Savannah Anderson
Romeoville
Summary
Reliable Assistant Groundskeeper known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in landscape maintenance, turf management, and decision-making. Excel at teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless cooperation with staff/volunteers and successful project outcomes.
Reliable with background in groundskeeping and maintenance. Possess strong knowledge of landscaping techniques, irrigation systems, and general property upkeep. Skills include equipment operation, time management, problem-solving ability, and team collaboration. Contribute to aesthetic improvement and functionality of outdoor spaces in prior roles.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Groundskeeper
Bolingbrook Youth Baseball League
Bolingbrook
06.2020 - 08.2025
- Maintained baseball fields by mowing, edging, and trimming grass regularly.
- Assisted in setting up and taking down equipment for games and practices.
- Cleared debris from the playing area to ensure safe conditions for players.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to promote healthy grass growth.
- Monitored field conditions and reported issues to management promptly.
- Collaborated with coaches to coordinate field maintenance schedules effectively.
- Utilized basic hand tools and equipment for various landscaping tasks efficiently.
- Maintained and repaired fences, benches and other hardscape structures.
- Assisted in the preparation of fields for sporting events and other activities.
- Performed general maintenance tasks such as painting buildings, fences and benches.
- Cleared grounds by raking leaves and removing downed tree branches.
- Identified areas needing improvement or repair on grounds and facilities.
- Cleared debris from walkways and driveways with shovels and rakes.
- Attended training sessions related to grounds keeping duties.
- Ensured safety guidelines are adhered to while operating machinery or performing manual labor tasks.
- Operated a variety of power equipment including tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and edgers.
- Maintained grounds and facilities by mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, watering, and aerating lawns.
- Planted grass seed in bare spots.
- Communicated effectively with supervisor regarding job progress updates.
- Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
- Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Transported mulch, soil and sand using shovel and rake.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Tracked and reported on grounds maintenance activities and expenses.
- Responded to emergency maintenance requests as needed.
- Educated staff and visitors on environmental conservation practices within the grounds.
- Maintained lawn areas using mowers, trimmers, and edgers to ensure neat appearance.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of new landscape projects.
- Assisted with the setup and breakdown of outdoor events, ensuring grounds were prepared and restored.
- Provided recommendations for landscape improvements and enhancements.
- Enforced grounds policies and regulations, ensuring a safe environment for visitors.
- Performed soil cultivation, digging, mulching, and watering as needed.
- Operated a variety of power and hand tools in the maintenance of green spaces.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILSkills
- Grounds maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Landscape design
- Turf management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Sports field upkeep
- Groundskeeping safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Watering lawns and trees
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Hand and power tools
- Dedicated work ethic
- Inclement weather tolerance
- Landscaping
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Hand tools proficiency
- Field maintenance
- Rules enforcement
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Excellent communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision Making Abilities
- Analytical thinking
- Public speaking
- Team leadership
Affiliations
Muilti-sport athlete in highschool & college. Playing on a team of various sports has taught me patience, leadership skills, the ability to know personnel and their specific approach needed when communicating. It taught me disciple, grit, hard work ethic plus more.
Timeline
Assistant Groundskeeper
Bolingbrook Youth Baseball League
06.2020 - 08.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology
College of DuPage