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Alfredo Tamayo

Santa Ana ,CA

Summary

Seasoned Lead Groundskeeper with solid background in landscape maintenance, design, and project management. Strengths include team leadership, safety enforcement, equipment operation, and plant knowledge. Made substantial impact in previous roles by improving grounds aesthetics and efficiency of operations. Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of quality control while managing large teams and complex projects.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Custodian

Benjamin Beswick Elementary
Tustin, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Improved school cleanliness by performing thorough and regular custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Aided in maintaining well-functioning facilities by reporting any necessary repairs or malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
  • Contributed to a healthy school atmosphere by regularly emptying trash receptacles and recycling bins.
  • Supported school events by setting up furniture, equipment, and decorations as required.

Vacuuming, mopping, bathroom maintenance.

Custodian

Tustin High School
Tustin, CA
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.

Custodian

Tustin High School
11.2014 - 06.2023
  • Assisting with special projects related to custodial care as assigned by supervisor or manager.
  • Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
  • Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators, and elevator buttons.
  • Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
  • Setting up chairs and tables for events taking place in the building's common areas; organizing supplies for upcoming events.
  • Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and serviced regularly according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Recycling materials whenever possible in accordance with company policy and local disposal regulations.
  • Inspecting buildings for safety hazards or damages that need to be addressed; reporting any issues to management immediately.
  • Completing daily logs detailing work performed each day; updating records of supplies used during shifts.
  • Maintaining an organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment; ordering additional items when needed.
  • Replacing light bulbs and repairing or replacing faulty electrical outlets; performing minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging toilets.
  • Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
  • Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
  • Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly stored after use.
  • Monitoring inventory levels of consumable items like toiletries and garbage bags throughout the facility and restocking shelves accordingly.
  • Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
  • Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
  • Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
  • Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.

Lead Groundskeeper

Irvine Unified School District, Lakeside Middle School
Irvine, CA
04.1996 - 01.2024
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to regulations.
  • Swept and raked leaves, debris, and other materials from the grounds.
  • Removed hazardous objects from the grounds, such as broken glass.
  • Provided support during special events held at the premises.
  • Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage of water away from buildings.
  • Collected litter from the grounds on a regular basis.
  • Repaired irrigation systems, including valves, sprinklers, and pipes.
  • Planted grass seed in areas of bare soil or where needed.
  • Operated mowers, tractors, and other equipment in a safe manner.
  • Trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges using hand tools such as shears and pruners.
  • Assisted with landscaping projects such as laying sod or planting trees.
  • Ensured proper safety protocols were followed by staff when using equipment or performing tasks.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper use of equipment, safety protocols and other relevant topics.
  • Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies necessary for projects or repairs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Irvine High School
Irvine, CA
06-1985

Skills

  • Landscape maintenance
  • Pest Control
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Heavy machinery
  • Erosion Control
  • Hedge and Bush Trimming
  • Trimming and edging flower beds
  • New plantings
  • Chemical Application
  • Customer Service
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Seasonal Planting
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Effective Communication
  • Using hand tools
  • Weed Removal
  • Detail Oriented
  • Lawn Aeration
  • Tree Removal
  • Mulching gardens
  • Landscaping and gardening
  • Facility maintenance and repair
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Fertilizer Application

Certification

IVC Supervisor Certified

Cart mobile Certified

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Substitute Custodian

Benjamin Beswick Elementary
08.2024 - Current

Custodian

Tustin High School
01.2019 - 01.2024

Custodian

Tustin High School
11.2014 - 06.2023

Lead Groundskeeper

Irvine Unified School District, Lakeside Middle School
04.1996 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Irvine High School
Alfredo Tamayo