Theodore Adams
Caretaker
Mangere,AUK
Summary
Diligent Property/School Caretaker with extensive experience maintaining and upkeeping both public and private properties. Well-versed in handling landscaping duties and restoring facilities. Responsible and communicative individual balances multiple tasks and priorities while delivering highest level of customer service. Consistently performs quality work prior to deadlines and meets all assigned goals. Punctual and energetic. Strong familiarity offering 20 plus years of Security and Property Management experience paired with goal-oriented and performance-minded approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker
Mangere Bridge School
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms and changing of toilet paper and hand soap.
- Compliance Management, ensuring building WOF, Fire regulations, H@S requirements are met.
- Engaging with contractors such as Electricians, Drainage, Roofing, Pool, ect...
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations and transporting supplies.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Team Member
Bunnings Mt Roskill
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Driver of Forklift.
- Loading and Off loading stock from trucks.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position.
- Operated production machinery safely to reduce workplace accidents.
Security Officer
First Security
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Strapping Offenders and Defenders with the Electronic Monitoring Bracelet.
- Working very close with the NZ Police onsite.
- Attending Correctional Services to strap on the Offenders.
- Installed ADT SevenGo Alarms.
- Checking of equipment on a regular basis.
- Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Provided detailed reports of infractions and criminal acts to law enforcement for trial or hearing procedures.
- Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms and responded to [Number] emergencies weekly.
- Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Protected business integrity by ensuring all personnel requiring access to high-security areas go through correct levels of approval.
- Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
Military Police Officer
South African Police Service
03.2000 - 07.2021
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards and potential dangers.
- Patrolled facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, and homes for evidence of stolen property.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Employed negotiation techniques to diffuse hostile situations.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against raids, suicide bombers and other attacks on forward areas of operation.
- Gathered evidence, processed crime scenes and questioned witnesses and suspects.
- Mitigated risk, providing immediate emergency response security.
- Authored daily activity, incident and irregularity reports.
- Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.
- Protected lives and property of Civilian and Police property.
- Implemented established protocols, upholding all safety standards through project completion.
- Managed logbooks and controlled building entrances and exits for events, providing security presence.
- Implemented project management skills to solve multi-faced problems that impacted executive leaders.
- Played music in the Police Military Band.
- Introduced Safety and Security to Schools and Dangerous Areas, using the Median of Music.
- Went to disadvantage Areas to promote Safety and Securities.
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Education
Security.. Certificate of Approval
C4
Australia02.2022
Lateral Police Studies - Policing
Phillippi Police College
Cape Town03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University Of Cape Town
Cape Town02.1996
High School Diploma -
YEAR 13
Kleinvlei Scondary School12.1992
Skills
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Microsoft Office
- Research Prowess
- Company Quality Standards
- Accurate Property Valuation
- Visitor Assistance
- Coordinate Documents
- Staff Coordination
- SOP Compliance
- Grounds and Facility Inspection
- Construction Project Oversight
- Inspect Buildings
- Before School Care
- Status Updates
- Heavy Lifting
- Garbage Disposal
- Mobile Device Operation
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Cloud-Based File Management
- Disturbance Handling
- Administrative Leadership
- Running Errands
- Performance Assessment
Affiliations
- Council of Auckland
- Ministry of Education Staff Inspection Records for BWOF
- ARGEST Building And Compliance Fire
- Comfy Kiwi ( Heat Pumps )
- Onehunga Glass
- Smart Electrical
- Pronto Plumbers
- JJ Richards
- BDR Secure
- Advance Cleaning
- CUTZ Lawnmowing
- Gas Bottling
- Pool Equip
- Mangere Probation Work Party
- AQUA TECK.
- Flick Pest Control
- Playscape
- Armstrong Locksmiths
- Aluminium Joinery
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caretaker
Mangere Bridge School
02.2023 - Current
Team Member
Bunnings Mt Roskill
11.2022 - 02.2023
Security Officer
First Security
11.2021 - 10.2022
Military Police Officer
South African Police Service
03.2000 - 07.2021
Security.. Certificate of Approval
C4
Lateral Police Studies - Policing
Phillippi Police College
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University Of Cape Town
High School Diploma -
YEAR 13
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