Lawn Care Specialist

Lawn Care Specialist — Greenery Turf Solutions

Atlanta, GA | March 2023 – Present

• Managed turf care programs for 85 commercial and residential properties, diagnosing soil deficiencies and administering customized fertilizer treatments that increased client retention by 22%.
• Calibrated and operated commercial spray equipment and spreaders to apply restricted-use pesticides, achieving a 99.4% weed-control success rate while keeping chemical waste below 2% annually.
• Led a 3-person crew in executing weekly aerating, overseeding, and mowing schedules, improving route completion efficiency by 18% through optimized site sequencing and equipment readiness checks.
• Implemented soil moisture and pH analysis protocols for 40+ high-end estate lawns, reducing water consumption by 15% while enhancing turf density and color uniformity across all locations.

Lawn Care Technician — Emerald Lawn Services

Marietta, GA | May 2021 – February 2023

• Executed daily lawn maintenance and chemical application services for 60+ accounts, resolving weed and pest infestations to increase overall customer satisfaction ratings from 84% to 96%.
• Performed preventative maintenance on 12 commercial mowers and power tools, decreasing equipment downtime by 30% and extending machinery operational lifespan by an average of 18 months.
• Conducted 140+ soil tests to determine pH levels, nutrient deficiencies, and organic matter content, using findings to design site-specific soil remediation plans for residential clients.
• Trained 4 junior technicians on safe pesticide handling, chemical mixing, and emergency spill protocols, achieving zero safety incidents or compliance violations over a 21-month tenure.

Turfgrass pathology, Soil chemistry analysis, Herbicide application, Pesticide safety, Equipment calibration, Core aeration, Overseeding, Weed identification, Irrigation systems, Customer relations, Route optimization, Zero-turn mower operation, OSHA safety standards, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Commercial Park Soil Remediation

Role: Lead Turf Specialist

Tools: Soil pH Meters, Core Aerators, Lime/Gypsum Amendments, Organic Nitrogen

Analyzed and treated a 10-acre corporate park with severe compaction and acidic soil, restoring turf density by 40% and reducing broadleaf weed coverage by 85% within a 6-month period.

Irrigation and Overseeding Optimization

Role: Lawn Care Consultant

Tools: Smart Irrigation Controllers, Tall Fescue Cultivars, Slice Seeders, Wetting Agents

Redesigned the overseeding and watering schedule for a 25-home residential community, achieving a 95% germination rate and reducing seasonal watering costs by $4,500.

• NALP Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician (2022)
• State Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (2021)
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification (2021)

• Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
• First Aid & CPR Certified (American Red Cross)
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with clean driving record