James Murphy
Hamden,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented commercial cleaner with expertise in cleaning techniques and equipment maintenance. Committed to maintaining high cleanliness standards and ensuring safety protocols when handling hazardous materials. Dependable and hardworking professional skilled in keeping interior and exterior spaces clean and well-maintained. Accustomed to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, restocking bathrooms, removing trash, cleaning windows and completing all other types of routine and deep cleaning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Cleaner
Pride Cleaning Pros
New Haven, CT
02.2010 - 07.2025
- Maintained cleanliness in commercial spaces using industry-standard cleaning products.
- Operated floor scrubbers and vacuums to ensure thorough cleaning.
- Swept and mopped floors, dusted surfaces, and vacuumed carpets in commercial buildings.
- Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Replenished supply of hand soap, paper towels, and other consumables.
- Cleaned and sanitized restrooms using appropriate cleaning products.
- Used specialized equipment such as floor buffers, steam cleaners, vacuums, mops, and other cleaning tools.
- Followed safety procedures when working with hazardous materials such as bleach or disinfectants.
- Maintained safety protocols through safe handling of equipment and chemicals.
- Steam-cleaned or shampooed carpets.
Dishwasher
Hopkins Elementary School
New Haven CT, CT
02.2000 - 03.2010
- Maintained cleanliness of dishware and kitchen equipment for daily operations.
- Operated industrial dishwashing machines efficiently to ensure sanitation standards.
- Sorted and organized utensils and dishes for quick access during meal service.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilbur Cross High School
New Haven, CT06-1996
Skills
- Cleaning techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Sanitation procedures
- Team training
- Time management
Timeline
Commercial Cleaner
Pride Cleaning Pros
02.2010 - 07.2025
Dishwasher
Hopkins Elementary School
02.2000 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Wilbur Cross High School
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