Paul Colbeck

Gardener Team Leader

Bishops Garden Maintenance

Somerton Park, South Australia

03.2012 - Current

Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating, and edging around flower beds and walkways.
Performed transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning tasks.
Watered plants and performed minor irrigation repair and adjustments.
Installed sprinkler systems to provide grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water to grow.
Assessed soil conditions, identified pests, and implemented pest control measures.
Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris to reduce hazards.
Fertilized, cultivated, and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
Performed regular maintenance on equipment used by gardeners such as lawn mowers and edgers.
Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
Ensured safety protocols were adhered to while gardening activities were taking place.
Trained new gardeners on proper techniques for planting, pruning, weeding and mulching.
Supervised a team of gardeners to ensure proper maintenance of grounds and gardens.
Taught landscaping crew members proper techniques for new plantings and ongoing maintenance.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Answered customer questions regarding plant growing conditions and proper care.
Resolved customer complaints related to the quality of landscaping services delivered by gardeners.
Monitored the work of gardeners and provided guidance when needed.
Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.