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James Avila
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Commercial cleaning professional with reputation for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Known for reliability, adaptability, and collaboration within team settings. Strong skills in operating cleaning machinery and managing time efficiently.
Hardworking cleaning professional well-versed in routine and deep cleaning procedures for diverse needs. Consistently manages numerous office building floors independently with no supervision and relative ease.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Cleaner
The Way Cleaning
Huntsville, AL
12.2025 - Current
- Delivered thorough cleaning of commercial spaces, enhancing overall client satisfaction and maintaining high hygiene standards.
- Coordinated daily cleaning schedules to optimize workflow and ensure all areas met cleanliness expectations.
- Implemented efficient waste disposal practices, contributing to a cleaner environment and enhanced workplace safety.
- Trained new staff on cleaning procedures, fostering team competence and promoting consistent service quality.
- Conducted regular inspections of cleaned areas, identifying issues promptly for immediate resolution and improvement.
- Managed inventory for cleaning supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste and costs.
- Streamlined equipment maintenance processes, extending the lifespan of tools while ensuring operational readiness at all times.
- Executed deep cleaning tasks during off-hours, minimizing disruption to business operations and enhancing client trust.
- Disinfected restrooms, kitchens and other common areas to remove bacteria and maintain hygiene standards.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Maintained clean, neat, and professional entrances.
- Maintained clean environments across various industries including offices, medical facilities, schools, retail spaces, and warehouses.
- Improved building cleanliness with continuous sanitizing of high-touch areas.
Maintenance assistant
Merrill Gardens
Madison, WI
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Coordinated routine maintenance tasks to enhance facility functionality and ensure a safe living environment.
- Conducted inspections of equipment and common areas, identifying issues for prompt resolution and improvement.
- Managed communication with residents regarding maintenance requests, ensuring clear expectations and timely follow-up actions.
- Assisted in training new staff on maintenance protocols, promoting adherence to safety standards and quality service.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors for timely procurement of supplies essential for maintenance operations.
- Performed landscaping duties that enhanced outdoor aesthetics, fostering a welcoming community atmosphere for residents.
- Maintained safety conditions and standards in facility.
- Enhanced workplace safety with regular inspections of tools and facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Cleaned and lubricated mechanical systems to keep machinery operating at peak performance.
- Organized storage areas and tool rooms to keep areas safe and fully stocked.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts to restore equipment functionality.
- Upheld high cleanliness standards in common areas through regular custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, and trash removal.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems to support continuous operation.
- Conducted basic repairs to plumbing systems such as leaky faucets and clogged drains.
Painter
JPS painting & Drywall
Madison, AL
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Painted house inside n outside & more
- **Applied protective coverings, ensuring safe work environments and preventing damage to surrounding structures.**
- **Mixed and matched paint colors to achieve desired aesthetics while adhering to client specifications.**
- **Executed detailed surface preparation, including sanding and priming, enhancing paint adhesion and longevity.**
- **Collaborated with project managers to discuss timelines and ensure alignment on client expectations.**
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
General Maintenance
Express Employment Professionals
Huntsville, AL
06.2021 - 05.2022
- General maintenance, painting, sheet rock, transferring appliance, painting, removing debris, trash, power washing
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- **Facilitated effective communication with facility managers** regarding ongoing maintenance projects and urgent repairs.
- **Implemented safety protocols** for hazardous materials handling, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Facilitated effective communication with facility managers about ongoing maintenance projects and urgent repair needs.
- Performed basic electrical repairs like replacing light fixtures to maintain functionality in various buildings.
- Helped maintain clean public spaces by performing tasks such as trash removal, graffiti abatement, and general maintenance duties.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the campgrounds as required, contributing significantly towards overall upkeep.
- Conducted general maintenance procedures on schedule.
- Improved facility appearance with timely trash removal, floor care, and general maintenance tasks.
- Contributed to a well-maintained facility by performing general maintenance tasks such as painting, minor repairs, and landscaping.
Assembler
Custom Assembly, Inc.
Huntsville, AL
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Forklift, inventory, transporting unit
Paint Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement
Madison, AL
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Paint mixing, inventory, customer care, stocking
Handyman
Avila handyman
Melrose, MA
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Performing duties in surrounding area. Attention to detail. Responsible for customers needs and concerns. Interior/Exterior remodeling. General Maintenance.
- Customer relations
- Worked independently in all aspects of work: prep, primer, paint, color mixing, finishing, etc
- Remodeled exterior by customer's request
- Maintenance to outdoor area such as yards and landscapes, walkways, and exterior buildings
- General Maintenance and cleaning, carpentry, and renovations.
Painter/Laborer
John Flynn Painting Company
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Responsible for setting up for various jobs, equipment and preparation. Assisting with coordinating material and performance. Cleaning up and removing materials and hazardous waste.
- Power washing and spraying
- Unloading and Loading materials and equipment
- Paint Preparation
- Minor Reconstruction and Remodeling
- Scaffolding and using ladders
Education
High School Diploma - Exterior Painting
Somerville High School
05-2001
Skills
- Route driving
- English
- Order picking
- Paint sprayers
- Box truck
- Schedule management
- Siding
- Fire Restoration
- Commercial Driving
- Drywall
- GPS
- Restoration
- Customer service
- BOOM LIFT
- Commercial painting
- CARPENTRY
- Delivery driving
- Critical thinking
- Forklift
- Roofing
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Maintenance
- Handyman
- Packing
- Delivery driver experience
- Facilities Maintenance
- Driving
- Van driver
- Water Damage Restoration
- PAINTING
- Maintaining an organized workspace
- Mowing
- Warehouse experience
- CONCRETE
- Security
- LANDSCAPING
- Construction
- Reliability and punctuality
- Window cleaning
- Trash collection
- Equipment safety
- Dusting and polishing aptitude
- Daily reporting
- Basic maintenance
- Furniture rearranging
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptable and flexible
- Sweeping and mopping
Certification
Driver's License
Interests
Timeline
Commercial Cleaner
The Way Cleaning
12.2025 - Current
Maintenance assistant
Merrill Gardens
07.2023 - 12.2025
Painter
JPS painting & Drywall
06.2022 - 07.2023
General Maintenance
Express Employment Professionals
06.2021 - 05.2022
Assembler
Custom Assembly, Inc.
09.2020 - 06.2021
Paint Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2019 - 09.2020
Handyman
Avila handyman
07.2015 - 09.2017
Painter/Laborer
John Flynn Painting Company
08.2010 - 07.2015
High School Diploma - Exterior Painting
Somerville High School
Additional Information
- Key Skills
- Carpentry experience
- Painting/Primer
- Attention to detail
- Tiling and Power washing
- Landscaping
- Restoration
- Team building
- Boom lift
- Concrete Skills