Chad Dixon
Lake Lure
Summary
Experienced in lawn maintenance and landscaping, demonstrating proficiency in operating mowers, trimmers, and skid steer tractors to ensure project completion within established timelines. Collaborated effectively with team members to enhance productivity while performing routine maintenance tasks such as weeding, pruning, and debris removal. Installed and maintained irrigation systems, conducting inspections and repairs that improved system efficiency and reduced water waste. Contributed innovative solutions to optimize team performance and project outcomes across various landscaping initiatives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Crew Member
Self employed
Lake Lure
05.2023 - Current
- Operated mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment to maintain lawns and gardens.
- Worked collaboratively with coworkers in order to complete projects efficiently and accurately within set timeframe.
- Removed debris from grounds such as leaves, twigs, branches using hand tools or power equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as weeding flower beds, pruning trees and bushes, raking leaves.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks with materials needed for jobsite activities.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Operated skid steer tractors to efficiently manage site preparation and material handling, ensuring timely project completion.
- Conducted routine maintenance on skid steer tractors, enhancing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime on job sites.
- Utilized skid steer tractors for excavation and grading tasks, contributing to the successful execution of diverse construction projects.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Irrigation Technician
Rumbling Bald
Lake Lure
09.2020 - 09.2025
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems, ensuring optimal water distribution and promoting healthy plant growth throughout landscaped areas.
- Conducted routine inspections and repairs of irrigation equipment, improving system efficiency and reducing water waste.
- Collaborated with landscaping teams to schedule irrigation cycles, enhancing plant care and overall aesthetic quality of the grounds.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving irrigation issues, ensuring timely repairs and maintaining operational effectiveness of equipment.
- Replaced worn out parts such as pipes, fittings, valve seals, solenoids.
- Cleaned debris from clogged emitters or filters to improve water flow efficiency.
- Completed weeding, mowing, and planting for assigned landscape projects.
Framer, handyman
Self employed
Lake Lure
10.2003 - 09.2025
- Constructed high-quality frames for custom projects, ensuring precision and client satisfaction throughout the design process.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, translating ideas into tangible framing solutions that enhanced aesthetics.
- Utilized various framing materials and tools, maintaining efficiency while adhering to safety standards and best practices.
- Measured and cut lumber to specified dimensions using a hand saw, power miter saw, or radial arm saw.
- Assembled and nailed together the framework of studs, headers and sills.
- Fitted, cut and installed wood trim.
- Completed tear-down of existing construction to prepare for new construction.
- Constructed wood trusses and rafters according to specifications.
- Selected tools, equipment and materials from storage to transport to work site.
- Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work by disposing of any unused materials according to municipal regulations.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings to determine structural dimensions of framework.
- Utilized advanced hand and power tools to complete framing and repair tasks, ensuring high-quality results and adherence to safety standards.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, enhancing resource availability and streamlining project workflows for improved efficiency.
Skills
- Lawn maintenance
- Irrigation installation
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Site preparation
- Debris removal
- Client communication
- Problem resolution
- Material handling
- Team performance
- Blueprint analysis
- Tool selection
Timeline
Landscaping Crew Member
Self employed
05.2023 - Current
Irrigation Technician
Rumbling Bald
09.2020 - 09.2025
Framer, handyman
Self employed
10.2003 - 09.2025