Jack Martins
Chicopee
Summary
Lawn Technician recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise in turf maintenance, record keeping, and application of fertilizers and herbicides, ensuring safety and compliance. Holds a Massachusetts Commercial Pesticide License and implements strong IPM practices to proactively address issues. Proficient in operating tank sprayers, ride-on machines, aeration equipment, slit seeders, and sod cutters, consistently meeting client needs with minimal supervision.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lawn technician
Green stuff, lawn care
West Springfield
05.2025 - Current
- Operated lawn care equipment for efficient turf maintenance.
- Proficient on Turfco, Z-spray, and Ferris ride on spreader/sprayer
- Massachusetts commercial pesticide license
- Applied fertilizers and herbicides according to industry standards.
- Conducted inspections to identify lawn health issues and pests.
- Collaborated with team members to complete service requests promptly.
- Educated customers on proper lawn care techniques and schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of services performed for client tracking.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while handling chemicals and tools.
- Assisted in training new technicians on equipment use and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating machinery or performing manual labor tasks.
- Inspected existing landscapes for potential problems before recommending solutions.
- Maintained lawns by fertilizing, aerating and de-thatching; clearing debris; and removing weeds.
- Advised customers on proper (IPM) lawn care techniques such as watering schedules, fertilization methods and pest control products.
- Monitored irrigation systems to ensure adequate water supply to all areas of the property.
- Installed sod according to customer specifications.
- Provided estimates for landscaping services upon request.
- Applied herbicides to control weeds in turf areas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Landscape Architecture
Stockbridge Umass
Amherst, Massachusetts05-1998
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School
Springfield, Massachusetts07-1994
Skills
- Record keeping and documentation
- Problem solving prowess
- Safety protocol adherence
- Physical stamina and strength
- Turf management expertise
- Project planning
- Deadline driven
- Verbal and written communication
- Flexible and adaptable
- Eco-friendly practices
- Lawn assessment
- Route management
- Quote preparation
- Sales techniques
- Customer education
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Employee training
- Problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Quality control assurance
- Pest control proficiency
- Weather condition awareness
- Weed identification/pest talent
- Lawn fertilization
- Weed control
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Lawn technician
Green stuff, lawn care
05.2025 - Current
Associate of Arts - Landscape Architecture
Stockbridge Umass
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School