TEVITA HOKAFONU
North Highlands,CA
Summary
Reliable, safety-conscious Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Lead with over 15 years of experience servicing public school districts, healthcare facilities, and commercial sites in Northern California. Proven expertise in commercial turf care, irrigation system maintenance and leak troubleshooting, power equipment operations, and floor care restoration. Recognized for leadership in crew task delegation, contractor coordination, and strict OSHA health and safety compliance across high-traffic campuses.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds & Maintenance Specialist
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
Rancho Cordova, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Oversee comprehensive grounds upkeep, mowing, edging, and debris removal across multi-acre district school grounds.
- Conduct systematic irrigation system inspections; diagnose, flag, and repair pipe leaks, clogged sprinkler heads, and system pressure issues.
- Safely operate commercial landscaping machinery including ride-on mowers, line trimmers, edgers, power blowers, and hand/power tools.
- Coordinate building material handling, site demolition, framing support, and hazard remediation to ensure secure work zones.
Custodian
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
Rancho Cordova, CA
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Maintained sanitation standards across classrooms, restrooms, and common areas in accordance with district health and safety guidelines.
- Operated floor buffers, commercial vacuums, and auto-scrubbers for routine floor care and seasonal deep cleaning.
- Managed custodial supply inventory, restocked essential materials, and ensured facility perimeter lockup during daily closing routines.
Logistics Specialist
Relocation Services
Oakland, CA
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Loaded, transported, and unloaded heavy furniture, machinery, and equipment for residential and commercial operations.
- Inspected moving dollies, straps, lifts, and trucks prior to operation, utilizing proper lifting mechanics to ensure workplace safety.
Head Custodian
San Lorenzo Unified School District
San Lorenzo, CA
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Supervised and assigned daily workflows to custodial staff members, evaluating work quality and providing hands-on training.
- Managed total facility maintenance including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and floor polishing across campus buildings.
- Coordinated facilities maintenance tasks and janitorial services with district facilities staff and external service contractors.
- Executed event setup and restoration for school board meetings, athletic programs, and public community events.
Lead Floor Technician
GCA Services
Fremont, CA
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Led commercial floor restoration projects, executing chemical stripping, deep scrub, and multi-coat floor refinishing.
- Trained custodial teams on operation and safety of buffers, high-speed burnishers, carpet extractors, and scrubbers.
- Responded rapidly to facility liquid spills and emergency cleanup requests to prevent slip-and-fall hazards.
Floor Technician & Environmental Services
St. Joseph Hospital
Eureka, CA
12.2008 - 08.2013
- Maintained floor care and sanitation in acute patient-care areas adhering strictly to hospital-grade disinfectant and biohazard protocols.
- Enforced OSHA standards and hazardous material disposal procedures across medical facility wings.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Lorenzo High School
San Lorenzo, CASkills
- Irrigation Diagnostics & Repair
- Facilities & Building Maintenance
- OSHA & Safety Compliance
- Turf & Landscape Management
- Crew Supervision & Training
- Material Logistics & Transport
- Power Equipment Operation
- Commercial Floor Restoration
- Event Setup & Facility Lockup
- Greater Sacramento Expertise: Familiar with local soil, irrigation, and weather needs in the Sacramento/North Highlands area
- Safety First: Zero-accident track record adhering to OSHA, district health codes, and hazardous material protocols
- Crew Leadership: Experienced in training grounds crews, scheduling workflows, and inspecting completed facility tasks
- Equipment Care: Hands-on experience operating, cleaning, and maintaining power tools, mowers, blowers, and floor machines
Personal Information
Title: Lead Groundskeeper & Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Timeline
Grounds & Maintenance Specialist
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
04.2021 - Current
Custodian
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
08.2018 - 04.2021
Logistics Specialist
Relocation Services
08.2016 - 08.2018
Head Custodian
San Lorenzo Unified School District
06.2014 - 12.2016
Lead Floor Technician
GCA Services
08.2013 - 01.2015
Floor Technician & Environmental Services
St. Joseph Hospital
12.2008 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
San Lorenzo High School