Michael Gutierrez
La Puente,CA
Summary
Maintenance and facilities professional with extensive hands-on experience in building maintenance and custodial operations. Proficient in conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. Demonstrated ability to operate power tools and landscaping equipment while maintaining safe and clean environments. Proven track record in fast-paced school and ensuring efficient daily operations and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardener
LAUSD (S1)
Los Angeles, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Fertilized, cultivated, and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
- Designed and installed landscape features such as flower beds and pathways.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs to enhance growth and appearance.
- Operated landscaping equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and safety protocols.
- Ensured that garden maintenance tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Collected leaves, weeds and debris from the garden area for disposal or composting purposes.
- Weeded beds by hand or with a hoe and rake to remove unwanted plant species from the garden.
- Performed transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning tasks.
- Used power equipment such as mowers, trimmers and blowers to maintain lawns in good condition.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Provided advice on soil management techniques such as fertilization and irrigation schedules.
Maintenance Worker
McDonald's
West Covina, CA
02.2019 - 12.2023
- Performed routine inspections of facilities and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Executed repairs on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems to ensure functionality.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and ensured safety compliance throughout the facility.
- Assisted with inventory management of tools and maintenance supplies as required.
- Collaborated with team members to complete maintenance projects efficiently and effectively.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in the facility management system accurately.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power tools for various maintenance activities.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain grounds and walks.
- Collected trash from designated areas within the building on a daily basis.
- Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
- Cleaned vents and replaced filters to verify proper air flow.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Changed air conditioning filters to improve indoor air quality and help HVAC system perform properly.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace and implemented corrective measures accordingly.
Custodian
LAUSD (C2)
Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of classrooms, hallways, and restrooms daily.
- Operated cleaning equipment including vacuums, floor scrubbers, and buffers.
- Restocked supplies in restrooms and common areas as needed.
- Assisted with setup for school events and activities by preparing spaces.
- Reported maintenance issues to ensure timely repairs and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with staff to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students.
- Followed safety protocols while handling cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- 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.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
- Assisting with special projects related to custodial care as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Maintained accountability for building keys, master keys and access cards.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Covina High School
West Covina, CA06-2017
Skills
- Operations management
- Safety compliance
- Training and Supervision
- Budget Management
- Facility Maintenance
- Leadership Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration
- Inventory management
- Emergency response planning
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Waste reduction
- Scheduling
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Gardener
LAUSD (S1)
02.2022 - Current
Maintenance Worker
McDonald's
02.2019 - 12.2023
Custodian
LAUSD (C2)
09.2017 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
West Covina High School