Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Kareem Askew

New York

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

School Custodian

Community Life Center, Inc. Head
New York
09.2021 - 06.2024
  • Inspecting buildings for safety hazards or damages that need to be addressed; reporting any issues to management immediately.
  • Performing general maintenance tasks such as painting walls or fixing broken fixtures; changing filters on HVAC units periodically.
  • Discarded cardboard boxes and trash in compactors and balers.
  • Removed snow from sidewalks using snowplows, snow blowers or snow shovels.
  • Notified managers of repair needs or additions to building operating systems.
  • Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
  • Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
  • Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
  • Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
  • Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners.
  • Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.

Driver

FedEx
Brooklyn
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
  • Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
  • Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
  • Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
  • Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
  • Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.
  • Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
  • Managed inventory levels during deliveries by verifying load counts against shipping manifests.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
  • Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.

Laborer

Alba Construction
New York
11.2015 - 10.2018
  • Checked completed installations against plans to ensure accuracy.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting or wallpapering by filling holes and cracks with plaster or spackling compound.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Inspected work areas for safety hazards prior to beginning work.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Lifted and moved heavy objects, such as lumber or tools.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
  • Assisted skilled tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers with their tasks.
  • Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Installed insulation in walls and ceilings according to specifications.

Education

GED -

Skillman High School
Long Island City, NY
06-2009

Skills

  • Punctuality
  • Sanitation techniques
  • Basic repairs
  • Cleaning expertise
  • Groundskeeping
  • Custodial machine operation
  • Minor repairs
  • Grounds security
  • Supply management
  • Maintenance knowledge

Timeline

School Custodian

Community Life Center, Inc. Head
09.2021 - 06.2024

Driver

FedEx
09.2019 - 09.2021

Laborer

Alba Construction
11.2015 - 10.2018

GED -

Skillman High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kareem Askew