Alfred Chow-yen
New haven,CT
Summary
I have 17 years of experience in custodial, 3 of which are as a Head custodian and 4 as a General Maintenance sub. I possess superb interpersonal and communication skills and work very well with teams. I understands the importance of staying on task and meeting deadlines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Branford Board Of Education
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing and finishing.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
Mail Carrier
East Haven Board Of Education
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Oversee training of employees
- Managed departmental budget
- Managed entire mail drop-off and pickup process
- Coordinated mail room team's workflow, delegating tasks to all employees
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Drop off bank deposit
- Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes with accuracy and efficiency
- Distributed mail to board of education Mail rooms
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components
- Reported carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules
- Identified major problems when mail room equipment malfunctioned and contacted tech service for assistance
- Diagnosed machinery issues, which included paper jams and handled basic maintenance tasks
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors.
- Directly interacted with Post office to deliver mail, packages and ordered goods.
Custodian
East Haven Board of education
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Cleaned in and around buildings, prioritizing safety at all times
- Thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned bathroom fixtures and partitions
- Dismantled, cleaned and replaced light fixtures
- Washed and spot-cleaned files, desktops, office glass, partitions, doors and walls
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash
- Spot cleaned furniture and carpet
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, surface cleaner, sponges and squeegees
- Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards
- Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Keep Custodial areas clean, stock and organized.
Custodian
Guilford Parks, Recreation and Seniors Department
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Cleaned in and around buildings, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned bathroom fixtures and partitions.
- Dismantled, cleaned and replaced light fixtures.
- Washed and spot-cleaned files, desktops, office glass, partitions, doors and walls.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash.
- Spot cleaned furniture and carpet.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
- Steam cleaned and shampooed carpeted areas.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, surface cleaner, sponges and squeegees.
- Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
- Scrubbed, top-coated, buffed and varnished hard floors.
- Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
- Sanitized bathrooms, showers and locker rooms.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout the facility.
- Properly labeled and diluted all cleaning solutions.
- Dusted all furniture and fixtures thoroughly and carefully.
- Kept janitorial closets clean and organized.
- Completed routine floor maintenance, including stripping, sealing and finishing.
Custodial Foreman
Chinybrowning LLC
12.2012 - 03.2016
- Supervised cleaning, maintenance and care of building and grounds.
- Repaired and calibrated equipment using precision measuring instruments.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined the best ways to correct them.
- Followed routine and preventative maintenance checklists.
- Repaired defective equipment parts.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors.
- Cleaned in and around the buildings, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Hosed down and swept steps and sidewalks.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, surface cleaner, sponges and squeegees.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Trained Custodial professionals on correct repair and cleaning procedures.
- Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Completed routine floor maintenance, including stripping, sealing and finishing.
- Collected trash and emptied receptacles and recycling containers.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Assembled basic furniture and supplies for classrooms.
Head Custodian
New Haven Board of Education
11.2005 - 12.2012
- Supervised the cleaning, maintenance and care of building and grounds.
- Properly labeled and diluted all cleaning solutions.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout the facility.
- Kept Custodial closets clean and organized.
- Reported the quality of performance on site to managers.
- Train all onsite custodian members.
- Cleaned in and around the buildings, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, surface cleaner, sponges and squeegees.
- Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
- Completed routine floor maintenance, including stripping, sealing and finishing.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
- Assembled basic furniture and supplies for classrooms.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Sound School
New Haven, CT2003
Skills
- Skilled housekeeper
- Blood borne Pathogen training
- Able to lift 80 pounds
- Lawn mowing
- Chemical cleaners
- Painting and plastering
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Hand/power tools
- Extensive experience with Custodial tool and equipment
- Supervisory experience
- Project management skills
- Equipment problem resolution
- Computer proficient
- Good communication skills
- Troubleshooting expert
- Fast learner
- Safety-oriented
- Multi-tasking
- Self-starter
- High volume mail room equipment
- Process improvement
- Handling and sorting mail
- Team leadership
- Mailing restriction expertise
- Problem-solving skills
- Workplace safety
- Defensive driver training
- Computer-savvy
- Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, and Carpet installation
- Hardwood refinishing
- Flooring removal
- Tile and grout care
- Upholstery and carpet cleaning
- Vehicle interiors maintenance
- Vehicle maintenance
- Room measurements
- Registered mail protocols
- Route Navigation
- Local area route knowledge
- Mail-sorting and delivery sequence
Timeline
Custodian
Branford Board Of Education
09.2022 - Current
Mail Carrier
East Haven Board Of Education
06.2018 - 09.2022
Custodian
East Haven Board of education
04.2016 - 06.2018
Custodian
Guilford Parks, Recreation and Seniors Department
03.2016 - 08.2016
Custodial Foreman
Chinybrowning LLC
12.2012 - 03.2016
Head Custodian
New Haven Board of Education
11.2005 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
The Sound School
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