Thomas M. Frame

Oversee and directly supervise daily operations of custodial staff, ensuring buildings are cleaned and maintained to high standards in approximately forty-eight (48) buildings and two-hundred (200) plus custodial employees

• Develop and implement cleaning schedules ensuring optimal coverage and efficiency
• Train new staff members on proper cleaning procedures and safety protocols
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ordering replacements as needed
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with cleaning protocols and identify any areas in need of improvement
• Implement and oversee work schedules for custodial staff to ensure efficient cleaning and maintenance of facilities
• Establish and maintain safety standards for facilities work activities and ensure proper use of chemicals and equipment in facilities maintenance and landscaping activities
• Responsible for 24/7 building security at all Akron Public School locations including: establishing and maintaining security requirements, securing and managing security service contracts and personnel to ensure the safety and security of buildings, employees and visitors; respond to building alarms, acts as the emergency contact person during off hours, establish and coordinate emergency preparedness plans at all locations
• Experience in negotiating and working with external service providers, establishing contracts, delegating cleaning tasks to team members
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary budgets for the purpose of recommending new and replacement equipment purchases
• Coordinate the scheduling of temporary custodial workers for the purpose of ensuring that daily cleaning is completed
• Develop standards for the purchase of custodial supplies and equipment in coordination with the purchasing department for the purpose of ensuring quality control and standardization within the district
• Evaluate custodial employee and other staff for the purpose of promoting professional growth and ensuring adherence to district employment standards
• Keep records of operations in conformance with District and State policies for the purpose of developing and submitting reports, as required
• Prepare accident and injury reports, as needed, for the purpose of following district protocol
• Provide training and supervision for district custodial staff for the purpose of promoting efficient practices
• Repair custodial equipment, as needed, to ensure employees have the necessary equipment to complete daily job requirements
• Report safety hazards and repair needs to appropriate personnel for the purpose of ensuring safe facilities
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment and materials to ensure adequate stock is available at all times
• Develop and implement training programs for custodial staff to enhance skills and maximize productivity
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate special cleaning projects and support overall building operations
• Implemented a summer cleaning program that has significantly reduced overtime over the past four (4) years
• Negotiate contracts with other department heads for the Collective Bargaining Agreement for all Maintenance, Operations and Transportation employees
• Experience with contract grievances, mediation and arbitration
• Handle long-range District planning to support future needs and growth
• Assist with plans for renovations, additions and/or new buildings
• Review and approve estimates, purchase orders and invoices on daily basis
• Work with purchasing and operation teams in preparing Request for Proposal (RFP) and contract service-related vendors leveraging our national footprint (e.g., landscaping, fire systems, elevators, trash removal and parking lot maintenance)
• Design and maintain online asset database, cataloging equipment purchase date, serial number, model number and warranty information
• Knowledge of building management systems and work order software
• Initiating and imposing progressive discipline when and where applicable

• Conduct regular inspections of forty-seven facilities to identify maintenance needs and address issues in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Trained and mentored over one hundred and seventy-five staff on proper maintenance procedures and protocols to uphold high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Developed and implemented cleaning schedules, procedures and quality control measures to maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Conducted regular inspections and audits of forty-seven locations to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Coordinated with multiple vendors and suppliers to order cleaning supplies, equipment and materials needed for custodial operations

• Led and supervised a team of eight (8) custodial staff members in ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of a large educational building including at the elementary, middle and high school level
• Developed and implemented cleaning schedules and protocols to ensure efficient and thorough cleaning of all areas
• Trained new custodial staff on proper cleaning techniques, safety procedures and use of cleaning equipment
• Operated and maintained steam boilers
• Provided excellent customer service for staff, students and visitors
• Ensured the entire facilities grounds were properly maintained
• 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.
• Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
• Organized daily cleaning schedules for custodial team.
• Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
• Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
• Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.

• Led and supervised team of (7) custodial staff members in ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of large educational building
• Trained new custodial staff on proper cleaning techniques, safety procedures and use of cleaning equipment
• Operated and maintained steam boilers
• Keep buildings and property in clean and orderly condition
• Performs routine maintenance activities
• Performs heavy cleaning duties
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuum floors
• Gathers and empties trash
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment
• Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any observed issues or potential improvements within facility's maintenance plan.
• Provided support during emergencies such as leaks or power outages by quickly assessing situation and taking appropriate action.
• Demonstrated professionalism in interactions with staff, visitors, and vendors while maintaining positive attitude towards work responsibilities.
• Ensured hygienic environment with thorough sanitization of restrooms, common areas, and high-touch surfaces.
• Enhanced facility cleanliness by performing routine custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Aided in groundskeeping tasks including lawn care, leaf removal, snow shoveling for well-maintained outdoor appearance.
• Managed time wisely by prioritizing tasks and creating daily schedule to ensure all duties were completed within given timeframes.
• Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.

• Keep buildings and property in clean and orderly condition
• Performs routine maintenance activities
• Performs heavy cleaning duties
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuum floors
• Gathers and empties trash
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment
• Ensure spaces are prepared for the next day by taking out trash, tidying furniture and dusting surfaces
• Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets
• Wash and sanitize toilets, sinks and showers and restock disposables (e.g
• Soap)
• Wipe mirrors and windows
• Maintain outer premises by watering plants, mowing lawn, cleaning entrances
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.)
• Report major damages and oversee repairs
• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows and setting up the alarm
• Undertake occasional custodial (shoveling snow from the sidewalk, lifting heavy items, moving chairs etc.)

Provided responsive military construction support to Navy, Marine Corps and other forces in military operations

• Constructed base facilities and conducted defensive operations
• In addition to standard wood, steel, masonry and concrete construction
• Performed specialized construction such as water well drilling and battle damage repair
• Able to work and defend themselves at construction sites outside of their base camp and convoy through unsecured areas
• In times of emergency or natural disasters, Sea Bees often provide first response to conduct disaster control and recovery operations
• Building and repairing wood, masonry concrete, and steel structures
• Installing interior finish work, including installing sheetrock, paneling or ceramic tile walls and installing ceiling and floor tile, millwork and trim
• Operating carpentry, cabinet-making, and tool and equipment repair shops; building forms for concrete construction
• Mixing, placing and finishing concrete; operating concrete batch plants, portable concrete mixers and other concrete finishing equipment and tools
• Building wharves, bridges and other heavy timber structure;
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and preparing sketches for project;
• Making estimates of material, labor, and equipment requirements
• Increased operational readiness by conducting thorough training exercises and performance evaluations for junior personnel.
• Strengthened team morale through open communication channels, promoting inclusive work environment that fostered collaboration among diverse members.
• Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills as Corporal (E-4) effectively supervising and mentoring team of junior enlisted personnel
• Maintained impeccable military bearing and upheld high standards of discipline and professionalism as NCO
• Acted as key liaison between enlisted personnel and officers, effectively communicating and implementing organizational goals and directives
• Proficiently executed military training and drills, ensuring unit readiness and operational effectiveness
• Played pivotal role in planning and executing successful missions and training exercises, showcasing strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.