Matthew Diaz
Head Custodian
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About
Profoundly gifted Custodian/Security Guard with more than 2 years' experience in performing custodial and maintenance duties in and around campus facilities; troubleshooting, performing minor repairs and responding to emergency calls for service; implementing setup and takedown for a wide variety of campus and community events; patrol the premises and adjunct areas; working closely with employees and the public to meet the custodial needs of the area; and resolving problems to ensure efficient and safe operations.
Experience
Lead Custodian at East Brunswick Board of Education (2021-01 – Present)
Lead, coordinate and monitor custodial team with responsibility for emergency response and facility maintenance.
- Lead, coordinate and monitor custodial team
- Report and respond to emergency calls for custodial assistance
- Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings or training sessions
- Monitor inventory of custodial supplies, materials, parts and or equipment and inform management when re-ordering or repairs are needed
- Vacuum, shampoo and spot clean carpets and furniture; wash windows
- Know the location of and complete required inspection of fire extinguishers, emergency light and playground
- Conduct building health, safety and security inspections to ensure building systems are operational
- Respond to service requests, coordinate resources and implement the set up and take down of furniture and equipment for a wide variety of campus and community events
Head Custodian at Aramark (2019-01 – 2021-12)
Maintained building interiors with routine deep cleaning and custodial staff coordination.
- Maintained building interiors with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of any repairs needed
- Mopped and vacuumed floors, dusted furniture to maintain and organized and professional appearance
- Operated power equipment tools to complete daily cleaning
- Coordinate daily schedules for custodial staff
- Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machines life and avoid malfunction
Foreman at Quality First Basement (2018-01 – 2019-12)
Oversaw residential foundation repair and basement waterproofing projects with focus on customer service and project completion.
- Residential foundation repair
- Basement waterproofing
- Sump pump installation and repairs
- Assisting customers with any questions or concerns on products
- Ensuring the completion of daily projects
- Ensuring all projects are left without clutter and left cleaned
- Phone calls to customers to ensure prompt arrival
Custodian at Perth Amboy Board of Education (2011-01 – 2018-12)
Performed routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities with minor repairs and equipment operation.
- Schedule, coordinate, direct and perform routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities
- Vacuum, shampoo and spot clean carpets and furniture; wash windows
- Remove trash in accordance with established procedures
- Clean and disinfect restrooms, locker rooms, swim center, child care center, health occupations facilities and other facilities; order and stock facilities with paper and supplies
- Respond to service requests, coordinate resources and implement the set up and take down of furniture and equipment for a wide variety of campus and community events
- Perform various maintenance and custodial duties such as installation and repair to fixtures in restrooms, labs and classrooms
- Troubleshoot and repair minor plumbing and electrical problems; replace a variety of light bulbs and lighting accessories
- Assist with and perform refinishing of hardwood floors
- Identify stains and use proper chemicals for removal
- Maintain inventory and submit written requests for supplies; test and evaluate new supplies and equipment
- Operate power equipment such as forklifts, carpet extractors, pressure washer, hand and power tools and campus vehicles
- Perform preventative maintenance in and around facilities
- Serve as a lead worker in the absence of the supervisor
- Direct the work of student assistants and short-term, non-continuing employees
Security Guard at GDNJ LLC (2014-01 – Present)
Weekend security guard providing safety and access control for local night-time entertainment venues.
- Weekend Security Guard for local Night-time entertainment
- Serve as a gatekeeper to all who enter
- Patrol of venue
Education
High School Diploma (2000-01)
