Wataru Arano
Junction City,KS
Summary
Adept at facility maintenance and team collaboration, I significantly enhanced building safety and cleanliness. Skilled in emergency response and customer service, I proactively addressed hazards and supported a positive work environment, contributing to a 30% improvement in efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Custodian
ABM Janitorial Services
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs or repairing broken furniture.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Polished windows, glass partitions, or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
- Emptied trash cans in all classrooms, offices, restrooms, and hallways each morning.
- Set up and removed furniture, equipment, and supplies required for meetings and special events.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Monitored building security and safety by locking doors or avoiding hazards.
Environmental Service Technician
Main Building Maintenance
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Handled spills in work and common areas, and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Followed specific cleaning schedules based on patient needs.
- Regularly respond to calls from hospital staff for room discharges and other needs, while following strict guidelines and PPE.
- Inspected and monitored assigned areas to proactively address health and safety hazards.
- Helped prevent spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture and equipment.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-2025
Skills
- Multilingual
- Team collaboration
- Facility Access Control
- Emergency response
- Safe chemical disposal
- Groundskeeping
- Corrective maintenance
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month after 4 months of employment working part-time as a custodian while balancing with school
- Directed co-workers during the summer clean leading to accurate but efficient results.
- Helped resolved a major utility failure at the hospital which avoided further damage by flood.
- Achieved recognition through effectively helping with staffing shortage needs for hospital wards that demanded significant maintenance.
Languages
Japanese
Limited
Filipino
Limited
Affiliations
- Studied Abroad in Japan and have a passion for learning languages.
Timeline
School Custodian
ABM Janitorial Services
07.2023 - 02.2024
Environmental Service Technician
Main Building Maintenance
06.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Kansas State University
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