Jesse Gaines

Experienced landscaping and grounds maintenance professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience maintaining residential, commercial, and public properties. Skilled in lawn care, landscape installation, equipment operation, small engine repair, and soil maintenance. Dependable, hardworking, and committed to delivering high-quality outdoor maintenance services while working safely and efficiently.

Landscaping & Property Maintenance Technician - Cooper's Property Maintenance

(2024-02 - 2026-06)

• Maintained residential and commercial landscapes.
• Operated zero-turn and push mowers to maintain lawns efficiently.
• Performed trimming, edging, and cleanup using weed eaters and blowers.
• Installed mulch, sod, flowers, and landscape materials.
• Maintained outdoor equipment and completed minor small engine repairs.
• Prepared and maintained healthy soil conditions for plant growth.

Landscaper - CO2 Landscaping

(2019-03 - 2022)

• Performed routine lawn maintenance and landscaping services.
• Installed sod, mulch, and seasonal flowers.
• Maintained landscape beds and ensured properties remained clean and attractive.
• Operated landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assisted with soil preparation and pH management.

Grounds Maintenance Technician - Bennett Properties

(2012-03 - 2017-10)

• Maintained residential property grounds through mowing, trimming, and cleanup.
• Installed landscaping materials including mulch and flowers.
• Repaired and maintained small engines and landscaping equipment.
• Ensured lawns and landscape beds were healthy and well-maintained.
• Assisted with seasonal landscaping projects.

Grounds Maintenance Worker - Shelby County Parks and Recreation

(2007-04 - 2010-09)

• Maintained public parks, athletic fields, and recreational areas.
• Operated zero-turn and push mowers for routine grass cutting.
• Performed weed eating, edging, and debris removal.
• Planted flowers and maintained landscaped areas.
• Assisted with sod installation, soil preparation, and general park maintenance.
• Helped maintain equipment used for grounds maintenance.