Larry Knight
Williston,FL
Summary
Organize Custodian with more than 10 years of experience executing custodial and maintenance duties in and around facilities. Skilled at performing minor repairs and responding quickly to emergency service calls. Strong knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations.
Seasoned Custodian with 10 years of experience. Cleaned floors of hallways and rooms, wiped glass and surfaces, dusted, removed trash and maintained building entrances and walkways. Dedicated to procuring clean, sanitary work environments.
Detail-oriented Custodian focused on providing excellent professional cleaning services to residential and commercial clients. Versed in maintaining flooring, washing windows and walls and performing various maintenance tasks. Familiar with handyman practices and basic landscaping.
Experienced facilities cleaning professional with solid history working at school and city buildings. Diligent about carrying out tasks with care and attention to detail. Focused on keeping areas tidy, clean, sanitized, free of trash and protected against infestations.
Dependable and hardworking custodian skilled in keeping interior and exterior spaces clean and well-maintained. Accustomed to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, restocking bathrooms, removing trash, cleaning windows and completing all other types of routine and deep cleaning.
1985-1987- I compare my personal Taxes and no connection and no audit.
1987- 2022- I continue do my personal Taxes and my wife personal Taxes are business taxes and my friends and their friends personal Taxes and no connection and no audit.
I have experience in Excel Software and Office Software and TurboTax and Inuit Software.
Reliable 15 years experienced in cleaning and maintaining different types of facilities. Offers strength to lift heavy furniture, training in safety and expertise with job-related equipment. Dedicated to keeping spaces tidy and sanitized.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
City of Gainesville
Gainesville , GA
10.2010 - 03.2021
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Requisitioned supplies or equipment for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Monitored building security and safety by locking doors or avoiding hazards.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
- Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
- Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Steam-cleaned or shampooed carpets.
- Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
- Stripped, sealed and polished floors.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
Cashier
Lowe's
Gainesville, FL
06.2010 - 10.2011
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Assistant Store Manager
Star Enterprise C/O Texaco
Gainesville, FL
03.1994 - 05.2005
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
- Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
- Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Daily Cash Deposit And Weekly Deposit To The Bank.
School Custodian
Alachua County School Board
Gainesville, FL
06.2004 - 06.2011
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Monitored building security and safety by locking doors or avoiding hazards.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Steam-cleaned or shampooed carpets.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Stripped, sealed and polished floors.
- Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
- Notified managers of repair needs or additions to building operating systems.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Set up and removed furniture, equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Moved furniture, equipment or supplies manually or with hand trucks.
- Requisitioned supplies or equipment for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Handled, labeled and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
Assistant Store Manager
Carport
Gainesville, FL
06.1985 - 03.1994
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
- Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
- Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Maintained inventory by checking merchandise to determine levels.
- Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
- Oversaw coaching and guidance of store employees to foster advancement in work operations.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Daily and Weekly Cash Deposit To The Bank.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastside High School
Gainesville, FL06.1985
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- MSDS Knowledge
- Snow Removal
- Attention to Detail
- Janitorial Equipment Familiarity
- Inventory Management
- Office Software Experience and Excel Software
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office
- Tax Form Completion
- Adjustments and Deductions
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Individual Tax Returns
- 1985-1987- I did all my personal Taxes and I had no corrections and no audit
- 1987- 2022- I continue doing my taxes and I do my wife personal and business taxes and I do my friends and their friends personal Taxes and I had no corrections and no audit
Timeline
Custodian
City of Gainesville
10.2010 - 03.2021
Cashier
Lowe's
06.2010 - 10.2011
School Custodian
Alachua County School Board
06.2004 - 06.2011
Assistant Store Manager
Star Enterprise C/O Texaco
03.1994 - 05.2005
Assistant Store Manager
Carport
06.1985 - 03.1994
High School Diploma -
Eastside High School
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