Michael Avent
Washington, DC 20020
Objective:
I am a professional team player seeking employment where my professional experiences within the
janitorial, general labor and building services fields are honed and exemplified.
Professional Experiences:
WMATA
Custodian/Station Maintenance
May 2008-January 2014
• Cleaned Metro rail stations and removed debris left in vehicles by passengers; inspected for
personal property left in vehicles, releasing same to proper authority; reported conspicuously
visible damages or unusual conditions for corrective action; swept and mopped station floors as
needed; changed trash can liners; cleaned benches and outside surfaces of trash cans; performed
major portion of duties while exposed to various weather conditions; assisted in maintaining
cleanliness of work area which may include heavy physical labor
SafeGuard, Inc.
Custodian
October 2006-May 2008
• Swept, vacuumed, and/or mopped flooring. Scrubbed tile and concrete floors. Emptied trash cans
and deposited trash in appropriate receptacles. Replaced trash liners neatly and cleaned trash bins
and lids- inside and out. Cleaning ground level interior and exterior glass windows and doors.
Dusted accessible surfaces and furniture. Disinfected phones. Cleaned baseboards, vents and door
jams. Clean restroom: sinks, counters, toilets, urinals, dispensers, etc. Re-stocked paper products
and soap. Maintained cleanliness of equipment and ensured it function properly. Kept carts,
caddies and storage/janitorial closets orderly. Reported supply needs and equipment that needed
replacing or repairing. Spot cleaned walls. Cleaned and sanitized break rooms, common areas,
and kitchen areas to include: sinks, counters, microwave, refrigerator, tables, chairs, etc. Attend
GCE in service training as required. Policed grounds for trash and debris. Complied with the
training of chemical use: mixing, storage, and appropriate disposal. Proper use of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety guidelines.
References:
Ambria Gordon
Felicia Stewart
Education
Anacostia High School: Diploma June 2002