George Jones
Framingham
Summary
Resourceful Hardscaper with expertise in landscape design, stone masonry, and irrigation system installation. Known for high productivity, efficient project completion, and strong problem-solving abilities. Excels in time management and teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality outdoor spaces with precision, creativity, and attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Hardscaper
mark gibbons stonework, landscaping & irrigation
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Installed stone pathways and patios using various materials and techniques.
- Assisted in landscape design by selecting appropriate hardscape elements for projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within established timelines.
- Prepared job sites by clearing debris and leveling ground for installations.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment at all times.
- Conducted regular inspections of completed work to ensure quality standards were met.
- Installed retaining walls, walkways, patios, driveways, and other hardscaping elements.
- Operated heavy machinery such as bobcats and backhoes on site when necessary.
- Excavated and leveled soil in preparation for hardscape installation.
- Utilized power tools including drills, saws, and hammers for projects.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of trucks carrying supplies.
- Ensured job sites were clean at all times by removing debris daily.
- Followed safety protocols while working on job sites.
- Mixed mortar for laying bricks and stones with trowels or cement guns.
- Prepared sub-base of crushed stone or gravel with compaction equipment.
- Built steps and stairs with brick paver materials.
- Applied sealant to newly installed hardscapes to protect from weathering or staining.
- Placed sand between the joints of pavers to ensure proper drainage.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates.
- Collaborated closely with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Built or maintained greenhouses, fences or benches,
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
Retail Worker
Ace Hardware
Framingham
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided expert advice on tools.
- Operated cash register, processed transactions, and handled cash accurately.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organized merchandise displays for easy access.
- Stocked shelves and ensured inventory was up-to-date and well-displayed.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experiences daily.
- Monitored product quality and reported discrepancies to management promptly.
- Maintained friendly, outgoing personality to promote positive work environment and build customer loyalty.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the store including setting up displays, cleaning shelves and counting money.
- Maintained an organized store environment by restocking shelves and organizing displays.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Assisted in inventory management by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise and tracking sales data.
- Help customers load purchased equipment when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Keefe Tech Regional High School
Framingham06-2027
Skills
- Landscape design
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Heavy machinery operation
- Paver installation
- Hardscape installation
- Drainage solutions
- Trimming and weeding
- Maintaining equipment
- Lawn care
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hardscape repair
- Walkway installation
- Driver's license
- Deck construction
- Patio construction
- Planting
- Tree planting
- Workplace safety
- Stonework
- Irrigation installation
Timeline
Hardscaper
mark gibbons stonework, landscaping & irrigation
06.2024 - 08.2025
Retail Worker
Ace Hardware
02.2024 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Keefe Tech Regional High School