Walker Whitmus
Fairview,MT
Summary
Accomplished in facility maintenance and team collaboration, my tenure at Montana State University Northern showcases a strong blend of janitorial expertise and customer service focus. Skilled in equipment operation and inventory management, I excel in creating safe, clean environments while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively, enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Janitorial Engineer
Montana State University Northern
Havre, MT
08.2024 - Current
- Emptied wastebaskets, disposed of trash in designated areas, and recycled items as needed.
- Kept records of completed tasks such as bathrooms cleaned or floors waxed.
- Observed proper safety precautions when handling hazardous chemicals or materials.
- Followed health codes while performing cleaning tasks to ensure the safety of building occupants.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted furniture.
- Operated janitorial equipment such as buffers, polishers, vacuums, extractors, steamers.
- Inspected rooms after they have been cleaned to ensure high standards are met.
- Cleaned windows, walls, and other surfaces using cleaning products and equipment.
- Ensured that all hazardous materials were properly labeled and stored away from public areas.
- Maintained a clean and organized storage closet for all cleaning supplies and materials.
- Provided assistance with moving furniture when requested by tenants or staff members.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Cleaned entrance area glass doors and other surfaces to remove fingerprints and dirt.
- Replenished restroom supplies to maintain soap, paper towels, and other product levels.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Organized and cleaned conference rooms with trash removal, floor cleaning and proper chair arrangement.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
Weed Sprayer
Richland County Weed District
Sidney, MT
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Adjusted nozzles, pressure levels, and other settings as necessary during applications.
- Inspected areas after treatment for signs of pest or weed infestation.
- Maintained and operated spraying equipment to apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to fields.
- Repaired minor malfunctions on spraying equipment in a timely manner.
- Directly supervised two workers responsible for loading and unloading supplies.
- Cleaned and inspected sprayer components between applications.
- Worked closely with team members to identify pests or weeds requiring treatment.
- Attended seminars related to pesticide usage and application techniques.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding environmental protection practices.
- Mixed chemicals according to manufacturer specifications while adhering to safety protocols.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed throughout the process.
- Practiced good safety habits and maintained clean and safe work environment.
- Observed safety protocols when lifting heavy objects and operating equipment to avoid time-lost incidents or unnecessary delays.
- Cleaned and serviced machinery to verify operating efficiency using appropriate fluids and tools.
- Mixed chemicals and fertilizers according to manufacturer instructions and safety standard to protect people, pests and vegetation from harm.
- Started motors and used sprayer agitators, pumps and portable spray equipment.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, performing routine maintenance and minor repair work and escalating major issues to supervisor.
- Applied pesticides and other chemicals to prevent growth of weeds and eliminate bugs and other pests.
Warehouse Worker
Blue Rock Distributing
Sidney, MT
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.
- Processed returns quickly and accurately according to company policy.
- Loaded trucks with outgoing orders according to shipping manifests provided by customers.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Monitored expiration dates of perishable items to ensure freshness.
- Packed boxes for shipment using appropriate packing materials.
- Received and processed incoming shipments of merchandise.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
- Recorded quantity, type and value of materials or items received.
- Operated motorized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers as required.
- Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
- Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Montana State University Northern
Havre, MT05-2025
High School Diploma -
Fairview Pubic School
Fairview, MT05-2023
Skills
- Facility opening and closing
- Customer service-focused
- Team collaboration
- Responsible and dependable
- Janitorial procedures
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Waste disposal
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Work independently
- Excellent communication skills
- Work prioritization
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Health and safety compliance
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- Multitasking and organization
Affiliations
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Working on vehicles
Timeline
Janitorial Engineer
Montana State University Northern
08.2024 - Current
Weed Sprayer
Richland County Weed District
05.2024 - 08.2024
Warehouse Worker
Blue Rock Distributing
11.2019 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Montana State University Northern
High School Diploma -
Fairview Pubic School
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