety of small engine machinery by restoring transmissions, carburetors, differentials, fuel pumps, distributors, starters, valves and various systems.
  • Inspected parts for wear and damage using precision instruments.
  • Assisted other mechanics in more complex repairs when necessary.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts with solvents or lubricants.
  • Tested repaired equipment to ensure proper performance.
  • Consulted with customers to understand and meet individual maintenance or repair needs.
  • Used chemicals and high-pressure water systems to clean engines and equipment after repairs.

Leading Hand Property Maintenance

Gjs Property Management
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Ensured proper maintenance of landscapes, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, watering, planting and mulching.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws regarding pest control management practices.
  • Supervised staff in the use of all necessary equipment such as mowers and trimmers.
  • Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.

Landscape Maintenance Worker

JCB Maintenance
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
  • Identified potential problems with existing plants and took corrective action.
  • Eliminated undesirable weeds and pests by physically removing problems or applying chemicals.
  • Raked leaves from turf areas to prevent disease and damage caused by excess moisture.
  • Inspected irrigation systems for proper functioning and repaired or replaced faulty components when needed.
  • Utilized various hand tools such as pruners, shears, loppers, to maintain gardens and other areas around the property.

Landscape Maintenance Worker

UHS Maintenance
11.2019 - 09.2020
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.

Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

Gjs Property Management
11.2014 - 11.2019
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
  • Ensured proper maintenance of landscapes, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, watering, planting and mulching.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws regarding pest control management practices.
  • Supervised staff in the use of all necessary equipment such as mowers and trimmers.
  • Guided lawn service team members in proper application of lawn fertilizers and insecticides.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.

Education

Year 10 Certificate -

Quakers Hill High School
01.2006

Skills

  • Landscape maintenance
  • Property maintenance
  • Supervision
  • Team leadership
  • Equipment servicing
  • Mechanical skills
  • Vehicle management
  • Site diary management
  • Timesheet completion
  • Apprentice training
  • Attention to detail
  • Lawn care
  • Garden care
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Pest control management
  • Irrigation repair
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Plant health assessment
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Task delegation
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Plant identification
  • Pruning techniques
  • Horticulture
  • Pesticide application
  • Groundskeeping standards
  • Trimming and edging flower beds

Interests

My name is Luke Bentley, I am 34 years old, I’m married with 4 daughters My wife is Jamie and our daughters are Ryleigh 11, Codie 7, Henley 4 and Cassidys 10 months old I live in the Hawkesbury area with my family I have been doing parks and gardens work for as long as I can remember I have been in this industry most of my career I have my chemical certificate (due for renewal) I also have achieved my bronze level of training from Stihl (basic mechanical training) I can diagnose, fix (given parts) and maintain any equipment used in the field I want a job where I can excel and do great things with an amazing team And I think I can do that for you I thrive in this industry You will see I have worked for many landscape maintenance companies I am looking for the perfect fit, I have spent the last almost 2 years working as a stihl mechanic servicing and maintaining all maintenance equipment This has just fueled my desire to get back into the outdoors

Timeline

Mechanic

Stihl Shop Londonderry
01.2023 - Current

Leading Hand Property Maintenance

Gjs Property Management
08.2021 - 08.2023

Landscape Maintenance Worker

JCB Maintenance
09.2020 - 08.2021

Landscape Maintenance Worker

UHS Maintenance
11.2019 - 09.2020

Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

Gjs Property Management
11.2014 - 11.2019

Year 10 Certificate -

Quakers Hill High School

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