Silvester E. Hawkins
Lorton, VA 22079
Mobil Phone: 571-***-****
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OBJECTIVE:
A challenging position, utilizing abilities developed through my experience and education, with the opportunity for growth based on performance.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Trash Away, Inc. 2018 to Present
8390 Terminal Road, Suite D
Lorton, Virginia 22079
Sanitation Worker
Responsibilities
Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the work area
Make sure that all solid and liquid waste, i.e., trash and debris are collected from businesses and residential areas on a daily basis
Perform some manual labor for items such as brush piles or furniture that trucks can't lift
Make sure that all trash and debris is picked up around the plant
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Virginia Hospital Center
2013 to 2018
1701 N. George Mason Drive
Arlington, VA 22205-3698
Floor Technician
Responsibilities
Supervised 3-fulltime staff: confirmed employees are in compliance with hospital policies, provide leadership, manage unit and assign work shifts and assignments
Operated various automated cleaning equipment like: vacuums, buffers, shampooers, scrubbers, burnishes and other related cleaning equipment
Experienced cleaning, shining and protecting commercial floors like: marble, slate, stone, hardwood and tile flooring
Experienced use of germicidal solutions to clean specialty areas, like: Emergency, Operating, Recovery, IR and MRI, special procedure rooms, MRI's, Sterile Supply, etc.
Handled various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc., complies with all regulations such as OSHA and EPA
Wore protective equipment according to hospital guidelines
Performed routine and restorative care to hard and carpeted floors as necessary
Responded with urgency to all STATs, emergencies, special needs, spills, etc.
Children’s National Medical Center
2007 to 2013
111 Michigan Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20010
Environmental Services - Supervisor/Team Lead - Floor Technician
Responsibilities
Supervised 5-fulltime staff: confirmed employees are in compliance with hospital policies, provided leadership, managed unit and assigned work shifts and assignments
Operated various automated cleaning equipment like: vacuums, buffers, shampooers, scrubbers, burnishes and other related cleaning equipment
Experienced cleaning, shining and protecting commercial floors like: marble, slate, stone, hardwood and tile flooring
Experienced use of germicidal solutions to clean specialty areas, like: Emergency, Operating, Recovery, IR and MRI, special procedure rooms, MRI's, Sterile Supply, etc.
Handled various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc., complies with all regulations such as OSHA and EPA
Wore protective equipment according to hospital guidelines
Performed routine and restorative care to hard and carpeted floors as necessary
Responded with urgency to all STATs, emergencies, special needs, spills, etc.,
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American Red Cross Headquarter Building
1999 to 2007
Professional Maintenance Service
2025 E Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20006
Janitorial / Custodial Services - Floor Technician
Responsibilities
Supervised 5-fulltime staff: confirmed employees are in compliance with hospital policies, provided leadership, managed unit and assign work shifts and assignments
Operated various automated cleaning equipment like: vacuums, buffers, shampooers, scrubbers, burnishes and other related cleaning equipment
Experienced cleaning, shining and protecting commercial floors like: marble, slate, stone, hardwood and tile flooring
Experienced use of germicidal solutions to clean specialty areas, like: Emergency, Operating, Recovery, IR and MRI, special procedure rooms, MRI's, Sterile Supply, etc.
Handled various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc., complied with all regulations such as OSHA and EPA
Wore protective equipment according to hospital guidelines
Performed routine and restorative care to hard and carpeted floors as necessary
Responded with urgency to all STATs, emergencies, special needs, spills, etc.,
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District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
1979 to 1999
Primary/Secondary Education
1200 1st Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20002
Janitorial / Custodial Services - Floor Technician
Responsibilities
Prepared school facilities for daily operations (opening gates, building doors, disarming security systems, etc.,)
Stripped, cleaned, buffed and applied floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors
Cleaned floors in facilities, classrooms, offices, gyms, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, etc.,
Cleaned and maintained all equipment and workspaces
Assisted in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow and lawn)
Experienced with various automated cleaning equipment like: vacuums, buffers, shampooers, scrubbers, burnishes and other related cleaning equipment
Experienced cleaning, shining and protecting commercial floors like: marble, slate, stone, hardwood and tile flooring
Experienced with handling various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc., complies with all regulations such as OSHA and EPA
Responded to emergencies, special needs, spills, etc.
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EDUCATION
Dunbar High School Diploma, 1978
New Jersey Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20001