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James Gerighty

Spring Arbor,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented Janitor committed to working hard and handling various tasks, including. Experience working in large facilities with multiple areas. Organized individual handling snow removal, heavy cleaning, and duties. Detail-oriented skilled at providing professional cleaning services to clients, maintaining equipment, and implementing new cleaning procedures. Works autonomously with strong time management skills. Demonstrates dedication to customer satisfaction, reliability, and taking pride in ajob well done. Efficient with more than years executing custodial and maintenance duties in and around facilities. Skilled at performing minor repairs and responding quickly to emergency service calls. Strong knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeper 3

Henry Ford Hospital
Jackson, MI
05.2023 - Current
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
  • Sanitized all areas of the hotel lobby and public restrooms.
  • Moved furniture and other objects as necessary for floor maintenance.
  • Applied new finish to floors using brushes, rollers, or trowels.
  • Inspected floors for signs of wear or damage and repaired accordingly.
  • Removed furniture from areas prior to cleaning and replaced them after the job was complete.

Security Guard

Vista Grande Villa
Jackson, MI
06.2022 - Current
  • Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
  • Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
  • Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.

Floor Care Technician/Landry

Faith Haven Senior Care & Rehab Centre
Jackson, MI
11.2019 - Current
  • Wiped down various surfaces using approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
  • Operated carpet extractors and floor buffers while adhering to all corporate safety measures.
  • Organized custodial closets to easily find equipment and supplies.
  • Sorted and disposed of trash and recycling materials to keep common areas clean and organized.
  • Mopped and vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance at all times.
  • Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
  • Used industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
  • Moved heavy furniture, equipment and supplies with hand trucks.

Dishwasher/Baker

Olive Garden
Jackson, MI
02.2018 - 11.2019
  • Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
  • Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
  • Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
  • Replenished stations throughout restaurant, including cupboards, serving areas and salad bars to meet employee and customer demands.
  • Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
  • Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
  • Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
  • Moved food and supply items from delivery trucks to storage by unloading and organizing.

Dishwasher/Baker/Food Preparation Worker

Red Lobster
Jackson, MI
06.2011 - 11.2017
  • Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
  • Packaged and stored food products appropriately to ensure proper handling and preservation.
  • Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
  • Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
  • Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
  • Checked and recorded temperatures of refrigerator and freezer daily to verify proper working conditions.
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
  • Employed knowledge of cutlery and culinary tools to prepare foods.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect food from spoilage.
  • Delivered to customer locations.

Dishwasher/Custodian

Cracker Barrel
Jackson, MI
04.2009 - 04.2011
  • Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
  • Replenished stations throughout restaurant, including cupboards, serving areas and salad bars to meet employee and customer demands.
  • Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
  • Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
  • Moved food and supply items from delivery trucks to storage by unloading and organizing.
  • Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
  • Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
  • Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.

Server Assistant

Bob Evans Farms
Jackson, MI
04.2004 - 10.2006
  • Restocked condiments and drink station supplies to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Backed up cashier staff to process customer orders and payments.
  • Verified adequate levels of supplies such as linens and trays and restocked low items.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Monitored customer movements and quickly cleared empty tables for future customers.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Utility Worker

Meijer
Jackson, MI
09.2002 - 04.2003
  • Followed daily maintenance lists to keep work areas operating effectively.
  • Gathered and removed trash, debris and liquid waste.
  • Completed routine and deep cleaning procedures on machinery, vehicles and facility areas.
  • Performed basic and semi-skilled repairs to structures, furniture and components.
  • Mixed and used cleaning solutions in appropriate ratios.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Western High School
Parma, MI

Skills

  • Janitorial equipment familiarity
  • Mixing cleaning chemicals
  • Rug shampooing
  • Problem resolution
  • Customer service
  • Team management
  • Team building
  • Snow removal
  • MSDS knowledge
  • Floor care
  • Flooring knowledge

REFERENCES

Nick Prescott

Contact: 517-351-0610 Relationship: Supervised me

Patrick Keaveney

Contact: 517-787-7820 Relationship: Supervised me

john zehnder

Contact: 517-787-7820 Relationship: Supervised me

Trisha Tacey

Contact: 517-787-7820 Relationship: Supervised me

Donavan Campbell

Contact:517-787-2388 Relationship: Supervised me

Charles Hinton

Contact:517-499-6899 Relationship: Supervised me

Tammy Lynn

Contact:517-513-0557 Relationship: Fiend and traner

Timeline

Housekeeper 3

Henry Ford Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Security Guard

Vista Grande Villa
06.2022 - Current

Floor Care Technician/Landry

Faith Haven Senior Care & Rehab Centre
11.2019 - Current

Dishwasher/Baker

Olive Garden
02.2018 - 11.2019

Dishwasher/Baker/Food Preparation Worker

Red Lobster
06.2011 - 11.2017

Dishwasher/Custodian

Cracker Barrel
04.2009 - 04.2011

Server Assistant

Bob Evans Farms
04.2004 - 10.2006

Utility Worker

Meijer
09.2002 - 04.2003

High School Diploma -

Western High School
James Gerighty