Garth Olson
Parma,ID
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background as a School Custodian, with an emphasis on enhancing cleanliness and promoting a healthy environment. Skilled in cleaning and sanitation, with a keen attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record in collaborating effectively with teams and managing time efficiently.
Diligent at maintaining a clean and safe environment in school settings. Successfully addressed various custodial tasks, contributing to positive school atmosphere. Demonstrated effective problem-solving and time management skills to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
School Custodian
Fruitland School District
Fruitland, ID
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced school cleanliness by performing daily custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Promoted a healthy learning environment by disinfecting classrooms, restrooms, and common areas on a consistent schedule.
- Completed specialized deep-cleaning projects during summer breaks to prepare the facility for the upcoming academic year.
- Assisted with minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, repairing fixtures, and painting walls to keep the facility in good condition.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to address specific cleaning requests or concerns in their respective areas.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Maintained positive relationships with coworkers by providing support in their tasks and sharing knowledge about best practices in custodial work.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Supported school events by setting up and breaking down furniture, equipment, and decorations as needed.
- Facilitated a secure campus atmosphere by locking doors after hours while following all security protocols laid out by administrators.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and materials while staying within budget constraints set by the school administration.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- 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.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
Correctional Officer
State of Oregon
Salem And Ontario, Oregon
07.1995 - 03.2021
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Aviation Ordnance Technician
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
08.1985 - 08.1991
- Scheduled and performed maintenance and repairs on aviation ordnance equipment such as bomb racks, missile launchers, gun turrets, 20mm guns and gun pods.
- Assisted in the assembly and build up of aviation ordnance to include, 20mm rounds, various rockets and warheads as well as air intercept missiles.
- Performed function tests on various aviation ordnance equipment such as gun pods, gun turrets, bomb racks and missile launchers.
- Kept records of maintenance schedules for various aviation ordnance equipment and generate forms to repair equipment as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - General
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, ORSkills
- Punctuality
- Organizational and planning skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Team collaboration and work well independently
- Time management
- Basic repairs
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Floor cleaning and buffing
- Hazardous chemicals handling
Timeline
School Custodian
Fruitland School District
05.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
State of Oregon
07.1995 - 03.2021
Aviation Ordnance Technician
United States Marine Corps
08.1985 - 08.1991
Associate of Arts - General
Chemeketa Community College