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Brent Borgaard

Finksburg

Summary

Dynamic landscaping professional with expertise in hardscape installation and garden design, honed at All Landscape Supply. Proven ability to enhance outdoor spaces through innovative solutions and effective teamwork. Skilled in seasonal cleanup and lawn maintenance, consistently delivering high-quality results while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaping Worker

All Landscape Supply
08.2011 - 03.2025
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Improved landscape appearance by performing regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Performed seasonal clean-up tasks to maintain organized outdoor spaces throughout the year.
  • Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale landscaping projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
  • Upgraded outdoor living areas with the installation of patios, walkways, retaining walls as well as fire pits.
  • Created beautiful outdoor spaces by designing and installing custom flowerbeds, hardscapes, and other landscape features.

Electrical Technician

Borgaard Electric
05.2009 - 05.2013
  • Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
  • Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
  • Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
  • Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
  • Connected electrical systems to external power sources and programmed automated control systems to protect equipment from high voltage.
  • Assisted in new equipment installations, guaranteeing proper setup and optimal performance.
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections of electrical systems to identify potential issues before they escalated.

Plumber's Assistant

Crouse Plumbing
06.2007 - 01.2009
  • Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.
  • Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
  • Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
  • Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
  • Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
  • Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
  • Performed rough-ins, repairing, or replacing fixtures and water heaters and located or removed leaking or broken pipes.
  • Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
  • Ran stainless, aluminum, steel and PVC piping.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.

Painter

C&S Painting
05.2001 - 03.2006
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
  • Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.

Drywall Hanger, Finisher

Bruce Combs Drywall
06.1999 - 03.2001
  • Prepared work area, tools and equipment for job site.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths, heights and penetrations.
  • Finished and trimmed drywall with professional-level quality.
  • Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
  • Completed installation of drywall sheets on commercial and residential properties.
  • Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes, and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
  • Received consistent excellent feedback on work quality and customer service.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working on diverse projects including residential homes, commercial buildings, and remodeling jobs.

Concrete Finisher

Schuster Brothers
03.1997 - 04.1999
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
  • Adapted quickly to changing job site requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising quality or exceeding deadlines in completing assigned tasks related to concrete finishing.
  • Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks.

Education

GED -

Liberty Highschool
Sykesville, MD

Skills

  • Hardscape installation
  • Pathway construction
  • Garden bed edging
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Snow removal
  • Lawn maintenance
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Seasonal cleanup
  • Mulching techniques
  • Garden design
  • Landscape design

Timeline

Landscaping Worker

All Landscape Supply
08.2011 - 03.2025

Electrical Technician

Borgaard Electric
05.2009 - 05.2013

Plumber's Assistant

Crouse Plumbing
06.2007 - 01.2009

Painter

C&S Painting
05.2001 - 03.2006

Drywall Hanger, Finisher

Bruce Combs Drywall
06.1999 - 03.2001

Concrete Finisher

Schuster Brothers
03.1997 - 04.1999

GED -

Liberty Highschool

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