JOE L. GARRETT **** Old Concord Rd Apt *** Smyrna Ga 30082
Email address: **********@******.***
Phone number: 770-***-**** Cell
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking the opportunity to bring my leadership, organizational skills, dedication, and experience in a business setting that will bring added value to your company.
MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS
• More than 10 years’ experience as a janitor/floor technician.
• Highly skilled in cleaning and sanitizing work area in timely fashion.
• In-depth knowledge of operating different kinds of cleaning machines.
• Particularly effective in ensuring proper usage of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow all safety and personnel rules and regulations.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple cleaning tasks simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work with other crew members and be able to take directions from supervision.
• Able to perform all physical aspects of the janitorial job.
WORK HISTORY
Custodian May 2014 – Present
Georgia Institute of Technology, North Ave, Atlanta GA 30332
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Empty, clean all waste containers and remove waste paper and garbage.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
Custodian/Floor Technician Oct 2007 – May 2014
Central State University, 1400 Brush Row Rd, Wilberforce OH 45384
• Used and maintained assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers,
extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture.
• Cleaned offices, corridors, stairways, entry ways, cafeteria and other areas.
• Sweep, dry mop, wet mop, scrub, strip, wax and polish floors using brooms, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers and buffers.
• Moved furniture, boxes, cabinets, crates and equipment to clean areas.
• Cleaned, disinfect and deodorize lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls.
• Noted condition of restrooms and report any water leaks, clogged drains and other conditions requiring maintenance.
• Keep stock of cleaning material and equipment needed to do the work and places and order when additional supplies are needed.
• Emptied, cleaned all waste containers and remove waste paper and garbage.
• Vacuum all rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
• Washed, clean and disinfect all water coolers.
• Cleaned entry door glass inside and outside.
• Wiped clean all office furniture and fixtures.
• Performed other duties as assigned.
Driver/Groundsman Jul 2006 – Mar 2007
Parsec Inc, 6000 Westside Rd, Austell GA 30106
• Ensured compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Operated various vehicles to load/unload freight to and from the train.
• Was responsible for unlocking the trains.
Custodian/Maintenance Worker Jul 2004 – Jun 2006
Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority, 400 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH 45404
• Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Gathered and emptied trash.
• Serviced, cleaned, and supplied restrooms.
• Cleaned and polished furniture and fixtures.
• Made adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Mixed water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Drove vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Followed procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitored building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Moved heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
• Notified managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Removed snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Requisitioned supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Sprayed insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
Custodian Oct 1999 – Jun 2004
Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton OH 45385
• Cleaned and sanitized restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure.
• Assisted with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Striped, cleaned, buffed and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum
and shampoo carpets.
• Washed walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Locked and unlocked assigned buildings: secured building when facilities were not in use
checked for unlocked doors and windows, reported any unauthorized occupants.
• Followed instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
• Performed cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks
and stairs in areas within sixteen feet of buildings using hand-operated tools or small
power equipment.
• Moved furniture, equipment, supplies and tools.
EDUCATION
Xenia High School
High School Diploma - 1997
REFERENCES: Available upon request