Teresa Dowery
Union Bridge
Summary
Dedicated School Custodian with proven expertise at Carroll County Public Schools, enhancing cleanliness and safety through effective sanitation techniques and attention to detail. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and reliability, successfully managing deep-cleaning projects and maintaining a healthy learning environment. Skilled in custodial machine operation and room setup for special events.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Custodian
Carroll County Public Schools, Spring Garden Elementary
10.2017 - Current
- Enhanced school cleanliness by performing daily custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Maintained cleanliness of interior and exterior building areas.
- Promoted a healthy learning environment by disinfecting classrooms, restrooms, and common areas on a consistent schedule.
- Completed specialized deep-cleaning projects during summer breaks to prepare the facility for the upcoming academic year.
- Assisted with minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, repairing fixtures, and painting walls to keep the facility in good condition.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to address specific cleaning requests or concerns in their respective areas.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Maintained positive relationships with coworkers by providing support in their tasks and sharing knowledge about best practices in custodial work.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Supported school events by setting up and breaking down furniture, equipment, and decorations as needed.
- Facilitated a secure campus atmosphere by locking doors after hours while following all security protocols laid out by administrators.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
- Assembled basic furniture and supplies for offices and other multi-use rooms.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
Education
Francis Scott Key
Union Bridge, MDSkills
- Punctuality
- Basic repairs
- Cleaning expertise
- Sanitation techniques
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Floor cleaning and buffing
- Problem-solving
- Custodial machine operation
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Time management
- Room setup and breakdown
- Furniture moving
Timeline
School Custodian
Carroll County Public Schools, Spring Garden Elementary
10.2017 - Current
Francis Scott Key
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