Mduduzi Mchunu
Clerk
Durban
Summary
Dedicated Groundsman with extensive experience at the Department of Education, specializing in landscape design and maintenance. Proven ability to enhance grounds aesthetics while ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in project scheduling and customer service, successfully implemented efficient irrigation systems and educated the public on plant health, contributing to improved landscape quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Groundsman
Department of Education
12.2012 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular checks, cleaning, and minor repairs as necessary.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors on special projects requiring additional expertise or manpower, contributing to overall team success.
- Provided exceptional customer service to visitors on the premises while attending to their inquiries or concerns about the grounds.
- Designed and drafted planting plans for formal gardens and perennial flowerbeds.
- Ensured adherence to seasonal schedules regarding planting cycles, fertilization treatments, or other relevant tasks that impact overall grounds care quality yearround.
- Upheld company reputation by adhering to all safety guidelines and regulations during daily tasks.
Education
Certificate - Advanced Ms Office
H-Tech Computer Training Center
Durban 07.2003
Skills
Preparing client sketches
Grounds maintenance
Selling plants to customers
Trimming and weeding
Inspecting completed work
Hedge walls
Tree trimming and cutting branches
Landscaping plans
Project Scheduling
Diverse plant knowledge
Watering lawns and trees
Lawn aeration
Planting flowers and bushes
Managing laborers
Customer service and assistance
Operating mowers and tractors
Landscape equipment operation
Weeding gardens
Project presentation
Stonework
Transplanting and potting plants
Sprinkler system knowledge
Decorative stone installation
Safety compliance
Pesticide safety
Grounds repair and maintenance
System type knowledgeable
Certification
SEESA SKILLS TRAINING
Timeline
SEESA SKILLS TRAINING
10-2014
Groundsman
Department of Education
12.2012 - Current
Certificate - Advanced Ms Office
H-Tech Computer Training Center