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Overview
Work History
Education
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Brian Wharton

Pearl River,NY

Summary

Proven custodial expert with a strong work ethic and exceptional team collaboration skills, honed at Pearl River School District. Excelled in enhancing building safety and cleanliness, significantly improving learning environments through meticulous sanitization and efficient custodial machine operation. Demonstrated leadership in crew supervision and emergency response, ensuring operational excellence and high satisfaction levels.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Custodian 1

Pearl River School District
07.2012 - Current
  • Fostered positive relationships with building occupants, enhancing cooperation in maintaining clean environment.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
  • Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
  • Ensured a healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
  • Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
  • Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
  • Supported event setup and tear-down, contributing to successful school functions.
  • Reduced waste through efficient use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in facilities maintenance.
  • Bolstered security measures, regularly checking doors and windows for proper closure after hours.
  • Enhanced building safety by conducting regular security checks and reporting potential hazards.
  • Supported event setups and breakdowns, enabling smooth operation of school and corporate events.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
  • Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.

Cleaner

Pearl River School District
12.2002 - 06.2012
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
  • Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
  • Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
  • Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining clean restrooms and public spaces in a timely manner.

Education

GED -

Ossining High School
Ossining, NY
10.1996

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Custodial machine operation
  • Work Prioritization
  • Facility Opening and Closing
  • Work Orders
  • Repairs
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Productivity and Time Management
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Crew Supervision

Timeline

Custodian 1

Pearl River School District
07.2012 - Current

Cleaner

Pearl River School District
12.2002 - 06.2012

GED -

Ossining High School
Brian Wharton