Paul Mitchell
Landscape Specialist
Blanchard,OK
Summary
I've worked in all aspects of landscape for 40 years
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Moore Public School
Moore, OK
03.2019 - Current
- Operated mowers, electric clippers and edgers and maintained fresh and groomed grounds for guest enjoyment.
- Maintained grounds tools and equipment free from mechanical or safety defects and in top operating condition.
Landscape Specialist
Ou
Norman, OK
12.1989 - 12.2013
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Assisted with weekly project planning and crew scheduling.
- Diagnosed lawn and garden issues and recommended targeted solutions.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Reviewed plans and designs to verify completeness of grounds work.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans for various budgets.
- Arranged winter decorations, holiday lights, wreaths and garlands.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Created striking landscape designs, applying years of diverse industry knowledge.
- Assessed pest damage and safely used appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting and other related topics.
- Designed and drafted planting plans for formal gardens and perennial flowerbeds.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Participated in seminars to better understand natural pest control products.
Education
Associate of Science - Landscape Horticulture
Osu-okc
Okc12.2010
Skills
- Lawn Aeration
- Customer Service
- Seasonal Planting
- Hedge and Bush Trimming
- Tree Removal
- High Lifting Capacity
- Usability Improvements
- Pest Control
- New Plant and Tree Introduction
- Sod Laying
- Chemical Applications
- Snow Removal
- Work Organization and Prioritization
- Reading Comprehension
- Applying Fertilizer
- Transplanting and Potting Plants
- Heavy Lifting
- Effective Communication
- Weeding and Grubbing
- Leaf Blowing
- Electric Clippers
- Monitoring Health of Plants
- Sprinkling Systems
- Hand and Power Tools
- Cultivating Soil
- Trimming and Edging
- Decorative Landscaping
- Operating Heavy Machinery
- Project Deadlines
- Flower Bed Cleaning
- Customer Feedback
- Tree Pruning and Removal
- Landscaping Design Review
- Irrigation Systems
- Planting Flowers and Bushes
- Seed and Bulb Planting
- Team Goals
- Leaf Raking, Mulching and Composting
- Watering Lawns and Trees
- Riding Mowers
- Shoveling Snow From Walkways
- Ground Cover Installation
- Hedge Trimming
- Managing Work Crews
- Weed Removal
- Lawn and Shrubbery Irrigation
- Time Management
- Workflow Efficiency
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Performance Improvement
- Playground Maintenance
- Plant Biology
- Computer Skills
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Athletic Field Maintenance
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Pruning Shears
- Inclement Weather Tolerance
- Grass Cutting
- Operating Mowers and Tractors
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Trash Disposal
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Field Marking
- Client Services Quality Control
- Feedback Acceptance
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Topsoil Hauling and Spreading
- Team Leader
- Installing Lawn Furniture
- Safe Handling of Pesticides
- Fountain and Planter Care
- Snow Removal and Path Salting
- Testing Devices
- Garden Planning and Cultivation
- Cement Mixing and Pouring
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Plant Selection and Care Advising
- Preparing Client Sketches
- Water Use Optimization
- Worker Training and Motivation
- Sidewalk and Driveway Upkeep
- Flower Arranging
- Retaining Wall and Fence Installation
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Inspecting Completed Work
- Constructing Patios
- Groundskeeping
Timeline
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Moore Public School
03.2019 - Current
Landscape Specialist
Ou
12.1989 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Landscape Horticulture
Osu-okc
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