James Cooper
Bethworth,Surrey
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in facility upkeep and grounds maintenance, demonstrating proficiency in tools use, resourceful thinking, and contractor oversight. Skilled in inventory control, routine maintenance planning, and site security checks, ensuring optimal operational efficiency. Adept at electrical repairs, basic plumbing, and DIY repairs, with a strong understanding of COSHH regulations and waste disposal management. Committed to enhancing site safety and functionality through effective communication and liaising with staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
School caretaker assistant/cleaner
Surrey County Council
Dorking, Surrey
07.2013 - Current
- Ensured availability of essential supplies with efficient inventory management.
- Kept toilets and wash areas clean and tidy.
- Inspected cleaning and caretaking equipment, made minor repairs and reported defects.
- Maintained safe environment for everyone by adhering to company safety policies.
- Sustained building functionality by conducting plumbing, unblocking drains and other minor repairs.
- Directed contractors for site repairs and recorded work performance after completion.
- Removed Rubbish collected from within buildings and transported to nominated point for collection by refuse contractors.
- Accepted deliveries of goods and conveyed to appropriate storage areas.
- Swept and mopped hard floors and vacuumed carpeted areas.
- Maintained and repaired building fixtures and fittings.
- Improved grounds appearance through regular grass cutting, weed killing and seasonal pruning.
- Maintained clean and safe school grounds by regular sweeping, mopping, and rubbish removal.
Builder's labourer
local builder
Brockham
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Carried out minor carpentry tasks as directed, contributing positively to overall project progress.
- Followed detailed instructions from skilled professionals, ensuring precision in task execution.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials from trucks, aiding in timely completion of projects.
- Mixed plaster compounds to correct consistency for application.
- Sorted, stored, and distributed tools to facilitate efficient work flow.
- Reported material needs to avoid shortages and reduce waste.
- Cleaned up sites after shifts, organising tools and securing supplies in designated storage units.
- Stored, maintained and cleaned construction equipment.
- Utilised PPE on site to prevent accidents.
- Shovelled concrete into construction area.
- Cleaned mixers regularly to maintain plaster and mortar quality.
Gatton Park (volunteering)
Gatton park trust
Redhill, Surrey
08.2009 - 11.2010
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Carried out general gardening tasks for the upkeep of a local park.
- Maintained healthy garden spaces by performing regular weeding, mulching, and watering routines.
- Installed a variety of fences including wood, metal and vinyl; showcased versatility in skills.
- Cooperated with team members to handle cumbersome logs after felling.
- Swept pavements, resulting in a tidy environment for pedestrians.
- Removed leaves from pathways, preventing potential slips and falls.
Education
GCSEs - English,Maths,History
The Priory School Dorking
Dorking 03.2009 - 05.2009
Skills
- Proficient in tools use
- Resourceful thinking
- Facility upkeep
- Inventory control knowledge
- Repairing equipment
- Use of cleaning chemicals
- Maintenance proficiency
- Use of power tools
- Waste disposal management
- Groundskeeping
- Routine maintenance planning
- Litter picking
- Strong communication
- Contractor oversight
- Grounds maintenance
- Gardening
- Litter removal
- Knowledge of coshh regulations
- Liaising with staff
- Basic plumbing
- DIY repairs
- Site security checks
- Waste disposal
- Heating and lighting systems knowledge
- Electrical repairs
- Graffiti removal
- COSHH
Timeline
School caretaker assistant/cleaner
Surrey County Council
07.2013 - Current
Builder's labourer
local builder
08.2012 - 04.2013
Gatton Park (volunteering)
Gatton park trust
08.2009 - 11.2010
GCSEs - English,Maths,History
The Priory School Dorking
03.2009 - 05.2009