Lena Eggleston
Custodian
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dependable and hardworking professional skilled in keeping interior and exterior spaces clean and well-maintained. Accustomed to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, restocking bathrooms, removing trash, cleaning windows and completing all other types of routine and deep cleaning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Custodian
Lakeland Preparatory School
Lakeland
03.2022 - 12.2025
- Maintained cleanliness of classrooms, hallways, and restrooms daily.
- Replenished supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure safety and hygiene standards were met.
- Assisted with setting up for school events and activities as needed.
- Responded promptly to spills or messes to maintain a safe environment.
- Reported any repairs or maintenance issues to the administration promptly.
- Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors, stairs and carpets on a daily basis.
- Cleaned and sanitized all classrooms, restrooms, hallways and other common areas in the school.
- Emptied trash cans in all classrooms, offices, restrooms and hallways each morning.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Discarded cardboard boxes and trash in compactors and balers.
- Cleaned windows both inside and outside of the building using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Cleaned chalkboards after each use in classrooms throughout the day.
- Maintained accountability for building keys, master keys and access cards.
Custodian
Kings and Daughters Home
Memphis
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained cleanliness in designated areas, ensuring a hygienic environment.
- Followed safety protocols while handling chemicals and cleaning agents.
- 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.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
Head Custodian
SKB Facilities
Memphis
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Supervised custodial staff to ensure adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.
- Trained new team members on proper cleaning techniques and equipment usage.
- Managed daily cleaning and maintenance schedules for all facility areas.
- Coordinated with vendors for supplies and equipment maintenance services.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
- Communicated effectively with staff and management regarding facility conditions.
- Assigned tasks to custodial staff members based on their abilities and expertise.
- Established positive working relationships with staff, supervisors and building occupants.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in all facilities by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Coordinated janitorial services with outside contractors when necessary.
- Provided assistance with special events held at the facility such as set-up, breakdown of chairs, tables, stages.
- Dispensed cleaning materials to custodial staff members according to established procedures.
- Monitored building access and secured premises by locking and unlocking entrances according to established schedule.
- Investigated complaints from visitors regarding custodian service quality.
- Discarded cardboard boxes and trash in compactors and balers.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-2027
Skills
- Time management
- Cleaning procedures
- Skilled housekeeper
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
School Custodian
Lakeland Preparatory School
03.2022 - 12.2025
Custodian
Kings and Daughters Home
09.2020 - 01.2022
Head Custodian
SKB Facilities
05.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
University of Memphis