Bradley Howard
Reading,PA
Summary
Dedicated and dependable custodian with extensive experience at Reading School District, excelling in cleaning expertise and sanitation techniques. Proven ability to enhance facility cleanliness and safety through effective waste management and attention to detail. Recognized for strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining high standards in custodial operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Custodian
Reading School District
Reading, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums, effectively.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Implemented efficient waste disposal practices to promote environmental sustainability.
- Responded promptly to emergency cleanup situations, ensuring minimal disruption to classes.
- Enhanced school cleanliness by performing daily custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Completed specialized deep-cleaning projects during summer breaks to prepare the facility for the upcoming academic year.
- Assisted with minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, repairing fixtures, and painting walls to keep the facility in good condition.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to address specific cleaning requests or concerns in their respective areas.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Maintained positive relationships with coworkers by providing support in their tasks and sharing knowledge about best practices in custodial work.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Supported school events by setting up and breaking down furniture, equipment, and decorations as needed.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Contributed to school safety by promptly addressing and resolving potential hazards in hallways, stairwells, and entryways.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across school facilities.
Laborer
City of Reading
Reading, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery and tools to complete various construction tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in site preparation, ensuring safety protocols were strictly followed.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans and meet deadlines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to enhance productivity.
- Inspected materials for quality assurance before use on projects.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
- Ensured safety compliance through regular inspection of tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
- Mitigated potential hazards with thorough site cleanup efforts at the end of each workday.
Education
GED - Business Management
Reading Area Community College
Reading, Pennsylvania, PASkills
- Punctuality
- Basic repairs
- Cleaning expertise
- Sanitation techniques
- Chemical handling
- Groundskeeping
- Waste management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Floor cleaning and buffing
- Custodial machine operation
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Hazardous chemicals handling
- Heavy lifting
- Room setup and breakdown
- Floor polishing
- Skilled housekeeper
- Furniture moving
- Facility opening and closing
- Snow removal
- Physical stamina
- Equipment inspection
- Lawn mowing
- Timely paperwork completion
- Yard maintenance
- Equipment cleaning
- Trash removal
- Leaf blowing
- Floor maintenance
- Floor scrubbers and polishers
- Strong work ethic
- Floor polishing and buffing
- Sweeping and mopping
- Restroom servicing
- Trash collection and removal
- Quality control
Timeline
School Custodian
Reading School District
02.2023 - Current
Laborer
City of Reading
02.2023 - Current
GED - Business Management
Reading Area Community College