Kwasi Frimpong
Arlington,VA
Summary
Senior Custodial Engineer and Master Floor Care Specialist with 20+ years of experience (2005–Present) supporting hospitals, airports, federal facilities, and high-traffic commercial environments. Expert in strip & wax programs, burnishing, top scrubbing, carpet extraction, and auto-scrubber operations, with strong knowledge of infection control, OSHA safety standards, and 24/7 operations. Trusted to work independently, respond to emergency spills and biohazards, and maintain polished, slip-resistant flooring in mission-critical facilities. Actively sought for union, hospital, airport, and federal roles offering $35+/hr+, overtime, and long-term stability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Custodial Engineer – Floor Care Specialist
VHC Health
02.2010 - 12.2025
- Delivered advanced floor care services in an active hospital environment, including strip & wax, burnishing, glazing, and top scrubbing across patient units, corridors, offices, and public areas.
- Maintained 100,000+ sq. ft. of high-traffic healthcare flooring to professional, slip-resistant, and infection-control standards.
- Operated, inspected, and maintained commercial floor care equipment, including auto-scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, carpet extractors, and shampoo machines.
- Performed carpet shampooing and hot-water extraction in patient care areas and administrative spaces.
- Ensured strict infection-control compliance in accordance with hospital policies, EVS standards, and healthcare safety protocols.
- Responded to emergency spills, bodily fluid incidents, and rapid-response cleaning requests with urgency, accuracy, and professionalism.
- Supported 24/7 hospital operations, consistently working overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision while meeting or exceeding productivity, safety, and quality benchmarks.
- Assisted supervisors with workflow coordination, equipment readiness, and on-the-job training support.
- Operated under safety standards consistent with union and federally regulated environments.
Commercial Floor Care Technician
Independent Floor Care Services
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Delivered strip & wax, floor restoration, and carpet extraction services for residential and commercial clients.
- Supported large-scale floor maintenance projects, ensuring consistent finish quality and long-term durability.
- Safely handled floor finishes, sealers, and industrial cleaning chemicals in compliance with safety guidelines.
- Performed routine equipment cleaning, inspection, and preventive maintenance to ensure reliable job performance.
Facilities Safety Support Officer
LaGuardia Airport
04.2005 - 02.2008
- Supported facility cleanliness and safety operations in a high-traffic international airport environment.
- Monitored assigned areas for hazards, spills, and safety risks, coordinating rapid response when needed.
- Worked closely with facilities and security teams to maintain safe public spaces.
- Provided professional customer service support to passengers and staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Juaso Senior High / Technical School
Ghana Skills
- Custodial Engineering Senior Floor Technician Facilities Floor Care
- Strip & Wax Programs Burnishing Top Scrubbing Glazing
- Auto-Scrubber Operation Buffers Burnishers Extractors
- Carpet Shampooing Hot Water Extraction Floor Restoration
- Healthcare Environmental Services (EVS) Infection Control
- OSHA Safety Practices Chemical Handling & Storage
- Emergency Spill & Bodily Fluid Response
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- High-Traffic & High-Visibility Facilities
- Independent Operations Overtime Night & Weekend Shifts
Certification
- Healthcare EVS Safety & Infection Control Training (On-the-Job)
- OSHA Safety Practices & Hazard Awareness
- Commercial Floor Care Equipment Operation
- Chemical Handling & Storage Safety
Timeline
Custodial Engineer – Floor Care Specialist
VHC Health
02.2010 - 12.2025
Commercial Floor Care Technician
Independent Floor Care Services
03.2008 - 01.2010
Facilities Safety Support Officer
LaGuardia Airport
04.2005 - 02.2008
High School Diploma -
Juaso Senior High / Technical School