Maintenance Assistant
Resume:
JOSHUA WARSTLER
*** ******** **. **********, ** *5039
abnhvk@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a sales position that will utilize my education and experience in turf to
its fullest potential.
EDUCATION
2001.2003
East Lansing,
MI
Michigan State University
Graduate 2 Year Sports and Commercial Turf Program
1998-2000 Ft. Wayne,
IN
Ivy Tech State College
Landscape Technology Major
EXPERIENCE
Summit Country Day School December 2006- Present
Cincinnati, OH
Supervisor of Athletic Complex and Fields
Responsible for maintenance and supervision of 3 offsite synthetic fields and
a 16 acre sport complex, which includes 4 turf fields, 5 tennis courts, and a
20,000 sq. ft. indoor training facility
Indoor Facility includes: indoor batting tunnel, volleyball, and basketball
courts
Drafted and managed six figure annual operating budget
In charge of all daily activity on complex fields and indoor facility
Coordinated and supervised as many as 90 events per month
Managed all record keeping for preventive maintenance of all equipment
Responsible for interviewing and hiring of staff
Tracked and managed all grounds inventory
Responsible for all snow and ice removal
Coordinated all fertilizer/herbicide applications
Oversaw all management of greenspace and hardscape
Supervised all outside contractors
Responsible for all indoor maintenance which includes; plumbing, carpentry,
electrical, and general housekeeping
Paul Brown Stadium September 2005 - December 2006
Cincinnati, OH
Assistant Groundskeeper
Assisted in the upkeep of a 5 acre NFL practice facility and 1 Field Turf
game field
Implemented new organic fertilizer schedule
Assisted in upkeep of all landscaping around Paul Brown Stadium
Responsible for disease diagnosis and solutions
Assisted in all daily field activities, i.e. mowing, fertilizing, spraying,
painting
Experienced in painting logos on grass and Field Turf surfaces
Knowledgeable in NFL field playing specifications
Involved in county purchasing processes
Responsible for irrigation trouble shooting
Experienced in rotating fields to better fit need for wear
Assisted in annual preventive maintenance on all grounds equipment
Philadelphia Phillies September 2003 -September 2005
Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Groundskeeper
Involved in all aspects of construction for a Major League playing surface
Assisted in the reading of field blueprints for suggested changes in
construction
Oversaw construction of a 90/10 sand/peat mix Kentucky Bluegrass field
Managed crews ranging from 6 to 30
Responsible for all staff payroll, scheduling, and budgeting
Coordinated staff for all events and non-game day duties
Conducted interviews and hired all game day staff and interns
Worked hand-in-hand with Head Groundskeeper on fertilization/fungicide
schedule
Assisted in the installation of a Maxicom II irrigation system
Diagnosed disease and stress issues with a first and second year field
Involved in all on field maintenance, i.e. slicing, aerifying, topdressing, laser
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grading
Assisted in the orchestration of the load in and load out of a 2 day Jimmy
Buffet concert
Trained on Bernhard Express Dual and Roto-Master grinding units
Birmingham Barons March 2003 – September 2003
Birmingham, AL
Head Groundskeeper
Maintained a multi-purpose 419 Bermuda Grass/Ryegrass field
In charge of all on field operations
Responsible for hiring of full and part-time staff members
Managed all budgeting for grounds department
Coordinated all staff scheduling and outside equipment use
Responsible for maintaining all grounds inventory
In charge of all grounds purchases and trades
Constructed game and bullpen mounds
Assisted in laser grading of infield skin
Responsible for all general maintenance of all grounds equipment
Coordinated all fertilizer and fungicide applications
Extra events included SEC Baseball Tournament and High School Football
Milwaukee Brewers March 2002 – August 2002
Milwaukee, WI
Weekly re-sloping of mounds
Daily prepping of plate, mound, and skin
Nightly patching of plate and mounds
Daily setup and tear down of batting practice
Engaged in major re-sod projects
Installation of irrigation on Halfaer Field
Pruned trees and shrubs around Miller Park
A part of Major League All-Star game and festivities
Indianapolis Indians March 2001 – August 2001
Indianapolis, IN
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In charge of daily rebuilding of home plate
Involved in daily maintenance of infield skin
Daily mowing of infield and outfield
Applied and calibrated fertilizer for use on the playing field
Participated in monthly aerifacation of field
Received International League “Field of the Year” Award
Received STMA “Minor League Field of the Year” Award
ACTIVITES
State of Ohio Certified Pesticide Applicator
OSTMA Chapter Member
Cincinnati Reds Game Day Crew for 4 Years
REFERENCES
Mike Boekholder
Philadelphia Philles, Head Groundskeeper
Greg Elliott
San Fransisco Giants, Head Groundskeeper
Doug Gallant
Cincinnati Reds, Head Groundskeeper
Greg Dennis
Summit Country Day School, Athletic Director
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513-***-**** ext. 252
E-MAIL abnhvk@r.postjobfree.com
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225 HENNEPIN DR. • MAINEVILLE, OH 45039 • PHONE 859-***-****
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