Desiree Shkriuba
Northport,NY
Summary
Proven leader in facilities maintenance, adept in crew supervision and employee training, significantly enhanced Sarasota County Schools' environment by maintaining high cleanliness standards and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in carpet cleaning and problem-solving, consistently improved facility satisfaction and reduced maintenance costs through strategic planning and effective communication. Organized senior head custodian with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Head Custodian
Sarasota County Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Increased overall satisfaction among users of the facility by consistently maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all spaces.
- Contributed to a positive school culture through professional interactions with students, staff, and visitors.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Collaborated with administrators to address specific facility needs during events or special projects.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Coordinated with contractors for timely completion of repair works ensuring minimal disruption to daily activities at the facility.
- Provided prompt resolution to facility-related issues reported by staff or students through effective communication and follow-up actions.
- Maintained open lines of communication with administrators regarding any upcoming projects that might impact custodial operations.
- Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Reduced maintenance costs by conducting regular inspections of facilities and identifying areas requiring attention or repairs.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Boosted team morale by providing consistent guidance, feedback, and support to custodial staff members.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
Head Custodian
Sarasota County Schools
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Contributed to a positive school culture through professional interactions with students, staff, and visitors.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Upheld a well-maintained school environment by coordinating deep-cleaning tasks during breaks and holidays.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment effectively to minimize waste and ensure timely replenishment.
- Organized daily cleaning schedules for custodial team.
- Enhanced cleanliness and sanitation by implementing efficient custodial procedures and using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Provided prompt resolution to facility-related issues reported by staff or students through effective communication and follow-up actions.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Improved safety standards by promptly addressing potential hazards, such as wet floors, loose wiring, or broken fixtures.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
- Safeguarded building security by performing regular checks on doors, windows, and alarms after hours or during weekends.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
- Streamlined workflow with the development of a comprehensive daily task schedule for the custodial team.
- Reduced maintenance costs by conducting regular inspections of facilities and identifying areas requiring attention or repairs.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Boosted team morale by providing consistent guidance, feedback, and support to custodial staff members.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- 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.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
Custodian
Sarasota County Schools
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
- Ensured a healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Supported event setup and tear-down, contributing to successful school functions.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in facilities maintenance.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
Education
GED -
Penn Foster High School
Scottsdale04.2014
Skills
- Carpet cleaning
- Cleaning technique
- Window Cleaning
- Sanitation Procedures
- Electrical Repairs
- Health and safety
- Wall Washing
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Furniture Moving
- Facility Opening and Closing
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Floor Cleaning and Buffing
- Employee Training
- Crew Supervision
- OSHA Compliance
Accomplishments
2024 sarasota county school-related employee of the year.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Head Custodian
Sarasota County Schools
01.2020 - Current
Head Custodian
Sarasota County Schools
01.2015 - 01.2020
Custodian
Sarasota County Schools
11.2013 - 01.2015
GED -
Penn Foster High School
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