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Grounds Maintenance and Public Works Professional
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About
Dedicated and dependable grounds maintenance and public works professional with over six years of hands-on experience in outdoor labor, facility upkeep, and municipal operations across Northern Virginia. Proven ability to operate heavy and small-scale equipment — including zero-turn mowers, tractors, chainsaws, and forklifts — while maintaining strict adherence to OSHA safety standards and county operational guidelines. Experienced in litter abatement, snow removal, landfill operations, concrete and masonry support, and community event coordination.
Hazmat and forklift certified. A reliable, safety-conscious team contributor who takes pride in keeping communities clean, safe, and well-maintained.
Experience
Laborer, Grounds Maintenance at Akima (2024-06 – Present)
- Operating zero-turn riding mowers to cut grass across assigned maintenance areas.
- Using weed eaters and edging tools to complete grounds finishing work to professional standards.
- Maintaining shrubs and trees using chain saws, hedge trimmers, clippers, and hand tools.
- Caring for flower beds, shrubs, and other landscaping features.
- Performing regular grounds policing for leaves, litter, and debris cleanup.
- Completing all additional grounds upkeep duties as assigned.
Maintenance and Operations Worker at Prince William County Government, Department of Public Works & Neighborhood Services (2022-09 – 2023-01)
- Ensured all OSHA and County safety guidelines were met during daily litter crew operations, including proper setup of traffic signage and safe operation of crew vehicles.
- Walked several miles daily to collect litter from all major travel lanes throughout the County.
- Delivered and offloaded collected garbage to the County landfill complex.
- Transported litter crew vehicles and equipment to the maintenance shop for scheduled repairs and regular maintenance.
- Ensured all vehicles were cleaned and disinfected on a biweekly basis.
- Completed and submitted end-of-day reports to supervisors for processing.
- Responded to resident complaints regarding litter pickup and illegal dump sites.
- Assisted with the execution of large-scale community cleanup events during Spring and Summer seasons.
- Supported local law enforcement and emergency crews during the 4th of July parade.
Maintenance Worker at Fairfax County Government, I-95 Landfill (2018-07 – 2021-09)
- Participated in a varied maintenance work crew performing concrete work, basic masonry, carpentry tasks, and general construction support.
- Operated small power equipment including tractors, mowers, chainsaws, tampers, blowers, and trimmers.
- Performed and documented pre-trip vehicle inspections in compliance with county standards.
- Assisted in cleanup activities and ongoing maintenance of equipment and facilities.
- Participated in snow removal operations at various Fairfax County locations.
- Maintained full compliance with the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) guiding principles, including all safety, staffing, and personnel policies.
Education
Some College in Business Administration – James Madison University (2015-09)


