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David Haskins

East Peoria,IL

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience as a School Custodian at Bethel Lutheran Church/School. Proven expertise in sanitation techniques and custodial machine operation, ensuring clean and safe environments. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and effective team collaboration, consistently enhancing facility standards and promoting a welcoming atmosphere.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

School Custodian

Bethel Lutheran Church/ School
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Learned safety protocols for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in school environments.
  • Assisted in daily cleaning routines, ensuring classrooms and hallways remained tidy and welcoming.
  • Operated cleaning equipment, including floor buffers and vacuum cleaners, to uphold facility standards.
  • Supported waste management efforts by disposing of trash and recycling materials appropriately.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
  • Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
  • Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
  • Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.

Janitor

Personal Touch Solutions
01.2021 - 11.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of facilities, ensuring safe environments for all occupants.
  • Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums, to enhance efficiency.
  • Assisted in waste management by sorting recyclables and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
  • Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and reported issues promptly.
  • Followed safety protocols diligently while handling cleaning chemicals and equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete daily cleaning schedules efficiently.
  • Adapted quickly to changing priorities during high-traffic events or emergencies.
  • Trained new hires on cleaning procedures and safety standards, enhancing team performance.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
  • Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
  • Maintained a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with building occupants, promoting a respectful work environment.
  • Supported waste management efforts by collecting trash, recycling materials, and disposing of them properly.
  • Contributed to a welcoming environment by maintaining clean and organized common areas such as lobbies and conference rooms.
  • Upheld company policies regarding health codes, safety regulations, hazardous materials disposal protocols while completing assigned tasks diligently.
  • Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Responded quickly to urgent maintenance requests from building occupants or management staff members.
  • Addressed minor maintenance issues promptly to prevent further damage or escalation.
  • Safeguarded building security by locking doors and setting alarms at the end of each shift.
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
  • Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
  • Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
  • Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
  • Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
  • Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.

Maintenance Crew Member

Schnucks
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on machinery, minimizing unexpected breakdowns.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing equipment malfunctions efficiently.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for all team members.
  • Monitored inventory levels of maintenance supplies, ensuring availability for continuous operations.
  • Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Enhanced safety in the workplace by addressing potential hazards and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
  • Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.

Floor Care Technician

AM Floor Care
08.2015 - 02.2019
  • Operated floor care equipment including buffers, scrubbers, and vacuums to maintain cleanliness and appearance.
  • Trained new staff on proper floor care techniques and equipment usage, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Conducted routine inspections of floors to identify maintenance needs and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborated with management to develop and refine cleaning schedules for optimal efficiency and coverage.
  • Maintained high standards of sanitation by regularly disinfecting all floor surfaces in assigned areas.
  • Exceeded client expectations with meticulous attention to detail while caring for diverse flooring materials including hardwood, tile, carpet, and concrete.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skill set by effectively operating various types of floor care machinery, such as buffers, scrubbers, and extractors.
  • Minimized disruptions to daily operations by scheduling routine floor care tasks during low-traffic periods.
  • Preserved the integrity of delicate surfaces through careful selection and application of appropriate cleaning solutions.
  • Boosted overall appearance of facilities through diligent attention to detail in all floor care tasks performed.
  • Streamlined floor care processes through regular maintenance and inspection of equipment.
  • Supported customer satisfaction by responding to specific requests for targeted floor cleaning efforts.
  • Assisted in training new team members, ensuring consistent quality across all aspects of floor care services.
  • Improved floor cleanliness by consistently performing thorough sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming tasks.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • 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.
  • Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.

Fabrication Welder

Caterpillar
11.2007 - 04.2014
  • Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to ensure structural integrity.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise fabrication tasks.
  • Conducted quality inspections on welded joints to maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency during high-demand production periods.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
  • Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase overall project efficiency.
  • Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
  • Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
  • Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
  • Enhanced team skill levels by sharing expert knowledge and techniques in welding and fabrication practices.
  • Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all health and safety protocols during welding tasks.
  • Improved structural integrity, performing critical welds on load-bearing components.
  • Streamlined welding processes, reducing project completion times through implementation of efficient welding strategies.
  • Ensured precision in metal fabrication by accurately reading and interpreting blueprints and design plans.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
  • Increased workshop efficiency, organizing supplies and tools for easy access and reduced setup times.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, suggesting and implementing process optimizations that enhanced overall workshop productivity.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.

Education

No Degree - General

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

GED -

East Peoria Community High School
East Peoria, IL
01-1994

Skills

  • Punctuality
  • Basic repairs
  • Cleaning expertise
  • Sanitation techniques
  • Waste management
  • Chemical handling
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Floor cleaning and buffing
  • Problem-solving
  • Custodial machine operation
  • Attention to detail
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Team collaboration
  • Minor repairs
  • Customer service
  • Snow removal
  • Customer service-focused
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Trash removal
  • Window cleaning
  • Floor maintenance
  • Floor polishing and buffing
  • Trash collection
  • Sweeping and mopping
  • Communication and interpersonal skills

Timeline

School Custodian

Bethel Lutheran Church/ School
10.2024 - 06.2025

Janitor

Personal Touch Solutions
01.2021 - 11.2024

Maintenance Crew Member

Schnucks
03.2019 - 03.2020

Floor Care Technician

AM Floor Care
08.2015 - 02.2019

Fabrication Welder

Caterpillar
11.2007 - 04.2014

No Degree - General

Illinois Central College

GED -

East Peoria Community High School

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