Hi, I’m
Derek Meyers
Halifax,NS
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 SchoolHalifax, NS
Cooking Diploma from Cooking
06-1989
University Overview
- Completed Coursework
Queen Elizabeth High SchoolHalifax, 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