JOE L. GARRETT
Smyrna,Ga
Summary
Seeking the opportunity to provide leadership, organizational skills, dedication, and experience in a business setting that will bring added value to this company. More than 20 years of experience as a Custodian Supervisor and Floor Technician. Particularly effective in ensuring proper usage of supplies and equipment. Demonstrated ability to follow all safety and personnel rules and regulations. Ability to handle multiple cleaning tasks simultaneously. Adept at handling all types of custodial tasks and effectively training team members to perform jobs with accuracy and speed. Excellent leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Hardworking Custodial Supervisor skilled at keeping custodial staff operating efficiently. Knowledgeable about purchasing supplies, controlling costs, and assigning tasks. Trained in ..... with a history of proven success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian Supervisor II
Georgia Institute of Technology
12.2021 - Current
- Improved custodial efficiency by implementing a thorough and organized cleaning schedule.
- Enhanced team productivity through consistent training and guidance for all staff members.
- Reduced maintenance costs by proactively addressing minor repairs and equipment upkeep tasks.
- Ensured high standards of cleanliness, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for all building occupants.
- Streamlined inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies were always available without excess stock.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong communication and collaboration among the custodial team.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify areas requiring additional attention or improvement.
- Implemented environmentally friendly cleaning practices to reduce the organization''s carbon footprint and promote sustainability.
Custodian III
Georgia Institute of Technology
05.2014 - Current
- Manage daily operations in the work area
- Communicates with building managers about daily job assignments and tasks
- Informs staff on daily assignments and tasks
- Assist Supervisor with time and employee management
- Assist with the set-up of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them
- Empty, clean all waste containers and remove wastepaper and garbage
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks
- Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Reduced waste through efficient use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Streamlined facility maintenance by promptly addressing minor repairs.
- Ensured a healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
Custodian/Floor Technician
Central State University
10.2007 - 05.2014
- Used and maintained assigned power equipment and hand tools, buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture
- Cleaned offices, corridors, stairways, entry ways, cafeteria and other areas
- Sweep, dry mop, wet mop, scrub, strip, wax and polish floors using brooms, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers and buffers
- Moved furniture, boxes, cabinets, crates and equipment to clean areas
- Cleaned, disinfected and deodorized lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls
- Noted condition of restrooms and report any water leaks, clogged drains and other conditions requiring maintenance
- Keep stock of cleaning material and equipment needed to do the work and places and order when additional supplies are needed
- Emptied, cleaned all waste containers and removed wastepaper and garbage
- Vacuum all rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors
- Washed, cleaned and disinfected all water coolers
- Cleaned entry door glass inside and outside
- Wiped clean all office furniture and fixtures
- Performed other duties as assigned.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
Driver/Groundsman
Parsec Inc
07.2006 - 03.2007
- Ensured compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Operated various vehicles to load/unload freight to and from the train
- Was responsible for unlocking the trains.
Custodian/Maintenance Worker
Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them
- Gathered and emptied trash
- Serviced, cleaned, and supplied restrooms
- Cleaned and polished furniture and fixtures
- Adjusted and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems
- Mixed water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
- Drove vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners
- Followed procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
- Monitored building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created
- Moved heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks
- Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds
- Notified managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
- Removed snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals
- Requisitioned supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
- Sprayed insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
Custodian
Wright State University
10.1999 - 06.2004
- Cleaned and sanitized restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure
- Assisted with the set-up of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc
- Striped, cleaned, buffed and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets
- Washed walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments
- Locked and unlocked assigned buildings: secured building when facilities were not in use checked for unlocked doors and windows, reported any unauthorized occupants
- Followed instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies
- Performed cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within sixteen feet of buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment
- Moved furniture, equipment, supplies and tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Xenia High School
Xenia, OH1997
Skills
- Building Maintenance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Sanitation Procedures
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Word Proficient
- Dependable and Responsible
- Troubleshooting
- Multitasking Abilities
- Supervision and leadership
- Remote Office Availability
- Social Perceptiveness
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Custodian Supervisor II
Georgia Institute of Technology
12.2021 - Current
Custodian III
Georgia Institute of Technology
05.2014 - Current
Custodian/Floor Technician
Central State University
10.2007 - 05.2014
Driver/Groundsman
Parsec Inc
07.2006 - 03.2007
Custodian/Maintenance Worker
Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority
07.2004 - 06.2006
Custodian
Wright State University
10.1999 - 06.2004
High School Diploma -
Xenia High School
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