James Bukowski
Hometown,IL
Summary
Dedicated janitorial cleaner with a strong focus on safety protocols and attention to detail. Experienced in basic maintenance tasks and effective communication, ensuring a well-maintained and clean facility. Committed to enhancing workplace cleanliness and safety standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer/Janitorial Cleaner
Hometown Public Works
Hometown, Illinois
07.1998 - 05.2026
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Sweep and mop floors, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, offices and other areas.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including vacuums and floor scrubbers, efficiently.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment.
- Clean windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges and squeegees.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Followed safety protocols while handling cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Monitored restroom supply levels and replenished as needed to ensure availability for users.
- Transport trash to disposal area at end of shift.
- Disposed of waste and gathered individual trash bags to place in receptacles.
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Maintain all janitorial equipment in a safe working condition.
- Performed minor repairs on janitorial equipment to maximize functionality and minimize downtime.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to efficiently maintain cleanliness across facilities.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Stripped, sealed and polished floors.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Read and followed company, customer and safety rules, policies and procedures.
- Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
- Removed snow from sidewalks using snowplows, snow blowers or snow shovels.
- Remove snow from sidewalks during winter season.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Replaced light bulbs in various fixtures to ensure proper illumination and safety.
- Notified superiors of damaged fixtures, dispensers and furniture or building issues.
- Move heavy furniture for deep cleaning purposes if necessary.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Lawn Community High School
Oak Lawn, IL06-1998
Skills
- Floor care
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Snow removal
- Debris removal
- Job site cleanup
- Job site safety
- Safety compliance
- Safety procedures
- Safety awareness
- Equipment operation
- Painting proficiency
- Painting
- Basic carpentry
- Material handling
- Hand and power tools
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Repetitive work
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Willingness to learn
- Problem solving
- Facility upkeep
- Facility upkeep
Timeline
Laborer/Janitorial Cleaner
Hometown Public Works
07.1998 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Oak Lawn Community High School