Roberto De La Cruz Vela
Pueblo
Summary
Skilled in landscaping and groundskeeping with experience in maintaining various outdoor spaces. Possess strong knowledge of plant care, landscape design, and maintenance techniques. Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely and efficiently. Made significant improvements in lawn health and visual appeal through strategic landscaping interventions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Alpine Landscape
Pueblo
02.2022 - Current
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Assisted in building decks and patios to create outdoor living spaces.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
Foundation Laborer
Silver and Blue
Pueblo
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
Roofing Laborer
Corner Stone Roofing
Pueblo
08.2002 - 09.2015
- Assisted in preparing and laying down felt paper, shingles, and other roofing material to construct roofs.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Diagnosed and identified sources of leaks, developing plans for repairs from total tear-offs to patchwork.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
- Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
Painter
Painting Rodriguez
Pueblo
03.2002 - 11.2008
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Washed and treated surfaces with oil, turpentine or other preparations.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Landscape design
- Deck building
- Concrete pouring
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Self motivation
- Weeding and grubbing
- Hardscape maintenance
- Responsible and punctual
- Using hand tools
- Watering lawns and trees
- Landscaping
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Elementary
Custom
- Hard worker and fast learner. Always whiling to take on new tasks and challenges. Work great with other people as well as individually.
Timeline
Landscaper
Alpine Landscape
02.2022 - Current
Foundation Laborer
Silver and Blue
07.2019 - 09.2020
Roofing Laborer
Corner Stone Roofing
08.2002 - 09.2015
Painter
Painting Rodriguez
03.2002 - 11.2008
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