James Prater
Spearfish,SD
Summary
Dedicated custodian with extensive experience at Spearfish School District, recognized for enhancing facility cleanliness and safety. Proficient in custodial machine operation and time management, I developed efficient cleaning schedules and trained staff, ensuring a productive environment. Committed to maintaining high standards and responding swiftly to maintenance needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Spearfish School District
Spearfish, SD
09.2010 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of facilities to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums, for efficient daily tasks.
- Assisted in setup and breakdown of events, ensuring proper arrangements for school activities.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and report issues promptly.
- Collaborated with staff to schedule routine cleaning tasks, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of buildings to identify maintenance needs and report issues promptly.
- Developed cleaning schedules that maximized productivity while minimizing disruption to school activities.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Supported event setup and tear-down, contributing to successful school functions.
- Streamlined facility maintenance by promptly addressing minor repairs.
- Bolstered security measures, regularly checking doors and windows for proper closure after hours.
- Conducted minor repairs to prevent disruptions, fixing leaks and replacing light bulbs.
- Improved operational efficiency by organizing storage areas for easy access to cleaning supplies and tools.
- Supported event setups and breakdowns, enabling smooth operation of school and corporate events.
Custodian and Parts Runner
Layman Trikes
Spearfish, SD
03.2009 - 07.2010
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classrooms, hallways, and restrooms to ensure safe learning environments.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuum cleaners, to uphold hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with staff to develop efficient cleaning schedules that minimized disruption during school hours.
- Trained new custodial staff on safety protocols and effective cleaning techniques to enhance team performance.
Dishwasher
Aviads Food and Service Management
Spearfish, SD
03.2008 - 12.2008
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Organized and maintained dishware inventory, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline operations during peak service hours.
- Monitored cleaning supplies and communicated needs to management for timely replenishment.
Education
Facilities Maintenance -
Clearfield Job Corp
Clearfield, UT06.2006
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Work independently
- Responsible and dependable
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Cleaning expertise
- Floor cleaning and buffing
- Custodial machine operation
- Work prioritization
- Sanitation techniques
- Damage reporting
- Facility opening and closing
- Work orders
- Floor polishing
- Heavy lifting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Room setup and breakdown
- Groundskeeping
- Maintenance
- Maintenance knowledge
- Inventory management
- Chemical handling
- Facilities maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Furniture moving
- Snow removal
- Basic repairs
- Facility maintenance
- Minor repairs
- Crew supervision
- Work order interpretation
- Event support
- Corrective maintenance
- Lawn mowing
- Restroom cleaning
- Multitasking and organization
- Yard maintenance
- Window cleaning
- Equipment operation
- Trash removal
- Routine Inspections
- Supply delivery
- Floor maintenance
- Leaf blowing
- Janitorial procedures
- Facilities repair
- Floor scrubbers and polishers
- Strong work ethic
- Sweeping and mopping
- Trash collection and removal
- Productivity and time management
- Adaptable and flexible
- Restroom servicing
- Decision-making
- Trash collection
- Fixture cleaning and polishing
- Floor polishing and buffing
- Carpet steaming and shampooing
- Basic mathematics
Timeline
Custodian
Spearfish School District
09.2010 - Current
Custodian and Parts Runner
Layman Trikes
03.2009 - 07.2010
Dishwasher
Aviads Food and Service Management
03.2008 - 12.2008
Facilities Maintenance -
Clearfield Job Corp