NELSON KIMANI
Janitorial specialist
228- WANGURU
Summary
Dedicated custodian with extensive experience at Amentum, recognized for superior customer service and attention to safety. Proficient in operating heavy cleaning machinery and skilled in floor polishing. Successfully led teams to maintain high standards, ensuring clean and safe environments while effectively solving maintenance issues. Multilingual with strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Custodian
amentum
U.S. Embassy Baghdad
10.2023 - Current
- Cleans embassy office areas, conference rooms, special purpose areas, break areas, bathrooms and toilets, lobbies, corridors, stairways, floors, walls, doors and the interior side of windows.
- Responsible for collecting trash and removing from buildings, replenishment of toilet supplies. Responsible for Housekeeping, Grounds Maintenance, Laundry, Gardening, and Billeting Services
- Operates industrial standard cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, waxers, polishers, and carpet shampooers.
- Advises the immediate supervisor on the condition of the buildings and facilities by conducting regular inspections of those areas, and reporting the results of the inspections with particular emphasis on needed repairs.
- Clean and disinfect all fixtures, sinks, mirrors, toilets, urinals, drains, showers, walls, and surfaces in military healthcare facilities and public bathrooms.
- Reviewed and followed best practice guidelines in the use of chemical cleaners to safeguard health and safety.
- Performed window-cleaning duties using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure streak-free results.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability, adhering to scheduled cleaning times and consistently meeting high standards of work.
- Sprayed pesticides to prevent and eliminate infestations in interior spaces.
- Led a team of junior custodians, allocating tasks and supervising performance to uphold high standards..
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Custodian
PAE
U.S. Embassy Kabul
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Cleans embassy office areas, conference rooms, special purpose areas, break areas, bathrooms and toilets, lobbies, corridors, stairways, floors, walls, doors and the interior side of windows
- Responsible for collecting trash and removing from buildings, replenishment of toilet supplies. Responsible for Housekeeping, Grounds Maintenance, Laundry, Gardening,
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand truck
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees
- Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
- Clean and/disinfect all fixtures, Sink, Mirrors, Toilets, Urinals, Drains, Showers, Walls and surfaces in Military healthcare facilities and public bathrooms
- Mix water and detergents to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
- Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
Laborer, Acting Supervisor (Custodial Dept)
Fluor Government Group
Bagram & RSHQ
05.2017 - 07.2021
- Clean and disinfect all fixtures, sink, mirrors, toilets, urinals, drains, showers, walls, and surfaces in a public bathroom.
- Provide labour services such as material delivery and removal, site preparation, road surface maintenance, soil work, and jobsite cleanup
- Maintain service orders, and maintain material stock control using Maximo systems to assure contract compliance and quality controls.
- Pull weeds and/or apply weed control, including spot-spraying weeds. Prepare and treat soil for planting.
- Trim trees, prune shrubs, and annual plantings, and mow turfs.
- Supervise and coordinate daily tasks for multiple crews in the Cleaning Dept. In order to expedite cleaning tasks.
- Operate and maintain power equipment and hand tools, including tractors, trucks, power mower, edger, trimmer, blower, chain saw, hedger, digging tools, compaction tools, and other equipment, to perform various maintenance duties.
- Maintained a 'line of sight' of all individuals being escorted.
- Maintain outdoor furniture, road signs, and guardrails. During the winter season, provide tree and/or plant protection.
- Complies with all safety, environmental, and quality standards and applicable COPs and DOPs.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for all team members.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Assisted in material handling and transportation throughout project sites as needed.
- Supported senior workers in training new laborers on site procedures and safety practices.
Education
occupational safety and Health
FLUOR UNIVERSITY
2018
Secondary school education
Kanjinji mixed secondary school
Skills
- Superior customer service
- Self-discipline
- Flexibility in tasks
- Attention to safety
- Floor polishing
- Emergency response training
- Window washing
- Good interpersonal skills
- -Floor Cleaning
- Able to complete all tasks instructed by either customer, or manager
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Multilingual
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to include manual and self-powered lifts
- Solving skills in maintenance issues, supply issues, and
- Operating heavy cleaning machinery
- Knowledge of cleaning solutions
Certification
- Experience Certificate
- Appreciation Certificate
- HAZMAT Certificate
- High sch certificate
- OSHA
- Recommendation's later
- Computer Training certificate
Languages
- English
- Swahili
- Afrikaans
References
AMENTUM
Binod Adikari (Supervisor) Binod.Adhikari@amentum.com +96407815418975
PAE
THANDAR PHYU, HR Generalist U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan Thandar.phyu@amentum.com
FLUOR
Giles Vincent-Edwards, Site Manager Resolute Support HQ Kabul Afghanistan
gilesvincentedwards@yahoo.co.uk
Education
-High school Education
-occupational safety and Health
Communication hazard, LOGCAP Zero incident, Bloodborne pathogen, Electrical Safety, Heat stress, Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate, Dignity and Respect in the Global Workplace (DIPLOMA), Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Training
DRIVING LICENCE
Commercial Driver's licenses (Class B)DL-1295555
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
NATO MISSION IRAQ_ CERTIFICATE OF EXCELENCE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Custodian
amentum
10.2023 - Current
Custodian
PAE
07.2021 - 12.2021
Laborer, Acting Supervisor (Custodial Dept)
Fluor Government Group
05.2017 - 07.2021
occupational safety and Health
FLUOR UNIVERSITY
Secondary school education
Kanjinji mixed secondary school