Warren Garrett
Vernon Rockville,CT
Summary
Proven Head Custodian at Manchester Public Schools, adept in facilities maintenance and team collaboration, enhanced cleanliness through innovative cleaning techniques and effective supervision. Skilled in emergency response and customer service, ensuring safe, pristine environments. Expert in equipment repair and pest control, prioritizing health and safety. Cleaning services professional successful at managing team of 18 custodians on variety of commercial maintenance projects. Brings extensive network of outside contacts for specialty repairs. Organized HEAD CUSTODIAN with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Custodian
Manchester Public Schools
10.1994 - Current
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- 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.
- Responded to all calls throughout day.
- Acted as liaison between administrators and custodial staff.
Head Custodian
Manchester Public Schools
10.1994 - Current
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Organized daily cleaning schedules for custodial team.
- Assembled basic furniture and supplies for offices and other multi-use rooms.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Used organic-based chemicals to disinfect floors, counters and furniture.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces
- Organized daily cleaning schedules for custodial team
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs
Skills
- Work Planning
- Cleaning techniques
- Facilities Maintenance
- Supply Management
- Facilities Management
- Health and safety
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Equipment Inspection
- Client Communication
- Equipment Repair
- Facility Access Control
- Inventory Management
- Building inspection
- Facility Maintenance
- Event Support
- Work Order Interpretation
- Work Orders
- Employee Training
- Work Prioritization
- Hazardous Chemicals Handling
- Timely Paperwork Completion
- MSDS knowledge
- Time Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Damage Reporting
- Responsible and Dependable
- Customer service-focused
- Emergency Response
- Crew Supervision
- Facility Opening and Closing
- Maintenance knowledge
- Customer Service
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Building Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Job Status Updates
Timeline
Head Custodian
Manchester Public Schools
10.1994 - Current
Head Custodian
Manchester Public Schools
10.1994 - Current
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