James S. Schlener
Pottstown, PA. 19464
*************@*****.***
Head Custodian
Pottstown School District – Pottstown, PA.
March 2021 – February 2024
Developed and implemented custodial assignments
Assisted in evaluating custodial employees
Oversaw activities and provided direction and assistance for custodial employees
Performed general maintenance and assisted in maintaining and improving building appearance
Open and Closed Schools
Covered Head Custodian Shifts threw out the district
Supervised the night shift cleaning crews and covered open shifts as needed
Ordered & stocked supplies for the building
Snow removal / winter clean up on School property
Assisted School Administrators with special & sports events and assigned staff to cover such events
Worked overtime as needed / Averaged 50 hours a week
Wax and Buffed floors as needed
Assisted in Summer Cleaning
Assistant Store Manager (Part-Time)
Autozone – Pottstown, PA.
May 2020 – Present
Assists Store Manager with supervising, training and developing store personnel
Assumes responsibility for the store operations in the Store Manager’s absence
Delegates and ensures store merchandising tasks are completed in a timely manner
Ensures all company policies and loss prevention procedures are followed
Maintains a safe working environment while ensuring store personnel are implementing those practices including Personal Protective Equipment
Addresses customers concerns and resolves them with a goal of turning a complaint into a compliment
Operates cash registers and follows established cash handling duties, including but not limited to deposits, withdrawals and petty cash
Maintains sales productivity, store appearance and merchandising standards
Processes returns and effectively manages inventory
Assists with monitoring and managing all activities related to Risk & Safety Management to maintain a safe work environment
Conducts and reviews all store opening and closing procedures
Maintenance / Custodial
McDonald’s – Pottstown, PA.
November 2019 to May 2020
Dismantle and clean equipment daily
Maintain outside grounds / Weather related duties
Clean HVAC / Exhaust units
Unload delivery trucks / Stock materials
Machine Operator II
Dana Incorporated – Pottstown, PA.
August 2019 to October 2019
Manually operated milling and press machines. Made adjustments when required
Worked overtime including Holidays and Weekends including all 3 shifts
Punctual and ready to work everyday in a safe and efficient manner
Powder Coating / Machine Operator
Superior Metal Products – Pottstown, PA.
April 2019 to August 2019
Manually powder coated metal products for various light duty industrial uses
Operated metal brakes, shears and other metal working machines
Packed and shipped final product for delivery
Worked overtime to ensure product delivery on time
Processing Technician – Central Booking
County of Northampton, PA. – Easton, PA.
September 2017 to April 2019
Receive arrestee demographic information from arresting officer and arrestee and records the information into a database using LIFESCAN software and other software as directed
Utilize specialized equipment to photograph and fingerprint / handprint arrestee
Operated a Poly-Com computer video system for remote interviews with County officials
Provided accurate and updated information for bail decisions, hearing dates, etc. by fax, e-mail, telephone and mail
Prepared correspondences, reports, forms and similar material using computer software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and other programs
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with associates, callers, visitors, clients and representatives of other offices and the public
Groundskeeper – Parks Department
County of Northampton, PA. – Nazareth, PA.
January 2016 to September 2017
Performs skilled grounds maintenance work and operated and maintained light and heavy equipment
Operates hand and power equipment.
Using riding or manual mowers cuts open areas and trims around trees, fences and structures. Trims and prunes trees and shrubs
Removes snow, ice and other hazards from all County facilities
Uses Trucks with snow plow attachments, smaller snow plows for walkways, snow blowers and shovels
Spreads a variety of melting agents and/or materials to improve traction
Custodian /Cleaner – Courthouse
County of Northampton, PA. – Easton, PA.
February 2015 – January 2016
General Custodial duties including but not limited to mopping, stripping / waxing floors. Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition
Gathers and empties trash
Scrubs, sanitizes and supplies restroom facilities
Preforms light maintenance and maintains accurate records for incoming and outgoing material. Reports directly to technical supervisor daily
Responds correctly and politely to associates, other county personnel and the public
HouseKeeping II – Gracedale Nursing Home
County of Northampton, PA. – Nazareth, PA.
April 2014 to February 2015
Performed a variety of routine housekeeping duties. Specifically heavy cleaning duties and lifting heavy objects into place
Clean, mop, strip, wax and vacuum floors as needed
Cleans restroom facilities. Gathers and empties trash.
Set-up and break down special events and functions
Fire Fighter
City of Bethlehem – Bethlehem, PA.
August 1996 to September 2012
Provided public safety within the City of Bethlehem Fire Department’s response area
Duties included but not limited to protect the community from disastrous situations including structure fires, vehicle rescue, water rescue and natural disasters
Certified Fire Fighter I & II
Certified First Responder
AED, CPR and Basic First Aid Certification
Worked multiple shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
Maintained grounds inside and outside Fire Station
Customer Service Clerk – Wines & Spirits Shoppes (Part-time)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Bethlehem, PA.
October 1998 to November 2008
Provided outstanding customer service
Cash handling and reconciliation
Receive and verify deliveries. Stock Shelves
Maintained safe and clean work environment
Electrical Sales Representative
Fromm Electric Supply – Phillipsburg, NJ.
June 1994 to July 1996
Provided knowledgeable detailed information about electrical products to contractors and residential customer
Preformed inventory control
Provided outstanding customer service in person and over the phone
Electrical Assembler
Eaton Corporation – Bethlehem, PA.
October 1989 to June 1994
Assembled commercial switchgear
Assembled breakers, panel boards and buss bars
Maintained electrical maintenance on facility
Electrician
Mike’s Electrical Service – Bethlehem, PA.
September 1987 to October 1989
Residential, Commercial and Industrial wiring and electrical installation
Procure and replenish stock for warehouse
Education
Certification
Harrisburg Area Community College – Harrisburg, PA.
1996
Diploma
Liberty High School – Bethlehem, PA.
1988