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Jonathan Sumner

Colchester,Vermont (USA)

Summary

Dependable Janitor with comprehensive background in cleaning services and grounds maintenance. Exceptional attendance record. Skilled cleaning team member bringing years of experience in commercial and institutional environments. Effective at working independently to manage cleaning needs in all building areas. Proficient in operating equipment, handling chemicals and restocking supplies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Custodian 1

Burlington Parks And Recreation Department
Burlington, VT
04.2015 - Current
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance on doors, lights, and hot water tank to make certain they are working correctly.
  • Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Assembled basic furniture and supplies for offices and other multi-use rooms.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Monthly safety checklist (emergency exit lights and fire extinguishers)

Facility Cleaner

Adecco Staffing
South Burlington, VT
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.

Machine Operator

Elite Temporary Services
South Burlington, VT
07.2014 - 09.2014
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

Press Machine Operator

Lane Press
South Burlington, VT
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Printed pamphlets, booklets, forms and multicolor reports.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.

Stock Associate, Maintenence

Hannaford Supermarket
South Burlington, VT
01.2013 - 08.2013
  • Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Removed debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
  • Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
  • Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
  • Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
  • Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
  • Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.

Head Custodian, Supervisor

South Burlington School District
South Burlington, VT
06.2009 - 04.2013
  • Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
  • Supervised 8 workers

Business Owner

Owned- New England Rotovac Carpet Cleaning
, VT
04.2009 - 06.2012
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
  • Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Cleaned floors and carpets of major companies:

-Cumberland Farms

-Barnes and Noble

-Dick's Sports

- Hilton Hotel

  • Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rutland Senior High School
Rutland, VT
06.1986

GED -

Foster Home School
1982

Skills

  • Equipment Repair
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Attention to Detail
  • Facility and Site Cleaning
  • Janitorial Equipment Familiarity
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Positive Team Player
  • Safety Protocols
  • Site Inspection and Evaluation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Conscientious and Detail-Oriented
  • Fire Safety Regulations

Military Service

In 1986, I entered the Navy, as a Navy Hull Technicians are tasked with doing a wide variety of shipboard jobs. Installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing valves, piping, plumbing fittings, and marine sanitation systems Repairing deck structures and hull surfaces using welds, brazing, riveting and caulking where necessary.

Timeline

Custodian 1

Burlington Parks And Recreation Department
04.2015 - Current

Facility Cleaner

Adecco Staffing
10.2014 - 04.2015

Machine Operator

Elite Temporary Services
07.2014 - 09.2014

Press Machine Operator

Lane Press
08.2013 - 12.2013

Stock Associate, Maintenence

Hannaford Supermarket
01.2013 - 08.2013

Head Custodian, Supervisor

South Burlington School District
06.2009 - 04.2013

Business Owner

Owned- New England Rotovac Carpet Cleaning
04.2009 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Rutland Senior High School

GED -

Foster Home School