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Work Experience Day Porter, Jani-King - Richmond, VA 2020 Pull trash Vacuum, dust and mop Replenish paper towels and soap in dispensers etc... Empty trash from dictation station, medical exam rooms, kitchen and lounges and all other areas. Assist with cleaning, such as bathroom, dust, vccum, empty trash, polish Clean various office building Stock equipment and supplies Empty wastebaskets, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas. Lead Janitor, MCP Hahnemann University - Philadelphia, PA 2019 - 2020 Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds. Dusk and clean company furniture Restock restroom supplies (paper towels, tissue, and soap). Performed a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and service. cleaned office spaces, took out trash Day Porter, ABM Janitorial Services - Northeast - Philadelphia, PA 2017 - 2019 Vacuum and buff floors, shampoo carpets, use steam cleaners, mop, and sweep apartment buildings. Replenish supplies and remove trash from restrooms, offices, and break rooms. Cleaned office buildings for executives in high rise office buildings. Hand dust and wipe clean all office furniture, files, fixtures, paneling, windowsills and all other horizontal surfaces. Followed fire safety procedures and regulations. Restored building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, water. Skills Education High School Diploma 2017 - 2017 |
How to write a day porter resume
Craft a resume summary statement
Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive resume summary:
Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.
Step 2: Next put your years of experience in day porter-related roles.
Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.
Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.
These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some day porter interviews.Hi, I'm Zippi, your job search robot. Let me write a first draft of your summary statement.
List the right project manager skills
Many resumes are filtered out by hiring software before a human eye ever sees them. A robust Skills section can let recruiters (and bots) know you have the skills to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section:
- Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
- Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
- Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a day porter resume:
- Commercial Cleaning
- Customer Service
- Work Ethic
- ABM
- Cleanliness
- Office Buildings
- Ladders
- Plumbing
- Mop Floors
- Safety Hazards
- Light Fixtures
- Clean Windows
- Property Management
- Waste Receptacles
- Clean Restrooms
- Industrial Cleaning
- Office Furniture
- Building Maintenance
- Urinals
- Clean Carpets
- Clean Bathrooms
- Trash Removal
- Light Maintenance
- Light Bulbs
- Horizontal Surfaces
- Glass Partitions
- Floor Care
- Squeegees
- Trash Receptacles
- Clean Environment
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How to structure your work experience
Your work experience should be structured:
- With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
- Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
- Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
- Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.
How to write day porter experience bullet points
Your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. Instead, it is your chance to show your accomplishments and show why you're good at what you do.
- Use the What, How, and Why format. Answering these questions turns a bland job description into an effective showcase of your abilities.
- What were your responsibilities or goals?
- How did you accomplish them?
- Why were your results important? (How did it impact your company? Can you quantify the results in numbers? )
Here are examples from great day porter resumes:
Work History Example #1
Day Porter
Diversified Maintenance
- Cleaned rest rooms, removal of trash and mopped and waxed floors from entire facility.
- Assisted with the removal of trash and placed in proper receptacles.
- Responded to building requests as instructed by Building Management and/or ABM Management.
- Repaired advanced HVAC systems, including air handlers' humidity control systems and duct sizing.
- Supported 2 year building renovation, expansion, addition of computer controlled HVAC.
Work History Example #2
Lead Janitor
Wayne State University Physician Group
- Adhered to all OSHA regulations and followed closely to MSDS forms for special instructions for chemical use.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA and state regulations and compliance with the cleaning schedule.
- Maintained all cleaning chemical solutions and equipment accordance to OSHA hazardous requirements and procedures.
Work History Example #3
Day Porter
ABM Janitorial Services - Northeast
- prompoted to supervisor of Metro Maintenace, during my time with ABM
- Maintained facility by pulling trash, carpet care, restroom sanitation, and window cleaning.
Work History Example #4
Kitchen Worker
Pizza Hut
- Helped relocate the restaurant from Hooksett NH to Manchester NH
- Prepared and cut pizzas for delivery and dine-in guests, washed dishes and served customers.
- Experienced in Sales with a strong command of communication.
- Composed excellent customer service during high volumes.
- Prepped pizza toppings and sauce* Responsible for monitoring and prepping pizza dough inventory* Dishwasher and general kitchen clean up
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Add an education section to your resume
Here is the best way to format your education section:
- Display your highest degree first.
- If you graduated over 5 years ago, put this section at the bottom of your resume. If you lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
- If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education.
- If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.
Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:
High School Diploma
2017 - 2017
Highlight your day porter certifications on your resume
If you have any additional certifications or education-like achievements, add them to the education section.
To list, use the full name of the certification and the organization that issued it, along with the date of achievement.
If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your day porter resume:
- EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)