Kevan Boman

Landscape Technologist and facilities professional with a B-Tech in Landscape Technology and extensive practical experience in landscaping, horticulture, irrigation, grounds maintenance, facilities coordination, site inspections, staff supervision, maintenance planning, equipment control, reporting and client liaison. Currently an Area Manager responsible for 15 sites, including garden, maintenance and cleaning inspections, stock and fuel coordination, staff training, machinery care, quotations and client requirements. Practical, organised, safety-conscious and comfortable working independently or leading teams.

Area Manager - The Caretakers

(2024-11)

• Manage 15 sites through inspections, reporting and follow-up on gardening, maintenance and cleaning standards.
• Identify problems and coordinate corrective action; handle client requests and complaints.
• Coordinate stock and fuel orders, deliveries and quotations; provide practical gardening and maintenance recommendations.
• Conduct on-site staff training and oversee machinery use and care.

Facilities Coordinator - Midfield HOA – Meadows Estate

(2023-04 - 2024-05)

• Coordinated parks, gardens and public areas, including hard/soft landscaping, irrigation, pools, painting, paving and garden construction.
• Developed short-, medium- and long-term maintenance programmes and coordinated facility/infrastructure maintenance.
• Managed assets, vehicles, tools, machinery, consumables and service logs; controlled herbicides and chemicals.
• Supervised staff schedules and postings, conducted daily inspections, compiled reports and assisted with budget control and financial planning.
• Maintained OHSA requirements and responded to residents' needs, resolving issues and providing feedback.

Operational Assistant - Commonwealth War Graves Commission

(2016-04 - 2022-12)

• Performed horticulture, garden maintenance, irrigation, vegetation control, cleaning and waste removal.
• Completed practical construction and maintenance including concrete curbs, fencing, retaining walls and structural repairs.
• Operated and maintained brush cutters, ride-on lawnmowers, chainsaws and other landscaping machinery.
• Followed CWGC and South African safety procedures and PPE requirements; completed Level 1 First Aid and Fire Fighter training.

Landscaping Supervisor - Leani Kwekery & Tuin Restaurant

(2015-05 - 2015-11)

• Supervised landscaping teams and site activities; completed garden design, maintenance, client liaison, quotations and sales.

Project Manager - Grass Factory Lynnwood – Multiplant Seedling Nursery

(2012-04 - 2015-04)

• Supervised landscaping projects and workers across multiple sites; installed and maintained irrigation and lawns; completed garden design and client liaison.

Landscape Gardener - Bidvest – Top Turf

(2011-12 - 2012-03)

• Worked in landscaping and golf-course maintenance; supervised gardeners and operated lawnmowers, brush cutters and hedge cutters; assisted with university garden layouts.

Assistant Manager - Memory Lane Frozen Yoghurt

(2002 - 2012)

• Customer service, stock-taking, cleaning and day-to-day operational support in a busy retail environment.

B-Tech - Landscape Technology - Tshwane University of Technology (2009 - 2013)