Oralia Contreras
San Antonio
Summary
Custodial professional with solid history of maintaining cleanliness and order in diverse environments. Skilled in leading teams to achieve spotless and sanitary conditions while adapting to changing needs and priorities. Known for reliability, flexibility, and focus on collaborative efforts to meet and exceed expectations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Custodian
North East Independent School District
06.2007 - 09.2022
- Supervised daily cleaning operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules for school facilities and equipment.
- Trained and mentored custodial staff on best practices and efficient cleaning techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management of cleaning supplies and equipment across multiple campuses.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and enhance cleanliness standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across multiple facilities.
- Operated floor maintenance equipment, including buffers and vacuums, to enhance facility appearance.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Enhanced team productivity by leading training sessions on new equipment and cleaning techniques.
- Supervised daily custodial operations, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed vendor relationships for outsourced cleaning services to optimize operational efficiency.
Janitorial Owner
Lopez Cleaning
03.1995 - 06.2006
- Developed business plan outlining operational strategies and market opportunities
- Managed daily operations ensuring efficiency and quality service delivery
- Implemented marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and customer engagement
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to optimize inventory management
- Coordinated financial records to maintain accurate budgeting and expense tracking
- Maintained a clean, well-functioning building by supervising janitorial staff and overseeing regular cleaning schedules.
- Reduced waste through careful product selection, recycling initiatives, and eco-friendly practices within the janitorial department.
Skills
- Health and safety
- Team management
- Waste disposal
- Sanitation procedures
- Chemical handling
- Carpet cleaning
- Scheduling coordination
- Upholstery care
- Custodial machine operation
- Safety oversight
- Budget administration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Custodian
North East Independent School District
06.2007 - 09.2022
Janitorial Owner
Lopez Cleaning
03.1995 - 06.2006