Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Professional Development
Languages
References
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Maria Canas

Fairfax Station,United States

Summary

An experienced, practical, and forward -thinking individual who has a thorough understanding of how Facility management works. Excellent problem- solving skills and effective bilingual communication to all levels within organization. A recognized Building Supervisor leader.

  • Customer relationships
  • Supplies budget management
  • Cleaning , safety, and maintenance procedures
  • Knowledge of FCPS regulations
  • Equipment and management training
  • School Building inspections

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Building Supervisor III

West Springfield High School
Springfield, VA
04.2018 - Current

Serves as a building supervisor in a High School; supervises custodial staff and participates in the full range of cleaning, maintenance, operation, and security activities; oversees custodial training program for assigned staff.

  • Knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in custodial work and in the proper use and care of equipment.
  • Performs routine building inspections.
  • Conducts performance evaluations for custodial staff.
  • Creates and evaluates related manuals.
  • Reviews, monitors and implements school-based snow removal operations.
  • Assists in developing progressive disciplinary actions within FCPS regulations and policy.
  • Assists the school-based administrator with hiring of all custodial staff by participating in selection advisory committes.

Personal Assistant

MHz Networks Global Television Network
Falls Church, VA
02.1990 - 03.2020
  • Manged day to day tasks for manager from personal work to office work such as scheduling, organizing and planning
  • Acting as first point of contact, dealing with correspondence and phone calls, running errands, constantly handling petty cash and business transactions
  • Arranged meetings, appointments and scheduling media content for employers television shows

Custodian I

Terra Centre Elementary School
Burke, VA
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Performed custodial tasks such as trash removal,restrooms cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping floors.
  • Worked on floor stripping and waxing as required or scheduled
  • Snow and ice removal whenever required making sure sidewalks and building entrances are safe for our students, staff and building visitors.
  • Complete any event set ups and/or especial activities as requested in a timely manner
  • Work on weekend for community use
  • Clean and maintain school's ground on scheduled basis, enhancing the appearance of the building

Education

High School

Professional Development

Software: Windows8, Ms Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Publisher, Outlook. 

Facilities Transportation Services Cohort Program, Fairfax County Public Schools. 

FCPS Conflict resolution training. 

FCPS Leadership and Motivation skills for Building Supervisors. 

Plant Operations Certification Course for Building Supervisors 

Languages

English and Spanish, verbal and written

References

  • Michael, Mukai WSHS Principal (703) 913-3806 mgmukai@fcps.edu
  • Jorge Gamarra, Plant Operations Monitor (703)746-2426 JAGamarra@fcps.edu
  • Johnny W. Pope Sub-Principal West Springfield HS 2012-2022 (757)572-3978 jwesleypope@gmail.com
  • Martin Brennan Plant Operations Monitor (571)205-9077 mlbrennan@fcps.edu

Timeline

Building Supervisor III

West Springfield High School
04.2018 - Current

Custodian I

Terra Centre Elementary School
03.2017 - 03.2018

Personal Assistant

MHz Networks Global Television Network
02.1990 - 03.2020

High School
Maria Canas