Melody Jackson
San Diego
Summary
Hardworking Custodian equipped with expert knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, and techniques. Focuses on completing tasks quickly and with high quality standards in mind. Maintains sanitation levels in and around company facilities as set forth by company standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1980
1980
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Custodian
City of San Diego
San Diego
07.2020 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in public facilities throughout the city.
- Operated cleaning equipment to ensure safe and effective sanitation.
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize daily cleaning tasks.
- Inspected facilities for safety hazards and reported issues promptly.
- Restocked supplies in restrooms and common areas as needed.
- Assisted in setting up event spaces for community activities.
- Trained new custodial staff on best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient cleaning schedules to maximize productivity across locations.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Maintaining an organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment; ordering additional items when needed.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
- Assisting with special projects related to custodial care as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Setting up chairs and tables for events taking place in the building's common areas; organizing supplies for upcoming events.
- Maintained accountability for building keys, master keys and access cards.
- Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Discarded cardboard boxes and trash in compactors and balers.
- Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
- Monitoring inventory levels of consumable items like toiletries and garbage bags throughout the facility and restocking shelves accordingly.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and serviced regularly according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Replacing light bulbs and repairing or replacing faulty electrical outlets; performing minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging toilets.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly stored after use.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
Unarmed Security Guard
R.B.W
San Diego
05.2016 - 09.2025
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of property and personnel.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security risks or hazards.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergency situations following established protocols.
- Assisted visitors by providing directions and answering questions about the facility.
- Documented incidents and prepared detailed reports for management review.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations or emergencies as needed.
- Enforced access control measures to restrict unauthorized entry into sensitive areas.
- Trained new security staff on policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols.
- Performed foot patrols around the property to ensure safety and security of personnel and visitors.
- Observed all entrances for any signs of criminal activities or trespassers.
- Investigated disturbances, theft, vandalism, accidents, medical emergencies, fires. on site as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of daily occurrences including shift logs and incident reports.
- Identified potential threats or hazards onsite and took appropriate action to address them in a timely manner.
- Enforced rules and regulations within the facility while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted daily security checks of the premises, equipment, and vehicles.
- Monitored CCTV cameras, reported incidents, and responded to alarms or emergency situations.
- Verified identification documents presented by individuals entering the facility as part of routine security procedures.
- Prepared detailed incident reports when required for review by management team members.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and prevented unauthorized access.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from staff members regarding security issues or concerns.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding unusual activity or issues observed among inmates.
- Inspected buildings prior to opening hours in order to identify risks or potential hazards.
- Communicated effectively with customers in order to provide excellent customer service experience.
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
Custodian
San Ysidro Health Center
San Diego
06.2012 - 07.2020
- Maintained cleanliness in public facilities throughout the city.
- Operated cleaning equipment to ensure safe and effective sanitation.
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize daily cleaning tasks.
Education
Morse High School
San Diego, CASkills
- Equipment operation
- Safety inspection
- Chemical handling
- Supply inventory
- Event setup
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Report documentation
- Customer assistance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Training development
- Effective communication
- Work independently
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Custodian
City of San Diego
07.2020 - Current
Unarmed Security Guard
R.B.W
05.2016 - 09.2025
Custodian
San Ysidro Health Center
06.2012 - 07.2020
Morse High School