Luis Dasilveira
East Providence,RI
Summary
Highly reliable custodian with background in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of educational facilities. Skilled in standard cleaning procedures, safety regulations and the proper use of cleaning equipment. Strengths include time management, problem-solving abilities and showing initiative to improve school environments. Demonstrated capability to work independently as well as part of a team, ensuring optimal levels of cleanliness for staff and students alike.
Reliable School Custodian known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in maintaining cleanliness, ensuring safety compliance, and managing waste disposal. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability to meet diverse needs of educational environments. Committed to creating welcoming, safe spaces for students and staff through diligent work ethic and attentive care.
Reliable professional experienced in cleaning and maintaining different types of facilities. Offers strength to lift heavy furniture, training in safety and expertise with job-related equipment. Dedicated to keeping spaces tidy and sanitized.
Adept at handling commercial cleaning needs independently or with team members. Experienced professional with good time management and multitasking abilities as well as flexibility to handle customer requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Custodian
East providence school department
East Providence , RI
08.2019 - Current
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Requisitioned supplies or equipment for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
- Stripped, sealed and polished floors.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as changing air filters or oiling door hinges.
- Moved furniture, equipment or supplies manually or with hand trucks.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Monitored security of entrances to the building to ensure no unauthorized persons enter the premises.
- Steam-cleaned or shampooed carpets.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Followed established health regulations regarding pest control measures in order to keep pests out of the facility.
- Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors, stairs and carpets on a daily basis.
- Notified supervisor of any maintenance needs identified while performing custodial duties.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Assisted with special events at the school by setting up tables, chairs and decorations.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
Dishwasher/Cook/Busboy/Service Bartender
Gregg's Restaurant
East Providence, Rhode Island
03.2008 - 08.2019
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Used pressurized faucet sprayer effectively to wash large quantities of dishes.
- Inspected dishes closely to check for remnants of food or dirt.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Providence High School
East Providence, Rhode Island06-2005
Skills
- Ordering and organizing cleaning supplies
- Cooking to order
- Using cleaning supplies in the right manner
- Certified through the school department in cleaning and proper disposal of bodily fluids
Timeline
School Custodian
East providence school department
08.2019 - Current
Dishwasher/Cook/Busboy/Service Bartender
Gregg's Restaurant
03.2008 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
East Providence High School