Michael Ellis Jr
Philadelphia
Summary
Diligent custodian with strong history in maintaining cleanliness and order in various facilities. Successfully ensured safe and sanitary environments, contributing to overall operational efficiency. Demonstrated effective use of cleaning techniques and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
Professional custodian with solid expertise in maintaining clean, safe, and orderly environments. Skilled in using cleaning equipment and handling various cleaning chemicals. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability to changing priorities. Consistently reliable and dedicated to achieving high standards in every task.
Experienced with maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in multiple settings. Utilizes effective cleaning techniques to ensure safe and orderly environments. Knowledge of using various cleaning tools and chemicals safely and efficiently.
Knowledgeable about maintaining organized inventories and handling custodial requirements of commercial building bathrooms, workspaces and customer areas. Experienced team player with strong service record, good organizational skills and productive approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Focused on always producing high-quality and professional results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
11.2023 - Current
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure cleanliness, order, and safety in assigned areas
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and floors
- Empty trash receptacles and replace liners as needed
- Dust and wipe down surfaces, furniture, and fixtures
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors, paying attention to corners and hard-to-reach areas
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors
- Maintain and replenish cleaning supplies and equipment
- Follow established procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials
- Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate personnel
- Assist with setting up and breaking down event spaces as needed
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and effective cleaning practices
- Provide excellent customer service to employees, visitors, and clients
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor at all times
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Custodian
SEDEXO (WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY)
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure cleanliness, order, and safety in assigned areas
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and floors
- Empty trash receptacles and replace liners as needed
- Dust and wipe down surfaces, furniture, and fixtures
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors, paying attention to corners and hard-to-reach areas
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors
- Maintain and replenish cleaning supplies and equipment
- Follow established procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials
- Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate personnel
- Assist with setting up and breaking down event spaces as needed
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and effective cleaning practices
- Provide excellent customer service to employees, visitors, and clients
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor at all times
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Custodian
SOS GROUP INC
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Responsible of general cleaning/commercial cleaning in each classroom after school
- General cleaning included but not limited to, wiping down all hard surfaces with sanitizer, dust mop and wet mop the floors in each classroom, use C3 machine to clean and sanitize all bathrooms thoroughly
- Vacuum rugs
- Commercial cleaning involved shampooing the rugs in each classroom
- Stripping with a red 1800m red/black pad, sealing and waxing all floors in the entire building during winter break, spring break, summer break
- Running a T300 machine over floors to top scrub light scuffs during months the children are in the school
- Spray-buff polish the floors with a 3500m white pad to give a quick shine when school is in session
CLEANER
PINOCCHIO'S RESTAURANT
02.2018 - 04.2019
- In charge of sanitation control throughout the entire restaurant
- Areas in charge of include both dining rooms, Front of the house, Back of the house, Walk-in coolers and Party room located on the second floor
- I also help the dishwasher by washing dishes in dishwashing room number 2 when things get busy
- Clean grout
- Clean Air ducts above Pizza Ovens
Building Management
The First Presbyterian Church
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsible for the set up and breakdown of events in a timely fashion
- Keeping the outer perimeter clean and presentable for members and guests of the church
- Change light bulbs, fix broken chairs or tables
- Notify Pastor of any serious issues
- On-call for special events that occur, such as Lent
Contractor
Culinary Enterprise Center
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsible of sanitation control, client booking logs, penalty logs and setting up each station for the incoming clients to use
- Enforcing the rules and marking any penalties towards clients who leave the rented work stations messy, leave with company knives and/or other small wares, leave 30 minutes or more past the time that the client booked
Education
Associates -
Delaware College of art and design
05.2015
Diploma -
High School for architecture and design
06.2013
Skills
- Clear communication
- Quick Learner
- Time management
- Commercial cleaning machines operation
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to fast paced environments
- Organization
- Inventory management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Work independently
- Responsible and dependable
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
Timeline
Custodian
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
11.2023 - Current
Custodian
SEDEXO (WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY)
12.2022 - 10.2023
Custodian
SOS GROUP INC
04.2019 - 12.2022
CLEANER
PINOCCHIO'S RESTAURANT
02.2018 - 04.2019
Building Management
The First Presbyterian Church
09.2016 - 01.2018
Contractor
Culinary Enterprise Center
03.2015 - 07.2016
Diploma -
High School for architecture and design
Associates -
Delaware College of art and design
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