Norman Poteat
Washington,DC
Summary
Hardworking Custodian offers broad skills in all areas of building maintenance. Committed to top-quality service, timeliness and thoroughness in any cleaning task. Reputation for punctuality and dependability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
RW-5 Custodian
DCPS - Calvin Coolidge Senior High School
07.2022 - Current
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
- Ensured a healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
RW-3 Custodian
DCPS Ida B. Wells
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
Custodial Volunteer
DCPS-Ann Beers
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
Education
GED -
Arlington Community High School
Arlington, VASkills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Work independently
- Responsible and Dependable
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Cleaning Expertise
- Floor Cleaning and Buffing
- Customer service-focused
- Custodial machine operation
- Work Prioritization
Timeline
RW-5 Custodian
DCPS - Calvin Coolidge Senior High School
07.2022 - Current
RW-3 Custodian
DCPS Ida B. Wells
08.2021 - 06.2022
Custodial Volunteer
DCPS-Ann Beers
05.2021 - 08.2021
GED -
Arlington Community High School
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