Melissa DeSpain
Shelbyville ,IN
Summary
Diligent Head Custodian with proven track record in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in variety of facilities. Successfully managed custodial teams to ensure efficient and thorough upkeep. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and teamwork to address maintenance challenges effectively.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Custodian
Shelby Eastern Schools
07.2023 - 07.2024
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School Custodian
Shelby Eastern Schools
09.2001 - 07.2023
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- Enhanced school cleanliness by performing daily custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Promoted a healthy learning environment by disinfecting classrooms, restrooms, and common areas on a consistent schedule.
- Completed specialized deep-cleaning projects during summer breaks to prepare the facility for the upcoming academic year.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to address specific cleaning requests or concerns in their respective areas.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Maintained positive relationships with coworkers by providing support in their tasks and sharing knowledge about best practices in custodial work.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Supported school events by setting up and breaking down furniture, equipment, and decorations as needed.
- Facilitated a secure campus atmosphere by locking doors after hours while following all security protocols laid out by administrators.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Contributed to school safety by promptly addressing and resolving potential hazards in hallways, stairwells, and entryways.
- Received recognition from administration for dedication to maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Assembled basic furniture and supplies for offices and other multi-use rooms.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
Head Custodian of Shelby Eastern Schools
Shelby Eastern Schools
09.2001 - 07.2003
- Increased overall satisfaction among users of the facility by consistently maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all spaces.
- Contributed to a positive school culture through professional interactions with students, staff, and visitors.
Education
High School Diploma - ______
Waldron JR/SR High School
Waldron, IN05.1990
Skills
- Work planning
- Facilities management
- Supply management
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Responsible and dependable
- Work prioritization
- Crew supervision
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- Building inspection
- Timely paperwork completion
- Conscientious and Detail-oriented
- Willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Productivity and time management
- Supply delivery
- Facility preparation
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Lead Custodian
Shelby Eastern Schools
07.2023 - 07.2024
School Custodian
Shelby Eastern Schools
09.2001 - 07.2023
Head Custodian of Shelby Eastern Schools
Shelby Eastern Schools
09.2001 - 07.2003
High School Diploma - ______
Waldron JR/SR High School
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