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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Derek Meyers

Halifax,NS
Derek Meyers

Summary

Dedicated facility maintenance professional with a proven track record at Dalhousie University, enhancing cleanliness and safety while reducing waste by implementing efficient storage and rotation practices. Skilled in cleaning techniques and troubleshooting, my collaborative approach and problem-solving abilities have significantly improved team productivity and facility standards.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Utility Worker
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces for seamless food preparation.
  • Ensured high food safety standards by diligently following sanitation and cleanliness guidelines at all times.
  • Enhanced team productivity by collaborating closely with co-workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Reduced food waste with proper storage and rotation of ingredients to ensure freshness and cost effectivnes
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between meal services by efficiently setting up stations according to established guidelines.

Sacred Heart Convent School

Custodian
05.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
  • Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.

Paramount Proerties

Custodian
06.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
  • Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.

Dalhousie University

Custodian
05.2012 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
  • Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.

Education

Halifax Regional Vocational School
Halifax, NS

Cooking Diploma from Cooking
06-1989

University Overview

  • Completed Coursework

Queen Elizabeth High School
Halifax, NS

from Basic Buisiness
06-1988

University Overview

  • Completed Coursework

Skills

  • Cleaning procedures
  • Waste disposal
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Flooring upkeep
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Lighting fixture maintenance
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Facility Upkeep
  • Work order completion
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Groundskeeping

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Utility Worker

Nova Scotia Health Authority
04.2024 - Current

Custodian

Sacred Heart Convent School
05.2023 - 09.2023

Custodian

Paramount Proerties
06.2022 - 09.2022

Custodian

Dalhousie University
05.2012 - 10.2021

Halifax Regional Vocational School

Cooking Diploma from Cooking

Queen Elizabeth High School

from Basic Buisiness
Derek Meyers