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John Hayes

Chicago

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented professional able to sanitize and clean workspace efficiently. Seeking a janitor role in Micro office complex to ensure a clean and enjoyable environment. Volunteer custodian: Cleaned, maintained, repaired equipment and work sites

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Custodial Maintenance Worker

Holsten management
Chicago
05.2023 - 09.2025
  • Replenished supplies such as soap and paper towels in restrooms and kitchens.
  • Reported maintenance issues to management for timely resolution and follow-up.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient daily cleaning operations.
  • Implemented safe handling procedures for cleaning chemicals and materials used.
  • Sweep, mop, and scrub floors; vacuum carpets; empty trash receptacles; clean windows, walls, and ceilings; replenish restroom supplies.
  • Ensure that all areas of the facility are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion at all times.
  • Maintain janitorial equipment in a safe and orderly manner; perform minor repairs on custodial equipment as needed.
  • Provide assistance to other staff members as requested by supervisor.
  • Replace light bulbs; move furniture and equipment for custodial tasks as needed.
  • Completed daily cleaning checklists for diverse range of spaces inside buildings.
  • Clean spills or other hazardous materials according to safety protocols; respond to emergency cleaning situations.
  • Notify supervisors immediately if any damage is found or needs repair.
  • Serviced kitchen and bathrooms with in-depth cleanings to sanitize spaces and restock supplies.
  • Assist with the set-up of meeting rooms including moving tables, chairs and setting up audio, visual equipment.
  • Follow established safety procedures when handling chemicals used in cleaning products.
  • Participate in training sessions related to custodial maintenance tasks.
  • Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and order new items when necessary.
  • Inspect buildings regularly for safety hazards and potential repairs.
  • Perform snow removal duties such as shoveling sidewalks, salting walkways, plowing parking lots.
  • Checked on building equipment with thorough inspections, handled basic upkeep and reported serious concerns to management.
  • Handled seasonal maintenance work to keep parking lot and sidewalks free of debris and safety hazards.
  • Opened and closed building with necessary checks, alarms and door security.
  • Complete daily reports detailing work performed during shift.
  • Enforce rules regarding use of building facilities; ensure proper usage by tenants or visitors.
  • Respond promptly to tenant requests for service in a courteous manner.

Custodial Maintenance Worker

Roseland Hospital
Chicago
11.2002 - 05.2012
  • Maintained cleanliness in common areas and restrooms for tenant satisfaction.
  • Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
  • Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums, effectively.

Peforms routine custodial work such as: vacuuming, shampooing and spot cleaning carpets; removing trash in accordance with established procedures; cleaning, disinfecting and stocking paper and supplies in restrooms, locker rooms, childcare center, health occupations facilities and other facilities as required

  • Assisted in waste management by collecting and disposing of trash properly.
  • Reported maintenance issues to management for timely resolution and follow-up.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient daily cleaning operations.
  • Implemented safe handling procedures for cleaning chemicals and materials used.
  • Sweep, mop, and scrub floors; vacuum carpets; empty trash receptacles; clean windows, walls, and ceilings; replenish restroom supplies.
  • Ensure that all areas of the facility are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion at all times.
  • Maintain janitorial equipment in a safe and orderly manner; perform minor repairs on custodial equipment as needed.
  • Provide assistance to other staff members as requested by supervisor.
  • Replace light bulbs; move furniture and equipment for custodial tasks as needed.
  • Completed daily cleaning checklists for diverse range of spaces inside buildings.
  • Clean spills or other hazardous materials according to safety protocols; respond to emergency cleaning situations.
  • Notify supervisors immediately if any damage is found or needs repair.
  • Serviced kitchen and bathrooms with in-depth cleanings to sanitize spaces and restock supplies.
  • Assist with the set-up of meeting rooms including moving tables, chairs and setting up audio, visual equipment.
  • Follow established safety procedures when handling chemicals used in cleaning products.
  • Participate in training sessions related to custodial maintenance tasks.

Assembly Line Worker

Kellogg's
Chicago
10.1997 - 05.1998
  • Operated machinery for efficient assembly of breakfast products.
  • Inspected products for quality and compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow.

Portion ingredients into jars and packages according to our recipes. Help keep the production facility clean and organized.

Follow all safety, GMP, and QSF policies/ procedures

  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials for production processes.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Assisted in training new employees on assembly procedures.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions to maintenance teams promptly.
  • Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
  • Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
  • Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
  • Verified accuracy of assembled parts before moving them down the line for further processing.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.

Merchandise Stocker

Walmart
Chicago
10.1997 - 05.1998
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to store layout and product placement guidelines.
  • Organized inventory storage areas for efficient access and restocking.
  • Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries about merchandise.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management for replenishment.
  • Maintained cleanliness of stockroom and sales floor to ensure a safe environment.
  • Followed safety protocols while handling products and equipment during stocking tasks.
  • Inspected products for defects or damages prior to stocking shelves.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters, displays and other areas within the store regularly.
  • Sorted merchandise into appropriate areas according to size, type, style, color.

Education

Commercial Custodian - Commercial Custodian Program

Rend Lake College
Chicago, IL
12.2021 - 03.2022

Morgan Park
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Supply restocking
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Chemical handling
  • Facility inspection
  • Trustworthy
  • Dependable
  • Computer proficiency skills
  • Time management skills
  • Customer service skills

Certification

  • Custodio maintenance certificate

Timeline

Custodial Maintenance Worker

Holsten management
05.2023 - 09.2025

Commercial Custodian - Commercial Custodian Program

Rend Lake College
12.2021 - 03.2022

Custodial Maintenance Worker

Roseland Hospital
11.2002 - 05.2012

Assembly Line Worker

Kellogg's
10.1997 - 05.1998

Merchandise Stocker

Walmart
10.1997 - 05.1998

Morgan Park
John Hayes