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Connie McAlpine

Custodian
Ashland MT,MT

Summary

Although I earned a degree and worked in the field of my studies for 9 years, I became a stay-at-home mom from 1999 to approximately 2009. I then began to work on a substitute basis, primarily for Colstrip Schools, and Colstrip Park and Recreation Department. Since moving to Ashland in 2013, I worked a few hours per school day at Ashland Public School. I worked the following summer to help clean the building. In 2015, I filled in for the janitor who had a leave of absence due to a back injury. He never returned to the position, and I was hired to work alongside another part-time janitor. Over the years my responsibilities have varied, and have improved my skills as a custodian. I still have a lot to learn, but I am currently working full-time in that capacity. I enjoy working alone, but also collaborate frequently with the person the school hires for maintenance.


The school does operate a small number of apartments for staff, and I have helped clean them out on many occasions. I have also helped friends to do this, on a volunteer basis. This includes former employees of St. Labre.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Custodian

Ashland Public School
Ashland , MT
08.2015 - Current
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Completed routine floor stripping, sealing and finishing.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
  • Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.

Cook's Assistant

Ashland Public School
Ashland, MT
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Worked during lunch shift to assist cook with food prep, serving and washing/sanitizing students' plates.
  • Filled in as cook during occasional absences

Substitute Janitor

Colstrip Public Schools
Colstrip, MT
08.2011 - 05.2013

Filled in for various janitorial shifts for each of the 3 three school buildings, and the community learning center.


Also filled in for various special events such as district basketball tournaments, wrestling meets and track meets.

Housekeeper

Metro Properties
Colstrip, MT
05.2011 - 08.2011

Worked with a team of housekeepers to maintain the cleanliness of single housing units that were rented by temporary employees for the power plant in Colstrip. (Now Talen Energy).


Duties included basic motel-like services, including change of bedding, bathroom and floor cleaning and reporting any damages to the units.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Spanish

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
12.1998

Skills

  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Facility and Site Cleaning
  • Safety Standards and Protocols
  • Supply Inventory Management
  • Positive Team Player
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Conscientious and Detail-Oriented
  • Willingness to Learn

Timeline

Custodian

Ashland Public School
08.2015 - Current

Cook's Assistant

Ashland Public School
08.2013 - 05.2015

Substitute Janitor

Colstrip Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2013

Housekeeper

Metro Properties
05.2011 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Spanish

University of Northern Iowa
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