Richard Huffman
Tahuya,WA
Summary
Dedicated Head Custodian at South Kitsap Schools with expertise in facilities maintenance and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster a positive school culture through effective communication and team collaboration. Skilled in cleaning techniques and problem-solving, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for students and staff.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Head Custodian
South Kitsap Schools
Port Orchard, WA
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily cleaning operations to ensure safe and sanitary environment for students and staff.
- Trained and mentored custodial staff on effective cleaning techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented inventory management system for efficient supply tracking and procurement.
- Developed maintenance schedules for school facilities, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with administration to address facility-related concerns and improvements promptly.
- Conducted regular inspections of school grounds, identifying areas for improvement and maintenance needs.
- Streamlined communication processes between custodial team and school leadership for improved workflow.
- Contributed to a positive school culture through professional interactions with students, staff, and visitors.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Upheld a well-maintained school environment by coordinating deep-cleaning tasks during breaks and holidays.
- Collaborated with administrators to address specific facility needs during events or special projects.
- Organized daily cleaning schedules for custodial team.
- Provided prompt resolution to facility-related issues reported by staff or students through effective communication and follow-up actions.
- Maintained open lines of communication with administrators regarding any upcoming projects that might impact custodial operations.
- Improved safety standards by promptly addressing potential hazards, such as wet floors, loose wiring, or broken fixtures.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
- Streamlined workflow with the development of a comprehensive daily task schedule for the custodial team.
- Assembled basic furniture and supplies for offices and other multi-use rooms.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Boosted team morale by providing consistent guidance, feedback, and support to custodial staff members.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
Education
Diploma - Collision Repair Technology
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park05.2009
High School Diploma -
Park Center Senior High
Brooklyn Park, MN05.1996
Skills
- Carpet cleaning
- Cleaning techniques
- Snow removal
- Electrical repairs
- Window cleaning
- Wall washing
- Maintenance scheduling
- Work planning
- Furniture moving
- Facilities maintenance
- Facilities management
- Supply management
- Pest control
- Graffiti removal
- Facility opening and closing
- Building maintenance
- Maintenance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Responsible and dependable
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer service-focused
- Floor cleaning and buffing
- Team collaboration
- Heavy lifting
- Custodial machine operation
- Equipment cleaning
- Health and safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Trash removal
- Work prioritization
- Maintenance knowledge
- Damage reporting
- Crew supervision
- Preventive Maintenance
- Floor polishing
- Room setup and breakdown
- Work orders
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment inspection
- Work order interpretation
- Corrective maintenance
- Basic repairs
- Facility maintenance
- Minor repairs
- Excellent communication skills
- Floor scrubbers and polishers
- Floor maintenance
- Waste and recycling management
- Productivity and time management
- Conscientious and Detail-oriented
- Basic carpentry
- Willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Sweeping and mopping
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliability
Timeline
High School Head Custodian
South Kitsap Schools
10.2023 - Current
Diploma - Collision Repair Technology
Hennepin Technical College
High School Diploma -
Park Center Senior High