Timothy Breshears

Experience

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  Lemoore Cemetery District

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2008

  Lead Grounds Worker

  Position increased from grounds worker to lead grounds worker. As lead grounds worker my duties included limited administrative work using computer software to track burial data such as available plots and name searches. Provided guidance and effective handling of the public in a professional manner through various phases of services provided by the cemetery and as well as aid in the daily scheduling of duties and handle or report customer complaints and comments. Finally, other duties included operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, tractors, cherry pickers, etc., sprinkler maintenance and repair, tree, plant and rose care, and herbicide applications. Show less

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  Kings County Department of Public Works, Parks Division

  Apr 2008 - Jan 2012

  Park Caretaker

  Primary duty as Caretaker of Hickey Park was to represent Kings County in a professional manner at all times and coordinate daily maintenance while providing a safe environment for the public and employees; explain and enforce park rules to all customers in a friendly, firm, and consistent manner as to ensure fairness to all who entered. Duties also included playground, facility, and picnic area quality assurance, which may include plant, animal, and societal dangers. Handling money and receipts received from the public and reconciled deposits. To address any complaints, comments, questions, or issues that may have developed as a result of their visit to the park. Completed all reports and paper work with a high level of organization and cleanliness. Serviced and made minor repairs to domestic irrigation pumps and assisted in maintenance of on-sight waterways. Programmed irrigation controllers, repaired and maintained irrigation defects or failures. As caretaker I had to be creative, flexible, and able to prioritize workloads from moment to moment according to available full time employees and or alternative sentencing workers or volunteers. Show less

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  California State University Fresno (CSUF), Plant operations, Grounds Department

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Gardening Specialist

  Herbicide, pesticide, nutrient, and seed applications as well as appropriate documentation such as monthly usage reports and notices of intent. Recognition of invasive grasses such as Poa Annua, Crab grass, Dallis grass and other common weeds like dandelion and clover. Implementing proper methods of control or eradication of invasive weeds, so as to not harm acceptable landscaped areas. Maintain environmental awareness while making applications on an educational facility, not only of weather and temperature, but the human factor. Provide employee training in proper handling and spray techniques and keep track of and aid in chemical and seed inventory for seasonal purchases. Maintain high aesthetic values of responsible areas and offer guidance when needed throughout the campus. Participate in the organizing and scheduling of special events and projects as well as correspond with faculty and staff of other departments regarding important details of potential issues. Perform minor irrigation repair and report all irrigation damages to the irrigation department, provide plant and tree care, and consultation. Show less

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  Kings County Department of Public Works, Parks Division

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2022

  Parks and Grounds Superintendent

  To manage, ensure, and provide safe and aesthetic parks and grounds throughout the County of Kings.Serve as County Liaison to the Kings County Museum Advisory Committee, Fish and Game Advisory Committee and Kings County Historical Society.

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  California State University, Fresno

  Aug 2022 - now

  Grounds Manager

  Provide an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment for all campus visitors and maintain staff morale using highly effective communication, staff evaluation, Union/Management relations, strong knowledge of the principles and practices of park and grounds operations and administration to effectively meet department needs.