Derek Appleberry
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented environmental services worker skilled at providing professional cleaning services to clients, maintaining equipment and implementing new cleaning procedures. Works autonomously with strong time management skills. Demonstrates dedication to customer satisfaction, reliability, and taking pride in job well done.
Meticulous Cleaner - Housekeeper with good performance record maintaining clean, sanitized and tidy environments for guests and clients. Skilled at deep cleaning, dusting, and polishing. Proven history of performing with excellent work ethic and dependability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food service utility
Flik
Chattanooga, TN
05.2025 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes and utensils in high-volume kitchen environment.
- Operated dishwashing machines to ensure efficient cleaning processes.
- Assisted kitchen staff by providing clean supplies as needed during service.
- Monitored cleanliness standards to support food safety regulations compliance.
- Handled glassware, crystal, and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
- Re-stocked clean washcloths, paper towels, sponges and other cleaning supplies.
- Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans and surfaces to remove excess food waste.
- Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shift to comply with sanitary regulations.
- Managed dish area organization and cleanliness.
- Ensured timely availability of clean dishes for various meal services.
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Followed safety procedures for handling chemicals and equipment in dishwashing tasks.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
Janitor Custodian
SCC education
Chattanooga, TN
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Report any damages found in the building premises to supervisors immediately for repair works.
- Replenish bathroom supplies such as soap, paper towels and toilet tissue.
- Ensure compliance with health regulations regarding the use of hazardous materials.
- Mix water with detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
- Inspect buildings for safety hazards before beginning work assignments.
- Operate floor cleaning machines to clean rugs, carpets and hard surface floors.
- Empty wastebaskets and trash containers.
- Clean windows, walls, ceilings, carpets and furniture in assigned areas.
- Move furniture, equipment, boxes or other items as requested by supervisors or clients.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, sinks, countertops and other surfaces.
- Disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides or steam-cleaning equipment.
- Sweep, mop and vacuum floors of all areas.
- Replace light bulbs when needed.
- Completed sweeping and vacuuming, glass cleaning and trash collecting.
- Mopped and waxed floors, dusted, deep cleaned bathrooms and removed trash to keep buildings in clean and orderly condition.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Maintained, sanitized and vacuumed dining area and washed kitchen floors prior to closing.
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Reduced cleaning time significantly while maintaining company quality standards.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Responded promptly to requests to clean and sanitize areas after accidents.
- Sorted and disposed of trash and recycling materials to keep common areas clean and organized.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Discarded cardboard boxes and trash in compactors and balers.
- Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
- Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
- Set up and removed furniture, equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Recycling materials whenever possible in accordance with company policy and local disposal regulations.
- 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.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators, and elevator buttons.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly stored after use.
- Replacing light bulbs and repairing or replacing faulty electrical outlets; performing minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging toilets.
- Setting up chairs and tables for events taking place in the building's common areas; organizing supplies for upcoming events.
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Requisitioned supplies or equipment for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
- Moved furniture, equipment or supplies manually or with hand trucks.
- Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
- Stripped, sealed and polished floors.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and documented items requiring reorder.
- Organized custodial closets to easily find equipment and supplies.
- Assessed cleaning equipment and performed repairs when needed.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
Laundry Worker
Xantios
Chattanooga, Tennessee
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Added detergent, bleach, fabric softener and other cleaning solutions to machines.
- Adhered strictly to safety policies while working around hot surfaces and liquids.
- Replaced used chemicals when necessary in accordance with safety regulations.
- Sorted laundry into appropriate categories such as whites, colors, linens and delicates.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Folded clean laundry neatly into stacks or bundles.
- Loaded machines with clothing and other items to be washed according to instructions.
- Cleaned lint traps after each load of laundry had been completed.
- Organized finished products in storage areas or on shelves.
- Set temperature controls on machines according to instructions.
- Transported carts of soiled linens from guest rooms to laundry area for processing.
- Checked dirty linen for stains and damage before washing.
- Moved loads between machines, operated ironing equipment and folded laundered items.
- Unloaded and folded clean laundry from dryers and stored in appropriate areas.
- Pressed and ironed clean items.
- Folded and stacked items such as sheets, towels and blankets.
- Separated and sorted dirty laundry.
- Received and sorted articles by type, color and degree of soil.
- Assisted with additional housekeeping tasks during staffing shortages.
- Transported laundry in carts and sorted dirty items by load type.
Education
Howard School of Academics And Technology
Chattanooga, TnSkills
- Chemical handling
- Floor maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Equipment operation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Sanitation techniques
- Health and safety compliance
- Window cleaning
- Heavy lifting
- Spill cleanup procedures
- Floor scrubbers and polishers
- Vacuum operation
- Bathroom sanitation
- Stairwell cleaning
- Trash compacting
- Wall washing
- Exterior cleaning
- Custodial machine operation
- Polishing surfaces
- Window frame cleaning
- Recycling
- Appliance cleaning
- Skilled housekeeper
- Spot cleaning
- Recycling support
- Excellent communication skills
- Ceiling fan cleaning
- Dusting proficiency
- Ladder safety
- Snow removal
- Window washing
- Floor waxing
- Restroom care
- Graffiti removal
- Sanitization techniques
- Outdoor cleaning
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Problem resolution
- Team collaboration
- Sanitation practices
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization skills
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Dishwashing operation
- Trash removal
- Dish sanitizing
- Trash management
- Safety awareness
- Proper sanitation
- Strong work ethic
- Cleaning procedures
- Waste disposal
- Teamwork
Timeline
Food service utility
Flik
05.2025 - Current
Janitor Custodian
SCC education
05.2024 - 05.2025
Laundry Worker
Xantios
07.2018 - 04.2023
Howard School of Academics And Technology