Trimel Collins
Chicago,IL
Summary
Reliable Custodian dedicated to maintaining cleanliness and upkeep for facilities and rooms. Skillful in quickly preparing rooms for guests, overseeing laundry and monitoring grounds for general repairs. Positive and energetic professional comfortable working with minimal supervision. 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Fenger Academy
03.2021 - Current
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Reduced waste through efficient use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Streamlined facility maintenance by promptly addressing minor repairs.
- Ensured a healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
- Supported event setup and tear-down, contributing to successful school functions.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Managed pest control efforts within the facility by identifying problem areas and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in facilities maintenance.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
- Performed timely snow removal and ice management during winter months for safe campus access.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
Janitor
Apache
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Enhanced building safety through regular inspection and repair of lights, doors, windows, and locks.
- Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
- Supported waste management efforts by collecting trash, recycling materials, and disposing of them properly.
- Assisted in event setup and teardown, ensuring spaces were clean and ready for use before and after events.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues promptly to prevent further damage or escalation.
- Safeguarded building security by locking doors and setting alarms at the end of each shift.
- Contributed to a welcoming environment by maintaining clean and organized common areas such as lobbies and conference rooms.
- Responded quickly to urgent maintenance requests from building occupants or management staff members.
- Upheld company policies regarding health codes, safety regulations, hazardous materials disposal protocols while completing assigned tasks diligently.
- Facilitated smooth communication between janitorial staff and other departments, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Provided backup support for other janitorial team members during absences or busy periods, ensuring seamless service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Challenge Academy
Rantoul, IL06.2003
Skills
- Facility Maintenance
- Facility Access Control
- Supply Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Client Communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Problem-Solving
- Floor Cleaning and Buffing
Timeline
Custodian
Fenger Academy
03.2021 - Current
Janitor
Apache
09.2017 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Challenge Academy
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