Custodial Maintenance

Skills I learned doing custodial maintenance at various locations

General Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Cleaner 2 (D.O.T. 919.687-014): Performing routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming.

  • Cleaner, Housekeeper (D.O.T. 323.687-014): Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in living and working spaces.

Specialized Cleaning
  • Cleaner, Hospital (D.O.T. 323.687-010): Cleaning procedures specific to hospital environments to prevent infections and ensure sterile conditions.

  • Cleaner, Commercial or Institutional (D.O.T. 381.687-010): Maintaining large commercial and institutional facilities, ensuring cleanliness and order.

  • Cleaner, Industrial (D.O.T. 381.687-018): Handling cleaning tasks in industrial settings, adhering to safety and environmental standards.

  • Cleaner, Wall (D.O.T. 381.687-076): Cleaning and maintaining wall surfaces, including washing, dusting, and spot cleaning.

Floor and Carpet Care
  • Waxer, Floor (D.O.T. 381.687-634): Proficient in floor care techniques, including stripping, waxing, and buffing floors.

  • Rug Cleaner, Hand (D.O.T. 369.384-014): Cleaning and maintaining rugs and carpets, including stain removal and shampooing.

Safety and Compliance
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Cleanup: Handling and cleaning bio-hazardous materials safely, understanding precautions and procedures for dealing with bloodborne pathogens, with annual retraining.

  • Safety Protocols: Adhering to safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance
  • Use of Cleaning Equipment: Operating and maintaining various cleaning and maintenance equipment, such as buffers, scrubbers, and vacuum cleaners.

  • Routine Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of cleaning equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Waste Management
  • Handling Waste: Properly handling and disposing of waste, including recycling and hazardous materials.

  • Implementing Waste Reduction: Practices to minimize waste and promote environmental sustainability.

Inventory Management
  • Tracking Supplies: Managing cleaning supplies and maintenance materials, ensuring adequate stock levels.

  • Ordering Supplies: Ordering and restocking supplies as needed to maintain operations.

Customer Service
  • Responding to Requests: Addressing maintenance requests and complaints promptly and professionally.

  • Interacting with Occupants: Interacting with building occupants to address their concerns and ensure satisfaction.

Organizational Skills
  • Maintaining Cleanliness: Keeping the work environment clean and organized.

  • Record Keeping: Keeping accurate records of maintenance activities and supplies.

Team Leadership
  • Leading Team: Leading a team of custodial staff, providing training and guidance.

  • Delegating Tasks: Delegating tasks effectively to ensure productivity and efficiency.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
  • Resolving Issues: Identifying and resolving maintenance issues quickly and effectively.

  • Improving Processes: Implementing improvements to enhance maintenance processes and outcomes.

Communication Skills
  • Communicating Effectively: Communicating clearly with supervisors, team members, and building occupants.

  • Reporting: Writing clear and concise maintenance reports.

Emergency Response
  • Handling Emergencies: Responding to emergencies such as spills, leaks, and equipment failures.

  • Implementing Procedures: Following emergency procedures and protocols to mitigate risks.

Environmental Awareness
  • Green Cleaning Practices: Implementing environmentally friendly cleaning practices and using green cleaning products.

  • Promoting Sustainability: Promoting sustainability in maintenance operations.

Comprehensive Skill List

  • General Cleaning and Maintenance

  • Specialized Cleaning (Hospital, Commercial, Institutional, Industrial)

  • Floor and Carpet Care

  • Safety and Compliance

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

  • Waste Management

  • Inventory Management

  • Customer Service

  • Organizational Skills

  • Team Leadership and Supervision

  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

  • Communication Skills

  • Emergency Response

  • Environmental Awareness