Edwin Lopez Rodriguez
Paramus,NJ
Summary
Driven leader with extensive experience at Bergen Community College, adept in custodial operations and facilities management. Excelled in enhancing team efficiency and safety compliance through innovative procedures and rigorous training. Skilled in computerized maintenance systems and bilingual communication, demonstrating a proven track record in improving operational standards and fostering collaborative relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Custodial Supervisor / Facilities
Bergen Community College
02.2018 - Current
- Prepare and submit accident and injury reports.
- Assign job duties and monitor performance against objectives.
- Promote efficient inventory practices among team members.
- Enhance workplace safety by enforcing proper use of equipment and adherence to safety protocols. Compliance with Federal, State, and OSHA/PEOSHA rules and regulations.
- Improved custodial team efficiency by implementing new cleaning procedures and schedules.
- Supervises day-to-day custodial operations, schedules, projects, and plans for College custodial needs.
- Develops and coordinates custodial assignments, routines, and procedures for personnel to ensure sanitary, safe, and aesthetically pleasing facilities.
- Oversees and manages contracts, space moves, events, and event set-ups/breakdowns.
- Inspect work to ensure standards are met and exceeded in a timely manner whenever possible.
- Develops, train, coaches, and inspires staff to provide extraordinary results and support overall College Facility needs.
- Lead team to ensure quality standards and specifications for custodial services are met.
- Memorialize and document all procedures and workflows to create/edit practices and processes as needed.
- Appraise staff and departmental operations for all direct reports, including managing day-to-day performance, producing and communicating written performance evaluations, approving requested time off, and other compliance points with college guidelines, policies, and processes.
- Develop goals, measure progress, and track performances to complete goals; prepare and submit periodic and as-needed assessment reports; discuss results with staff to improve performance and drive change.
- Conduct and guide emergency clean-up operations, including, but not limited to sweeping, shoveling, snow and ice removal, plumbing repairs, etc.
- Manage facility work orders and feedback using computerized maintenance management systems, inspection software, and other hardware/software as needed.
- Compile data to provide holistic reporting of facility needs and challenges.
Custodian
Bergen Community College
02.2008 - 01.2018
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintenance and cleaning of all college facilities inside and outside.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Supported event setup and tear - down, contributing to successful college functions.
- Stripping, waxing, dusting and wet moping of all floor surfaces.
- High speed buffing of college floors.
- Moving and heavy lifting of office furniture.
- Dusting of all fixtures and ledges.
- Vacuuming and maintenance of all white boards / blackboards.
- Snow removal and salting of walkways.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in facilities maintenance.
Education
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bergen Community College
Paramus05.2026
High School Diploma -
Paramus High School
Paramus, NJ06.2002
Skills
- Custodial machine operation
- Cleaning techniques
- Task Delegation
- Problem-Solving / Inter-personal skills and Conflict Resolution
- Computer Skills, Microsoft Office, Ellucian Colleague, ADP Workforce Management, Google docs
- Great communication skills in English/Spanish
- Creative designs for setups / office moves
- Excellent leadership skills, managing people and building relationships
- Great organizational and planning skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Employee Training and Development
- Decision-Making
Certification
Certifications
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention
- American with Disabilities Act
- Data Classification & Handling Policy
- Google Drive Usage Policy
- Drug Free Workplace
- Title IX & Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Harassment: Staff to Staff
- Sexual Violence Awareness for Employees
- Employee Code of Professional Conduct
- Coronavirus: The Basics of Vaccines
- Coronavirus: Cleaning & Disinfecting Your Workplace
- Covid-19: Awareness
- Covid-19: Face Coverings
- Covid-19: Handwashing
- Covid-19: Social Distancing
Timeline
Custodial Supervisor / Facilities
Bergen Community College
02.2018 - Current
Custodian
Bergen Community College
02.2008 - 01.2018
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bergen Community College
High School Diploma -
Paramus High School
Certifications
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention
- American with Disabilities Act
- Data Classification & Handling Policy
- Google Drive Usage Policy
- Drug Free Workplace
- Title IX & Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Harassment: Staff to Staff
- Sexual Violence Awareness for Employees
- Employee Code of Professional Conduct
- Coronavirus: The Basics of Vaccines
- Coronavirus: Cleaning & Disinfecting Your Workplace
- Covid-19: Awareness
- Covid-19: Face Coverings
- Covid-19: Handwashing
- Covid-19: Social Distancing
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