KELVIN AVILEZ

9111 South Kingston Chicago, Illinois 60617

Home: (773) 731-1093 Cell: (773) 355-1238 kvlez@hotmail.com
A knowledgeable, resourceful, and educational individual with experience to utilize diverse
abilities to provide quality service in managing and supporting a positive work environment.
Summary of Qualifications
Ability to meet and deal effectively with a wide variety of people from various
educational and skill levels for the purpose of communicating clear instructions and
interpretations.
Effectively display professionalism by projecting a positive attitude, maintaining
confidentiality, work as a team member and conduct myself in an ethical manner.
Efficient and able to adapt to change.
Ability to manage and problem solve, hard working, and able to multi-task effectively.
In-depth understanding of landscaping principles in order to make projects comparable
and similar to areas in the private sector.
Immense knowledge of the equipment, materials and practices used in grounds
maintenance.
Profound knowledge of and ability to follow applicable work and safety rules and
regulations.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and exchange information
with others.
Ability to safely and effectively use and manipulate mechanical hand tools and light
power equipment, instruments, and devices normally requiring coordination with eyes,
hands, and/or feet.
Ability to operate small to heavy equipment including hand and power as well as
motorized equipment.
Ability to understand verbal information and ability to exchange information with others.
Ability to use and apply technology.
Professional Experience
Chicago State University, Chicago, Illinois
2012 Present
Grounds Worker /Upgraded Grounds Sub-Foreman
Monitor, Train and provide authoritative information to Grounds Maintenance Employees
regarding the use of equipment, materials and practices used in grounds maintenance.
Supervise & Coordinate work assignment for full-time and part-time employees.
Supervisor of full-time and part-time staff in the Grounds department to meet deadlines,
case load and other tasks on a daily basis.

 Works collaboratively with combined office and personnel in other areas of the
University; performs other duties as assigned.
Performed all duties assigned to a Grounds Maintenance Worker.
Chicago State University, Chicago, Illinois
2005 2012
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Plant, prune and maintain trees, shrubs and flowers using hand tools.
Water trees, shrubs and flowers using a truck-mounted water tank, as needed.
Prepare and apply wood mulch mixture to planted tree and shrub areas weekly.
On a daily basis, transport equipment and materials from and to assigned area by
operating a utility pickup truck with attached trailer.
At the beginning of the planting season, till soil and plant bedding plants in designated
flowerbeds, flower pots and hanging flower baskets.
Remove weeds daily by hand-pulling and using hand tools.
Disbud flowers daily and fertilize flowerbeds monthly during growing season.
Hang strings of holiday lights on trees, posts and fences in designated downtown areas.
Maintain assigned vehicles by performing operator maintenance checks of windshield
wipers, fuel and oil level, tire pressure, brake fluid levels, and other assigned operator
maintenance checks.
Clear snow from walkways, driveways and parking lots using hand and powered snow
removal equipment.
Spray weeds daily with chemical weed solution using a backpack-carried, hand-operated
weed sprayer; and cut weeds using a gasoline-powered weed whip.
Aerate lawns by operating riding gasoline-powered or walk-behind lawn aerators.
Apply lawn fertilizer to lawn areas three to four times per year using backpack-carried,
hand-operated, or push-type fertilizer spreaders.
Cut grass using gasoline-fueled riding lawn mowers; push (walk-behind) power lawn
mowers and string trimmers.

 Maintain assigned lawnmowers daily by fueling, maintaining proper oil levels,

sharpening/replacing worn or damaged cutting blades and clearing obstructions from
lawn mower blades.
Observe and follow established state and department policies and procedures in the daily
conduct of the job.
Unicorn Oil, Chicago, Illinois
2003 2004
Sales Representative
Sold and rented oil supplies.
In charge of monitoring inventory in warehouse. Discussed with management the repair,
replacement, and purchase of ongoing supplies and machinery.
Identify and maximize revenue from existing customer account.
Submit detail proposals and quotations to customers.
Travelling to the offices of potential clients for appointments.
Education
Chicago State University, Illinois Masters of Education in Technology and Education (in
progress)
Chicago State University, Illinois Bachelor of Arts 2011
3.36 Grade Point Average
Certifications
Fitness Professional Personal Trainer
Fitness Professional Safe Exercise Leader
Keywords: Self-directed, Dedicated, Resourceful, Team-Building, Decisive, and Professional