Raijeli Tabuacava
US Embassy
Suva,Fiji
25
years of professional experience
Personable Janitor and self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail. Maintains a high level of professionalism while providing consistent and quality service. Skilled janitor with more than 10 years experience in housekeeping and custodial maintenance. Possesses superb interpersonal and communication skills. Dependable Janitor with a comprehensive background in cleaning services and grounds maintenance. Exceptional attendance record. Custodian who is equal parts self-starter and team player. Understands the importance of staying on task and meeting deadlines. Seeking a role as a CUSTODIAN. Experienced Custodian who is professional, hard-working and welcomes the challenge to learn and develop new skills on the job. Seasoned general maintenance worker with more than 10 years in facility cleaning and maintenance, primarily in schools and government facilities. Honest and responsible CUSTODIAN who offers customers affordable rates for custom window and carpet cleanings. Committed to top quality customer service. Custodian adept at completing work orders efficiently and on time. Identifies and reports safety hazards and major repair needs to department supervisors. Cleaning services professional who manages a team of 6 custodians on a variety of maintenance projects. Offers an extensive network of outside contacts for any specialty repairs.
Work History
Facilities Maintenance/Custodian
15 Years 4 Months- Set up facilities for meetings, trainings and parties, including connecting audiovisual equipment.
Day Custodian
JANITORS
15 Years 4 Months- Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
- Sanitized bathrooms, showers and locker rooms.
- Kept janitorial closets clean and organized.
- Supervised the cleaning, maintenance and care of building and grounds.
- Dusted all furniture and fixtures thoroughly and carefully.
- Operated compactors and balers to discard cardboard boxes and trash.
- Steam cleaned and shampooed carpeted areas.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Properly labeled and diluted all cleaning solutions.
- Wiped down tabletops, chairs and condiment containers.
House Keeping Attendant
3 Years 5 Months- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Prepared operational reports and analyses and made appropriate recommendations about progress and negative trends.
- Recommended menu items to the Executive Chef for new dish development, holidays, special events and promotions.
- Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, private dining and catering.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Achieved and exceeded performance, budget and team goals.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
- Educated coworkers and customers about new products.
- Used signage and verbal communication to encourage recycling and composting.
- Accurately took to-go and special orders via phone.
- Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
House -Keeping
2 Years 2 Months- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with a cloth.
- Removed waste paper and other trash from the premises to designated area.
- Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
- Verified that all storage areas and carts were clean and organized.
- Cleaned and buffed tile floors using industrial cleaning equipment.
- Used chemicals and other cleaning equipment in a proper, safe and responsible manner.
- Cleaned and changed bedspreads, blankets and mattresses.
- Moved chairs, desks and beds around rooms to clean behind and underneath them.
- Spot cleaned walls, carpets and light fixtures.
- Waxed and polished wood floors and other woodwork.
- Washed, cleaned and disinfected water coolers.
- Polished all metal hardware fixtures.
- Operated power equipment tools such as backpack vacuums for up to 8 hours per shift.
- Accepted accountability for all assigned building keys, master keys and access cards.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Cleaned walls, windows, shades and curtains.
- Swept and washed all hard surface floors.
- Picked up trash from parking lot and garden areas to keep those areas free of debris.
- Polished glass surfaces and windows.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep them sanitary and clean.
- Returned emptied garbage receptacles to their proper locations.
- Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished supplies when they were low.
- Cleaned elevators, glass and planters in public areas such as the lobby, pool and public restrooms.
- Transported cleaning products and equipment to and from the utility rooms.
House Keeping/Dietary
3 Years 7 Months- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with a cloth.
- Removed waste paper and other trash from the premises to designated area.
- Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
- Verified that all storage areas and carts were clean and organized.
- Cleaned and buffed tile floors using industrial cleaning equipment.
- Used chemicals and other cleaning equipment in a proper, safe and responsible manner.
- Cleaned and changed bedspreads, blankets and mattresses.
- Moved chairs, desks and beds around rooms to clean behind and underneath them.
- Waxed and polished wood floors and other woodwork.
- Washed, cleaned and disinfected water coolers.
- Polished all metal hardware fixtures.
- Transported cleaning products and equipment to and from the utility rooms.
- Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished supplies when they were low.
- Returned emptied garbage receptacles to their proper locations.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep them sanitary and clean.
- Picked up trash from parking lot and garden areas to keep those areas free of debris.
- Polished glass surfaces and windows.
- Swept and washed all hard surface floors.
Education
Associate of Science - COMPUTER STUDIES
Skills
Skilled housekeeper
Safety-oriented
Able to lift 20 pounds
Bloodborne Pathogen training
Certified Executive Housekeeper
CPR/First Aid certified
Multi-tasking
Chemical cleaners
HAZMAT knowledge
Strong interpersonal skills
Self-starter
Fast learner
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance/Custodian
American Embassy,Suva.Fiji
04.2011 - CurrentRead More
JANITORS
US Embassy
04.2011 - CurrentRead More
House Keeping Attendant
Fiji School Of Medicine
09.2007 - 02.2011Read More
House -Keeping
SUVA PRIVATE HOSPITAL
06.2005 - 08.2007Read More
House Keeping/Dietary
Colonial War Memorial Hospital
12.2001 - 07.2005Read More
Fiji National University
Associate of Science from COMPUTER STUDIES
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US Embassy
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