Kainoa Taniguchi
Kea‘au
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with experience in custodial and groundskeeping roles. Skilled in cleaning, sanitizing, and the efficient use of cleaning equipment. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a secure atmosphere for students and staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sub- Custodian
State of Hawaii, DOE, Kea'au Elementary School
2025.02 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across all school facilities.
- Operated cleaning equipment including floor buffers and vacuums efficiently.
- Assisted in setup and breakdown of school events, ensuring readiness for activities.
- Restocked supplies and managed inventory to support daily operations.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure environment for students and staff.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify areas needing attention or improvement.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
Landscape Groundskeeper
Quality Hawaiian Landscape
2023.06 - 2024.12
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Assisted in planting, pruning, and fertilizing plants to promote healthy growth.
- Implemented efficient irrigation systems to optimize water usage across various landscapes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of landscaping projects.
- Reduced water usage by installing and maintaining efficient irrigation systems.
- Cultivated gardens using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, shears for optimal results.
- Ensured proper tree care by pruning branches, inspecting for diseases, and providing necessary treatments.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
Casual Hire, Classroom Cleaner
State of Hawaii, DOE, Kea'au Elementary School
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in classrooms and common areas.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuum cleaners, efficiently.
- Collaborated with staff to schedule cleaning tasks around school activities.
- Trained new team members on proper cleaning procedures and safety protocols.
- Displayed strong attention to detail in all cleaning tasks, ensuring that each classroom met or exceeded established standards for cleanliness and hygiene.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
Custodian
Alu Like Inc.
2023.06 - 2023.07
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards across all facilities.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor buffers and vacuums, efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline cleaning processes and improve efficiency.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kea'au High School
Kea‘au, HI2024-05
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Work independently
- Responsible and dependable
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Groundskeeping
Timeline
Sub- Custodian
State of Hawaii, DOE, Kea'au Elementary School
2025.02 - Current
Casual Hire, Classroom Cleaner
State of Hawaii, DOE, Kea'au Elementary School
2023.09 - 2024.05
Landscape Groundskeeper
Quality Hawaiian Landscape
2023.06 - 2024.12
Custodian
Alu Like Inc.
2023.06 - 2023.07
High School Diploma -
Kea'au High School