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Alex Urso

San Tan Valley,AZ

Summary

Seasoned Facilities Operations Manager and talented leader with 20 plus years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing school operations and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams. Excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Foreman

Higley USD
Gilbert, AZ
04.2022 - Current
  • Supervised ongoing daily maintenance and custodial for Cortina Elementary School
  • Located and resolved problems to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Collaborated with other leaders to direct workflow and support operations.


Warehouse Supervisor

J.O. Combs Unified School District
San Tan Valley, AZ
06.2020 - 04.2022
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution.
  • Supervised warehouse operations
  • Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
  • Inventory ordering, tracking all custodial, nursing, transportation, office and food service supplies
  • Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
  • Kept detailed records of inventories and merchandise inventory transactions.
  • Managed merchandise inventory transactions.

Building Manager

J.O. Combs Unified School District
San Tan Valley, AZ
06.2008 - 06.2020
  • Inspected grounds and facilities to identify necessary repairs.
  • Managed and scheduled contract workers who completed building maintenance and upgrades.
  • Managed custodial staff to promote optimal team dynamics while encouraging positive working atmosphere
  • Ordered, kept inventory and distribution schedules of all custodial supplies
  • Organized all break schedules for custodial staff
  • Repaired custodial equipment
  • Organized and helped with all Summer projects (carpet cleaning, floor waxing etc)
  • Planned and scheduled general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling projects.
  • Managed operations, maintenance, and improvement of properties.

Lead Night Custodian

J.O. Combs Unified School District
San Tan Valley, AZ
04.2006 - 06.2008
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
  • Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
  • Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
  • Organized daily cleaning schedules for custodial team.
  • Completed routine floor stripping, sealing and finishing.
  • Assembled basic furniture and supplies for offices and other multi-use rooms.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.

Head Custodian

Coolidge Unified School District
Coolidge, AZ
02.2004 - 06.2005
  • Managed full custodial crew, scheduling work to be performed etc.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Organized daily cleaning schedules for custodial team.
  • Completed routine floor stripping, sealing and finishing.
  • Assembled basic furniture and supplies for offices and other multi-use rooms.

Maintenance/Custodial Services Supervisor

Five Star Maintenance
Coram, NY
02.1997 - 01.2004
  • Assigned job duties and monitored performance against objectives.
  • Recruited and selected well-qualified employees to fill vacancies.
  • Promoted efficient inventory practices among team members.
  • Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.
  • Implemented standardized purchasing practices
  • Maintained required records of work hours, budgets and payrolls.

Education

High School Diploma -

Longwood High School
Middle Island, NY
06.1995

Skills

  • Coordinating Daily Operations
  • Interpreting Job Specifications
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Cost Estimates
  • Plant Operations
  • Inventory Assessments
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Team Leadership
  • Shift Coverage

Timeline

Plant Foreman

Higley USD
04.2022 - Current

Warehouse Supervisor

J.O. Combs Unified School District
06.2020 - 04.2022

Building Manager

J.O. Combs Unified School District
06.2008 - 06.2020

Lead Night Custodian

J.O. Combs Unified School District
04.2006 - 06.2008

Head Custodian

Coolidge Unified School District
02.2004 - 06.2005

Maintenance/Custodial Services Supervisor

Five Star Maintenance
02.1997 - 01.2004

High School Diploma -

Longwood High School
Alex Urso