Michael Okunevich
Hartsdale
Summary
Dedicated Head Custodian with expertise in team management, safety compliance, and facility inspection. Proven ability to enhance cleaning operations and ensure a safe environment for all personnel.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Custodian
Yonkers Board of Education
Yonkers
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily cleaning operations across multiple school facilities.
- Delegated daily tasks to custodial staff to ensure thorough cleaning and facility upkeep.
- Trained and mentored custodial staff on best practices and safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment for efficient operation.
- Inspected buildings for cleanliness and addressed maintenance issues promptly.
- Collaborated with administration to plan special event setups and cleanups.
- Ensured the safety of personnel and equipment by regularly inspecting floors, walls, ceilings, lighting fixtures, and other areas for potential hazards.
- Provided assistance with special events held at the facility such as set-up, breakdown of chairs, tables, stages.
- Reported any damage or malfunctioning equipment to appropriate departments for repair or replacement.
- Collaborated with outside contractors on a regular basis, to ensure all systems are running properly and maintained.
- Trained on the Building Automation System for HVAC controls to regulate temperatures across multiple buildings.
- Created schedules for Custodial staff to clean and maintain according to their shift.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
Building Custodian II
Yonkers Board of Education
Yonkers
07.2016 - 07.2022
- Executed duties similar to Head Custodian and assisted with daily cleaning tasks.
Building Custodian I
Yonkers Board of Education
Yonkers
01.2011 - 07.2016
- Executed duties similar to those of Building Custodian II.
Custodail Worker
Yonkers Board of Education
Yonkers
04.1998 - 01.2011
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas through regular sweeping and mopping.
- Operated floor cleaning machines for efficient surface maintenance.
- Replenished supplies in restrooms and common areas as needed.
- Removed trash and recycling according to established schedules.
- Collaborated with team members to complete cleaning tasks effectively.
- Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors; dusted furniture; emptied wastebaskets and recycling bins.
- Maintained janitorial closets in a neat and orderly fashion; restocked cleaning supplies as needed.
- Cleaned spills in hallways, stairwells and other public areas; removed snow from sidewalks.
- Scrubbed toilets, sinks, showers, walls and windows; refilled soap dispensers and paper towels.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Serviced, cleaned, disinfected and restocked restrooms.
- Notified managers of repair needs or additions to building operating systems.
- Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saunders Trades And Technical High School
Yonkers, NY06-1996
Skills
- Team management
- Facility inspection
- Safety compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Cleaning operations
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Scheduling and planning
- Collaborating with contractors
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Work planning
- Supply management
- Health and safety
- Waste disposal
- Problem-solving
- Basic repairs
- Routine Inspections
- Work prioritization
- Building maintenance
- Employee training
- Crew supervision
- Floor maintenance
- Sanitation techniques
- Room setup and breakdown
Timeline
Head Custodian
Yonkers Board of Education
07.2022 - Current
Building Custodian II
Yonkers Board of Education
07.2016 - 07.2022
Building Custodian I
Yonkers Board of Education
01.2011 - 07.2016
Custodail Worker
Yonkers Board of Education
04.1998 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Saunders Trades And Technical High School