Carlos Rivas
Renton,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented cleaning specialist with over 10 years of experience in janitorial services and facility maintenance. Proven ability to uphold safety standards and manage waste disposal effectively, contributing to a clean and safe environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Day Porter
Pacific Building Services
Seattle, Washington
04.2020 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in common areas and restrooms throughout the facility.
- Performed routine inspections to ensure safety and sanitation standards.
- Oversaw waste disposal and recycling processes to enhance facility sustainability efforts.
- Stocked supplies in restrooms and break areas for employee convenience.
- Sweep, mop, and buff floors; vacuum carpets and rugs; shampoo carpets and upholstery; clean restrooms, lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, walkways; empty trash receptacles.
- Dust furniture and fixtures; polish metalwork on doors and hardware; replace air fresheners and deodorizers.
- Report any damages found during routine inspections to supervisor immediately.
- Clean windowsills and window coverings including blinds or curtains; wipe down walls and baseboards with cleaning solutions.
- Remove gum or other debris from flooring surfaces using steam cleaner or other specialized tools.
- Removed trash from all rooms and placed garbage and recycling receptacles in approved areas for trash pickup.
- Provide emergency cleaning services for spills caused by guests or visitors in public areas of the facility.
- Inspected property and grounds, collecting trash and debris to uphold curb appeal.
- Responded to spills, bathroom malfunctions and potential hazards to reduce injuries.
- Cleaned various work areas by mopping, vacuuming and polishing mirrors.
- Removed leaves and debris from driveway and sidewalks to maintain property appearance.
- Demonstrated dedication and work ethic through consistent attendance and top-level performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance and cleaning tasks to ensure facility upkeep.
Janitor
Cascadian Building Maintenance
Seattle, Washington
01.2006 - 12.2018
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities through regular sweeping and mopping.
- Restocked supplies in restrooms and common areas as needed.
- Operated floor scrubbers and other cleaning equipment efficiently.
- Sweep, mop and vacuum floors of all areas.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, sinks, countertops and other surfaces.
- Empty wastebaskets and trash containers.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Mopped and waxed floors, dusted, deep cleaned bathrooms and removed trash to keep buildings in clean and orderly condition.
- Clean windows, walls, ceilings, carpets and furniture in assigned areas.
- Completed sweeping and vacuuming, glass cleaning and trash collecting.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Ensure that all spills are cleaned up immediately to prevent any accidents from occurring.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Organized custodial closets to easily find equipment and supplies.
- Maintain janitorial supply inventory.
- Follow established safety procedures while operating machinery and using chemicals.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Dusted furniture, machines, and equipment to remove dust and maintain appearance.
Warehouse Worker
Wilmar Corporation
Tukwila, Washington
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Operated forklifts to move materials safely within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently from delivery trucks.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas in compliance with safety standards.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain a safe work environment.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Assembled orders based on customer specifications.
- Carefully filled and secured boxes to ensure safe transport of items. and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Education
GED -
National Institute Walter T . Deininger
El Salvador 11-1997
Skills
- Facility maintenance
- Cleaning techniques
- Restroom cleaning
- Floor maintenance
- Furniture dusting
- Trash collection
- Facility sanitation
- Waste management
- Chemical handling
- Janitorial duties
- Building maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Supply inventory
- Work orders
- General maintenance
- General labor
- Emergency response
- Safety regulations
- Attention to detail
- Clean driving record
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Driver License , Washington State . USA.
Timeline
Day Porter
Pacific Building Services
04.2020 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Wilmar Corporation
01.2007 - 12.2010
Janitor
Cascadian Building Maintenance
01.2006 - 12.2018
GED -
National Institute Walter T . Deininger