Travis Olson
Cottonwood,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience at Lakeview School District, excelling in sanitation techniques and problem-solving. Enhanced building appearance through meticulous cleaning and maintenance, while ensuring safety by promptly addressing hazards. Recognized for reliability and effective communication, contributing to a collaborative team environment and efficient operations. Diligent Desired Position with background in maintaining clean and safe environments. Successfully supported daily operations by managing routine cleaning tasks and addressing minor maintenance issues. Demonstrated reliability and strong communication skills in coordinating with team members and responding to immediate needs. Conscientious sanitation professional skilled at safely and efficiently collecting Type and Type materials. Smoothly complete daily routes by using excellent multitasking and planning abilities. Competent team player with physical strength to lift heavy loads over extended time periods. Reliable and honest Job Title skilled in maintaining clean and orderly interior and exterior building spaces. Careful in managing every cleaning task, including floors, bathrooms, trash removal and windows, with diligence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Custodian
Lakeview School District
08.2005 - 08.2025
- Supported a healthy environment by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces and restrooms.
- Improved building appearance with careful attention to detail in all cleaning tasks performed.
- Responded quickly to maintenance requests from staff or faculty members, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Collaborated with other janitorial staff to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
- Preserved flooring quality with regular waxing, buffing, and carpet shampooing procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining outdoor areas by clearing debris, leaves, and snow from walkways and entrances.
- Contributed to the safety of staff and visitors by promptly addressing spills and hazards, minimizing accidents.
- Adhered to established safety guidelines during all cleaning activities to minimize risks for self and others.
- Streamlined trash removal processes for increased efficiency in waste management operations.
- Elevated communication between janitorial team members by actively participating in meetings and sharing updates on task completion status.
- Enhanced cleanliness by diligently performing daily custodial tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
Firefighter
Cottonwood Volunteer Fire Department
2006 - 2015
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Enhanced overall departmental performance by attending professional development courses and conferences, sharing acquired knowledge with colleagues upon return.
- Assisted in the containment of hazardous materials spills, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
- Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through participation in joint training exercises with neighboring fire departments.
- Provided compassionate support to victims of fires or accidents through emotional reassurance and practical assistance such as finding temporary housing or connecting them with support services.
- Conducted search and rescue operations during natural disasters, locating trapped individuals and providing assistance as needed.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Improved public awareness and education on fire safety practices through community workshops and school programs.
- Reduced risk of fire spread in wildland areas by executing controlled burn procedures.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting regular fire safety inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Coordinated with local schools to conduct fire drills, ensuring students and staff were prepared for real-life emergencies.
- Led team in high-risk rescues, safely evacuating individuals from hazardous environments.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
Everything
The Pizza Ranch
05.1997 - 08.2005
- Supported a healthy environment by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces and restrooms.
- Improved building appearance with careful attention to detail in all cleaning tasks performed.
- Responded quickly to maintenance requests from staff or faculty members, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Collaborated with other janitorial staff to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
- Preserved flooring quality with regular waxing, buffing, and carpet shampooing procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining outdoor areas by clearing debris, leaves, and snow from walkways and entrances.
- Contributed to the safety of staff and visitors by promptly addressing spills and hazards, minimizing accidents.
- Adhered to established safety guidelines during all cleaning activities to minimize risks for self and others.
- Streamlined trash removal processes for increased efficiency in waste management operations.
- Elevated communication between janitorial team members by actively participating in meetings and sharing updates on task completion status.
- Enhanced cleanliness by diligently performing daily custodial tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High Schools
Cottonwood, MN06.1999
Skills
- Sweeping and mopping
- Restroom maintenance
- Carpet cleaning
- Basic repairs
- Stain removal
- Maintenance tasks
- Basic maintenance
- Graffiti removal
- Recycling procedures
- Safety procedures
- Snow removal
- Snow management
- Sanitization techniques
- MSDS
- Floor maintenance
- PPE
- Willingness to learn
- Upholstery care
- HAZMAT
- Routine maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Trash collection and removal
- Hand and power tool operation
- Heavy lifting
- Floor cleaning
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Groundskeeping
- Trash collection
- Restroom servicing
- Work orders
- OSHA compliance
- Checklists and recordkeeping
- Painting
Timeline
Assistant Custodian
Lakeview School District
08.2005 - 08.2025
Everything
The Pizza Ranch
05.1997 - 08.2005
Firefighter
Cottonwood Volunteer Fire Department
2006 - 2015
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High Schools
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