Keith Gowan
Jamestown,NY
Summary
Organized Cleaner successful at providing efficient and quality cleaning services. Offering dedicated work history and success in fostering long-term relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Janitorial Cleaner
The resource center
Jamestown, NY
09.2007 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in all areas of the resource center facilities.
- Operated cleaning equipment such as floor buffers and vacuums effectively.
- Disposed of waste and recyclables according to safety standards.
- Reported maintenance issues to management promptly for resolution.
- Followed safety protocols while handling cleaning chemicals and tools.
- Assisted team members in completing larger cleaning projects efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with health and sanitation regulations consistently.
- Sweep and mop floors, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, offices and other areas.
- Check restroom supplies levels; replenish supplies as needed.
- Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment.
- Clean windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges and squeegees.
- Disposed of waste and gathered individual trash bags to place in receptacles.
- Transport trash to disposal area at end of shift.
- Disinfect operating rooms, patient rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and other areas in healthcare facilities.
- Clean window coverings including blinds and draperies.
- Maintain all janitorial equipment in a safe working condition.
- Move heavy furniture for deep cleaning purposes if necessary.
- Notified superiors of damaged fixtures, dispensers and furniture or building issues.
- Read and followed company, customer and safety rules, policies and procedures.
- Polish metal fixtures and fittings.
- Carry out heavy cleaning duties such as shampooing carpets and upholstery.
- Replace light bulbs when needed.
- Clean laboratory equipment such as glassware or culture dishes according to prescribed methods.
- Remove snow from sidewalks during winter season.
- Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Maintained accountability for building keys, master keys and access cards.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.
- Monitored building security and safety by locking doors or avoiding hazards.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
- Stripped, sealed and polished floors.
- Removed snow from sidewalks using snowplows, snow blowers or snow shovels.
Education
Jamestown Highschool
Jamestown, NY Skills
- Equipment operation
- Chemical handling
- Deep cleaning
Accomplishments
- I have received many accolades and employee of the year awards I have been with the same company for 20 years with no room for existential growth
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Janitorial Cleaner
The resource center
09.2007 - Current
Jamestown Highschool