Joshua Matthiessen
Grand Island,NE
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Coustodian
Central Community College
Hastings, NE
08.2022 - Current
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- 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.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Ensured a healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure adequate supplies were always available for custodial needs.
Custodian
GIPS
Lincoln Elementary
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
Groundskeeper
National Management Resources
Hastings College
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintained grounds of residential and commercial properties by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
- Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.
- Reduced equipment downtime via regular maintenance checks and timely repairs as needed.
- Cultivated a positive work environment through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
- Applied pesticides and herbicides to control pests and weeds.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper procedures/techniques required for efficient groundskeeping operations.
- Understood and followed verbal and written landscaping instructions to complete complex tasks correctly.
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Performed regular watering and fertilizing of lawns, trees and shrubs to promote healthy vegetation growth.
- Optimized irrigation system efficiency through regular inspections and necessary repairs.
Floor Care Technician
Grand Island Veterans Home
Grand Island, NE
08.2001 - 07.2015
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance.
- Played a key role in maintaining a safe work environment through the strict adherence to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Demonstrated versatility in skill set by effectively operating various types of floor care machinery, such as buffers, scrubbers, and extractors.
- Boosted overall appearance of facilities through diligent attention to detail in all floor care tasks performed.
- Optimized resource usage through accurate inventory tracking and timely reordering when necessary.
- Minimized disruptions to daily operations by scheduling routine floor care tasks during low-traffic periods.
- Preserved the integrity of delicate surfaces through careful selection and application of appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Increased client trust by maintaining professionalism while working in sensitive or restricted areas.
- Streamlined floor care processes through regular maintenance and inspection of equipment.
- Reduced downtime during events by efficiently setting up and breaking down equipment for venue transitions.
- Maintained high standards of sanitation by regularly disinfecting all floor surfaces in assigned areas.
Timeline
Coustodian
Central Community College
08.2022 - Current
Custodian
GIPS
04.2019 - 09.2022
Groundskeeper
National Management Resources
11.2017 - 04.2019
Floor Care Technician
Grand Island Veterans Home
08.2001 - 07.2015