Canaan Williams
Newport News,VA
Summary
Accomplished Head Night Custodian II with a proven track record at The City of Virginia Beach/White Oaks Elementary, demonstrating exceptional cleaning proficiency and supervisory skills. Excelled in enhancing building safety and cleanliness, significantly improving occupant satisfaction. Expert in custodial machine operation and team collaboration, ensuring efficient task delegation and problem-solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Night Custodian II
The City of Virginia Beach/White Oaks Elementary
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared rooms for special events, setting up furniture and equipment according to event requirements.
- Kept outdoor areas clean and inviting by sweeping walkways, removing trash, and maintaining landscaping features when necessary.
- Assisted with emergency situations like floods or power outages, ensuring occupant safety and minimizing property damage.
- Assisted with annual deep-cleaning projects such as floor stripping/waxing or carpet shampooing.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues such as replacing light bulbs or fixing loose fixtures, preventing larger problems from developing.
- Maintained accurate records regarding completed tasks and reported any unusual occurrences to management.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary environment for building occupants through diligent custodial efforts.
- Responded promptly to requests from building occupants regarding custodial concerns or needs.
- Enhanced workplace safety by promptly addressing spills, leaks, and other potential hazards.
Custodian
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
04.2020 - 02.2021
- 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.
- 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.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Warwick High School
Newport News, VA1990
Skills
- Cleaning proficiency
- Waste disposal
- Sanitation Practices
- Supervisory skills
- Task Delegation
- Work Prioritization
- Chemical Handling
- Attention to Detail
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Responsible and Dependable
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Customer service-focused
- Floor Cleaning and Buffing
- Team Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- Custodial machine operation
- Facility Opening and Closing
- Crew Supervision
- Room Setup and Breakdown
- Floor polishing
Timeline
Head Night Custodian II
The City of Virginia Beach/White Oaks Elementary
03.2023 - Current
Custodian
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
04.2020 - 02.2021
High School Diploma - General Studies
Warwick High School
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