Ian Evans
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience at Ventia, excelling in chemical handling and restroom maintenance. Proven track record of enhancing cleanliness and safety in educational environments, while fostering positive relationships with staff. Recognized for proactive problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a healthy and conducive learning atmosphere.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Cleaner
Ventia
04.2008 - Current
- Enhanced school cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
- Received consistent positive feedback from teachers for maintaining clean classroom environments conducive to learning.
- Assisted in creating safe spaces for students with allergies by regularly dusting and vacuuming all areas.
- Prevented accidents by keeping hallways clear of debris, wet floors properly marked, and identifying potential hazards.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring availability when needed.
- Contributed to a positive school image with well-maintained indoor and outdoor areas.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected changes in schedules or duties while maintaining high standards for cleanliness.
- Safeguarded student health by promptly addressing any mold or mildew issues in bathrooms or classrooms.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by effectively coordinating with other members of the maintenance team.
- Communicated proactively with school administrators regarding maintenance needs or concerns that required attention.
- Promoted a healthy learning environment through meticulous sanitation of surfaces and equipment.
- Remained informed about environmental safety guidelines and implemented appropriate measures to ensure compliance.
- Streamlined the cleaning process by implementing efficient scheduling and task prioritization methods.
- Extended the lifespan of school assets through proper care and use of cleaning equipment and materials.
- Collaborated closely with other custodial staff members to divide tasks efficiently, resulting in improved workflow.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
Landscaper
I'm Paving
06.1995 - 03.2008
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality paving work within budget constraints.
- Improved safety standards by implementing thorough equipment inspections, maintaining a clean worksite, and adhering to all relevant regulations.
- Prevented delays with proactive planning for adverse weather conditions or unexpected obstacles encountered at job sites during construction projects.
- Maintained smooth workflow by performing routine maintenance on paving equipment and promptly addressing any mechanical issues that arose during operations.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability by incorporating reclaimed materials into paving projects when appropriate, reducing waste and conserving resources.
- Enhanced pavement quality by ensuring proper compaction and adherence to project specifications.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete large-scale paving jobs on time and within budget parameters.p
- Achieved accurate grading results through diligent use of leveling instruments and attention to detail in setting grade markers.
- Optimized material usage by precisely calculating required quantities for each task based on project specifications.
- Increased efficiency in paving tasks by proficiently handling materials such as asphalt, concrete, gravel, sand, or other aggregates used in road construction projects.
- Promoted positive working relationships with clients through clear communication regarding project progress updates and addressing any concerns they may have had about the final product''s quality or appearance.
- Enhanced team morale and collaboration through positive attitude, open communication, and willingness to adapt when necessary for successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional results under pressure by applying strong problem-solving skills, effective time management, and attention to detail during high-stakes projects.
- Set paving speeds to balance delivery, hopper capacity and compaction and prevent extended stops.
- Operated variety of hand and power tools and heavy equipment to handle wide range of project needs.
- Walked sites prior to paving, identifying and removing or addressing potential safety hazards.
- Discussed designs with clients.
- Supplied and placed base materials, edge restraints and jointing sand.
Education
Electroplating - Electroplating
University of Tech Sydney
Sydney, NSW11-1983
Skills
- Chemical handling
- Restroom maintenance
- Office cleaning
- Hallway sweeping
Certification
Completed Certificate 3 for cleaning
Timeline
School Cleaner
Ventia
04.2008 - Current
Landscaper
I'm Paving
06.1995 - 03.2008
Electroplating - Electroplating
University of Tech Sydney