DOUG VAN DAMME

adbfrv@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 515-***-**** 517 SE 7th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Summary

To find a challenging position in which I can demonstrate my skills and further develop my career. With excellent skills that I have acquired through years of work experience, dedication and dependability, traits I possess that are important to me in my work and personal life, and with a quick learning ability and a willingness to help others, I believe my goals can be met. Meticulous with excellent customer satisfaction record and exceptional physical stamina. Offering years of experience in landscape and grounds-keeping work along with maintenance work. Capable of working independently with little to no supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

HVAC-pool and spa cleaning

Painting

Good verbal/written communication skills

Excellent driving record

Strong interpersonal skills

Lifting up to 100 lbs.

Power tools

Weeding and edging

Landscape maintenance

Trimming and edging flower beds

Mulching gardens

Gardening knowledge

Basic stonework design

Landscape equipment knowledge

Experience

2018 – 2019 Aileron Management

Maintenance Technician

Performed Guest room preventative maintenance such as painting, battery replacement, smoke detector checks, and HVAC cleaning.

Repaired items brought to the hotel's attention by hotel guests.

Performed minor building and equipment preventative maintenance tasks and assisted in maintaining the pool and whirlpool spa area.

Maintained the grounds and landscaping, outbuilding and parking areas in a clean, neat, safe, and attractive manner.

Provided friendly customer service.

Performed task-oriented repetitive functions consistently, on-time and error free and strong attention to detail.

I am reliable and honest.

2008 – 2018 Vic Scott Landscaping

Landscaper/Driver

Trimmed shrubbery and trees and carried out general garden maintenance.

Prepared soil and gardens for planting with mulch and sod.

Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.

Safely operated equipment to maintain grounds and to remove trees.

Installed block and stone decor according to plans and specifications.

Completed various duties including planting, watering, mulching and edging.

Maintained work sites and client property including weeding and hedge work.

Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.

Class A CDL license with trailer endorsement.

Experience with operating Bobcats and Forklifts.

2001 – 2008 Ted Lare Design Build

Landscaper/Driver/Supervisor

Trimmed shrubbery and trees and carried out general garden maintenance.

Performed upkeep work for garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.

Prepared soil and gardens for planting with mulch and sod.

Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.

Safely operated equipment to maintain grounds and to remove trees.

Installed block and stone decor according to plans and specifications.

Removed debris from work site and followed proper disposal practices.

Completed various duties including planting, watering, mulching and edging.

Maintained work sites and client property including weeding and hedge work.

Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.

Started as a general landscaper and worked up to Supervisor.

Drove a flatbed truck gross vehicle weight 26,000 lbs.

Class A CDL license.

Trailer gross weight of 10,000 lbs.

Heavy equipment experience- Skid loaders and various sizes of forklifts.

Built retaining walls and patios planting and shrubs.

1998 – 2001 PBS Landscaping

Landscaper Supervisor

Trimmed shrubbery and trees and carried out general garden maintenance.

Built retaining walls, patios, planting and tree trimming and pruning.

Prepared soil and gardens for planting with mulch and sod.

Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.

Education

Kirkwood Community College – Iowa City, Iowa

City High School – Iowa City, Iowa

REFERENCES

Rhonda Jacobs – 515-***-**** Business owner

James Connett – 515-***-****

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