Profile
Certified landscape professional with 9 years of experience in residential and commercial grounds maintenance, irrigation systems, and native plant installation across Central Texas. Specializes in drought-tolerant design and sustainable turf management, reducing client water usage by an average of 30%. Proven crew leader who has supervised teams of up to 8 and consistently delivered projects on schedule and under budget.
Work Experience
Senior Landscaper & Crew LeadMar 2019 - Present
Lone Star Grounds Co., Austin, TX
- Led a 6-person crew across 40+ commercial accounts, maintaining 98% client retention over 4 consecutive seasons.
- Designed and installed a native-plant conversion for a 2.4-acre corporate campus, cutting irrigation costs by $11,200 annually.
- Streamlined equipment maintenance schedules, reducing unplanned downtime by 22% and extending fleet lifespan by an estimated 18 months.
Landscape TechnicianJun 2016 - Feb 2019
Hill Country Green Services, San Marcos, TX
- Installed and calibrated drip-irrigation systems for 85 residential properties, achieving an average 27% reduction in water consumption per client.
- Pruned, fertilized, and treated 300+ trees annually using integrated pest management protocols, eliminating chemical overuse by 15%.
- Trained 4 new hires on safety procedures and equipment operation, cutting onboarding time from 3 weeks to 10 days.
Grounds Maintenance WorkerApr 2015 - May 2016
Evergreen Property Services, Kyle, TX
- Maintained turf, ornamental beds, and hardscape for a portfolio of 25 HOA communities totaling 60+ acres.
- Operated zero-turn mowers, edgers, and backpack blowers daily, completing routes 12% faster than the team average.
- Assisted with seasonal color installation across 18 properties, planting 4,000+ annuals per season on schedule.
Education
Certificate in Horticulture & Landscape Technology2013 - 2015
Austin Community College, Austin, TX
Coursework in soil science, plant identification, and irrigation design; GPA 3.7