Yolanda Castro
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated school custodian with expertise in industrial cleaning and hazardous material handling. Proven ability to maintain a clean and safe environment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
School Custodian
Performance Clean
Chicago, Illinois
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Cleaned classrooms, hallways, and restrooms daily to maintain school hygiene.
- Managed waste removal and recycling efforts throughout the school facilities.
- Assisted in setting up and taking down furniture for school events and activities.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students.
- Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors, stairs and carpets on a daily basis.
School Custodian
Vargas Group
Chicago, Illinois
05.2018 - 06.2024
- Ensured that proper safety procedures were followed when using hazardous chemicals or operating machinery or equipment.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Maintained janitorial supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
School Custodian
Aramark
Chicago, Illinois
04.2014 - 04.2014
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Operated power washers to clean sidewalks and parking lots surrounding the school.
- Followed established health regulations regarding pest control measures in order to keep pests out of the facility.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
School Custodian
We Clean LLC
Chicago, Illinois
06.2006 - 03.2014
- Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
- Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.
- Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
School Custodian
A&R Janitorial
Chicago, Illinois
02.2002 - 05.2006
- Discarded cardboard boxes and trash in compactors and balers.
- Cleaned windows both inside and outside of the building using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
Meat Packer
Otto and Sons
Chicago, Illinois
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Pack meat products according to company standards and safety regulations.
- Operate packaging machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety.
Education
Associate of Arts -
CETis 88
Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico06-1990
Skills
- Industrial cleaning
- Hazardous material handling
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Waste disposal
- Facility maintenance
- Event setup
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
School Custodian
Performance Clean
07.2024 - 09.2025
School Custodian
Vargas Group
05.2018 - 06.2024
School Custodian
Aramark
04.2014 - 04.2014
School Custodian
We Clean LLC
06.2006 - 03.2014
School Custodian
A&R Janitorial
02.2002 - 05.2006
Meat Packer
Otto and Sons
01.1998 - 01.2002
Associate of Arts -
CETis 88
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