Gary Barber
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Experienced custodian with a strong background in maintaining clean, safe, and organized environments. Proficient in operating cleaning equipment and handling various cleaning chemicals. Recognized for exceptional teamwork skills and adaptability to changing priorities. Demonstrates unwavering reliability and a steadfast commitment to upholding high standards in all tasks.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Custodian
City of St. Catharines
04.2024 - Current
- Clean and sanitize all areas of the building including restrooms, common rooms, as well as outside groundwork
- Managed and maintained chemical inventory, ensuring proper storage and disposal of chemicals and sharps in accordance with safety regulations
- Ensuring building security
- Reporting issues or concerns to direct supervisor
- Complete minor repairs to equipment and building as needed
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Contributed to positive first impressions with meticulous upkeep of entrance areas and walkways.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
Floor Specialist
Service Master Clean
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Performing proper techniques of floor care and preparation of areas by way of cleaning
- Buffing and Burnishing floors
- Stripping and waxing of floors
- Carpet cleaning such as: Extracting, using the bonnet and spot removal
- Followed proper sanitation methods to clean and disinfect building spaces including offices, washrooms, common areas, lunchrooms etc
- Obtained security clearance to work in high-security areas such as banks, daycare's, and government buildings
- Assisted in the training of new employees, sharing best practices for floor maintenance techniques and procedures.
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines, minimizing incidents related to improper handling of chemicals or equipment.
Self-Employment - Carpentry
01.2000 - 01.2015
- Installation of flooring, cabinets, windows and doors
- Coordinated and executed general facility repairs, including painting, carpentry, and minor plumbing
- Utilized a variety of hand and power tools to execute carpentry projects with precision
- Demolition and restoration for insurance claims
Education
2 Year Diploma - Business Administration and Marketing
Northern College of Applied Arts and Technologies
01.1997
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Work independently
- Responsible and Dependable
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Cleaning Expertise
- Problem-Solving
- Floor Cleaning and Buffing
- Custodial machine operation
- Customer service-focused
- Work Prioritization
Objective
My objective is to find a position where I can become a full time employee and contribute to a team of professionals. I'm a highly organized and driven professional Custodian with a proven ability to managed floor care projects from start to finish. I have a passion for learning, and I am eager to apply my acquired knowledge and experience to the challenges and opportunities of the workplace.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of floor finishing project
Certification
- Class G Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Safe Food Handler's Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- WHIMIS
- Opioid overdose and Poison Emergency Certification
- Introduction to Trauma Informed Care
Timeline
Custodian
City of St. Catharines
04.2024 - Current
Floor Specialist
Service Master Clean
01.2018 - 01.2024
Self-Employment - Carpentry
01.2000 - 01.2015
- Class G Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Safe Food Handler's Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- WHIMIS
- Opioid overdose and Poison Emergency Certification
- Introduction to Trauma Informed Care
2 Year Diploma - Business Administration and Marketing
Northern College of Applied Arts and Technologies
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