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Levi J. Crapps

Leesville

Summary

Professional groundskeeping specialist with strong ability to maintain and enhance golf course landscapes. Adept at using specialized equipment and applying turf management techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for attention to detail, and passion for maintaining pristine playing conditions. Extensive knowledge of proper grounds maintenance and equipment use. Proven history of working tirelessly to meet course needs. Approachable and reliable with unparalleled work ethic and personable skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Groundskeeper

The Dunes Golf and Beach Club
08.2023 - Current
  • Walk mowed greens
  • Tractor Blow
  • Mowed Tees and approach (Triplex)
  • Repaired greens sod
  • Leveled irrigation heads
  • Leveled rough area for proper water drainage
  • Calibrated spreader and have spread granular fertilizers
  • Troubleshooting irrigation problems

Internship

Gulf Stream Golf Club
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Helped convert St Augustine grass to Celebration bermuda
  • Sprayed fertilizers and other plant protectants
  • Learned proper water management techniques
  • Sprayed out collars of greens and expanded putting greens
  • Worked chemical equations to better my rate knowledge
  • Sat in on managerial meetings to understand what was planned for the near and far future
  • Expanded my leadership skills

Groundskeeper

The Tree Farm Golf Course
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Operated construction equipment (skid steer, bulldozer, and excavator)
  • Mowed fairways, tees, surrounds, collars, rough, and greens
  • Preparation and laying of sod
  • Sprayed greens and bunker faces
  • Helped in tree removal and clean up
  • Course setup
  • Calibration of sprayer and spreader
  • Operated Trailer Hydroseeder
  • Hand watered new greens and freshly laid sod

Groundskeeper

The Walker Course
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Mowed fairways, surrounds, collars, and greens (Triplex)
  • Course setup
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning
  • Blew fairways using a tractor blower and buffalo blower
  • Very familiar with weed-eaters and hedge trimmers
  • Operated a sandpro to rake larger bunkers on the course
  • Helped reinforce a riverbank with ripwrap

Education

Turf Grass Management

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Skills

  • Fertilizing and Spraying Herbicides
  • Pesticides
  • Fungicides
  • Pest/Disease identification
  • Tournament experience
  • Golf course Construction
  • Drainage/irrigation install and repair
  • Hydroseeding
  • Overseeding
  • Aerification
  • Knowledge on equipment operating

Timeline

Internship

Gulf Stream Golf Club
05.2024 - 08.2024

Groundskeeper

The Dunes Golf and Beach Club
08.2023 - Current

Groundskeeper

The Tree Farm Golf Course
06.2022 - 07.2023

Groundskeeper

The Walker Course
08.2019 - 06.2022

Turf Grass Management

Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Levi J. Crapps