Ronald Givens
Newport News,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable about maintaining organized inventories and handling custodial requirements of commercial building bathrooms, workspaces and customer areas. Experienced team player with strong service record, good organizational skills and productive approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Focused on always producing high-quality and professional results.
Organized custodian with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
City Of Portsmouth
09.2019 - Current
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Reduced waste through efficient use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
Lead Custodian
Suffolk Public Schools
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Enhanced cleanliness and sanitation by implementing efficient cleaning techniques and protocols.
- Reduced supply costs by monitoring inventory and suggesting cost-effective alternatives.
- Improved team efficiency with thorough training in equipment usage, safety procedures, and time management.
- Promoted a safe working environment through regular inspections and prompt resolution of potential hazards.
- Collaborated with administrators on facility projects such as renovations or large-scale cleaning operations to ensure successful outcomes.
Lead Custodian
Hampton City Schools
01.2007 - 07.2014
- Performed custodial duties to maintain area in clean and habitable condition.
- Monitored employees to enforce proper use of personal protective equipment, supplies and equipment.
- Led, oversaw and trained team to perform routine custodial duties and basic maintenance and repair.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
Custodian
Newport News Public Schools
11.2001 - 06.2007
- Supported event setup and tear-down, contributing to successful school functions.
- Performed timely snow removal and ice management during winter months for safe campus access.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Newport News, VA06.2000
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Crew Supervision
- Facility Opening and Closing
- Custodial machine operation
- Work Orders
Timeline
Custodian
City Of Portsmouth
09.2019 - Current
Lead Custodian
Suffolk Public Schools
07.2014 - 09.2019
Lead Custodian
Hampton City Schools
01.2007 - 07.2014
Custodian
Newport News Public Schools
11.2001 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School