Vito Salandino
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Experienced custodian skilled in attention to detail and excellent communication. Proven track record in maintaining cleanliness and implementing waste management strategies, contributing to safer and more efficient facility operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Lockheed Martin
Palmdale, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in various facilities to ensure safe working environments.
- Operated cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers and vacuum systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented waste management strategies that minimized environmental impact and promoted recycling initiatives.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Reduced waste through efficient use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Maintained cleanliness in high-traffic areas, contributing to positive public image of facility.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
Greenskeeper
BrightView Landscape
Palmdale, CA
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Operated commercial-grade mowers to maintain landscaping and turf health across various properties.
- Optimized turf density by overseeding thin or damaged areas as needed.
- Enhanced lawn appearance by precisely mowing, trimming, and edging grass areas.
- Ensured safety by clearing debris from work areas before beginning mowing operations.
- Improved turf health by performing regular aeration and fertilization treatments.
- Removed grass clippings and leaves from property using blower.
- Removed rocks and other items from lawn for mower safety and clean appearance.
- Edged sidewalks, driveways, and landscape features using line trimmer.
- Emptied and cleaned grass catcher and mulching bags to discard grass cuttings.
- Assisted with golf cart management, contributing to smooth daily operations on the course.
- Maintained optimal course conditions for golfers through regular mowing, edging, and trimming of greens, tees, and fairways.
- Supported successful golf tournaments by preparing the course for optimal playing conditions during events.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure proper function, reducing downtime due to malfunctions or necessary repairs.
- Increased golfer satisfaction by responding promptly to feedback regarding course conditions or specific concerns.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Improved overall course aesthetics with careful pruning, shaping, and removal of trees and shrubs as needed.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Greenskeeper
Arcis Golf Management
Valencia, CA
06.2015 - 09.2020
- Maintained Golf Course /Facility grounds performing such duties as maintaining signs removing weeds,removing debris from culverts and drainage ditches and cleaning fence lines.
- Improved course aesthetics by trimming trees, pruning shrubs, and managing landscape plantings as needed.
- Facilitated timely repairs on damaged playing surfaces due to adverse weather events or vandalism incidents quickly restoring the area back into playable condition.
- Ensured consistent playing surfaces with regular aeration, topdressing, and verticutting procedures.
- Preserved natural habitats within course, promoting local wildlife and biodiversity.
- Maintained pristine conditions of golf courses, ensuring optimal playability and enhancing player satisfaction.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Utilized advanced equipment for aeration and overseeding processes, enhancing turf quality.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Upheld industry standards by performing routine audits to ensure that all mechanical systems were functioning optimally.
- Operated and maintained various types of mowers to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored weather conditions to adapt mowing plans and ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Safely operated various types of mowers, trimmers, and blowers to ensure optimal lawn care results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Antelope Valley High
Lancaster, CA06-2013
Skills
- Work independently
- Attention to detail
- Experience maintaining and operating mechanical equipment
- Sanitation techniques
- Maintenance
- Work order interpretation
- Facility Access control
- Yard maintenance
- Excellent communication skills
- Supply delivery
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Custodian
Lockheed Martin
08.2022 - Current
Greenskeeper
BrightView Landscape
02.2021 - 09.2022
Greenskeeper
Arcis Golf Management
06.2015 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Antelope Valley High