Craig Gard
Reading,PA
Summary
Reliable Custodian known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in sanitary practices, waste disposal, and chemical safety, bringing focused attention to maintaining clean and inviting environments. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operational flow and workplace cleanliness. Experienced Laborer with background working in multiple work settings. Skillfully build temporary structures, mix preparations and cut materials to meet job requirements. Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Reading city schools
Reading, Pa
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Mail Carrier
USPS
Reading, PA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding postal services and products.
- Ensured compliance with federal laws related to privacy protection.
- Reported any damaged or missing mail items to supervisor immediately.
- Provided friendly customer service at all times while delivering mail.
- Provided assistance in sorting large volumes of mail at post office facility.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of postal rates, regulations, and procedures.
- Assisted other carriers with their routes as needed during peak periods.
- Checked incoming mail for proper postage and correct names and addresses.
- Organized parcels into appropriate size containers for transport.
- Conducted regular check-ins with supervisors throughout the day.
- Delivered mail along prescribed route and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes.
Custodian
Newark city schools
Newark , OH
11.2011 - 07.2022
- Providing support services for a variety of events including setup and breakdown assistance as needed.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators, and elevator buttons.
- Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Maintaining an organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment; ordering additional items when needed.
- Completing daily logs detailing work performed each day; updating records of supplies used during shifts.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Setting up chairs and tables for events taking place in the building's common areas; organizing supplies for upcoming events.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly stored after use.
- Monitoring inventory levels of consumable items like toiletries and garbage bags throughout the facility and restocking shelves accordingly.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and serviced regularly according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Replacing light bulbs and repairing or replacing faulty electrical outlets; performing minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging toilets.
- Recycling materials whenever possible in accordance with company policy and local disposal regulations.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heath High School
Heath, OH05-2010
Skills
- Project Planning
- Organization
- Quality Assurance
- Remote Office Availability
- Microsoft Word
- Dependable and Responsible
- Equipment Inspection
- Supply Management
- Inventory Management
- Safe Chemical Disposal
- Facility Maintenance
- Building inspection
- Groundskeeping
- Heavy Lifting
- Snow Removal
- Attention to Detail
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Responsible and Dependable
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
Timeline
Custodian
Reading city schools
08.2023 - Current
Mail Carrier
USPS
08.2022 - 06.2023
Custodian
Newark city schools
11.2011 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Heath High School
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