It’s okay to make a mistake. Just learn the art of fessing-up and moving on. Nobody is perfect! This is where taking ownership starts. Stay out of the blame game and away from the “that’s not my job” mentality. It’s the custodians that take responsibility for their actions and perform their jobs at a high…
If you work in a public school then you better understand and embrace the concept of service to others. It’s what we do! We need to be willing to go the extra mile for those we serve. The great thing about doing this is how rewarding it is for you. Have you ever dropped something…
There are so many resources out there for custodians. Of course this book is one of them, but there is simply no excuse not to learn and grow as custodians. Don’t forget the power of networking with other custodians in other buildings or districts. As a school custodian did you ever consider reaching out to…
This is key to being successful at any level of custodial work. Mike Ward has found that most custodians don’t respond to data, but they do respond to great communication. An easy way to annoy the custodial crew is by not telling them about an event and the next thing you know there are 500…
Learn what makes a great custodian in a K-12 school, public or private. Follow the next posts to find out how Mike Ward breaks down the word CUSTODIAN. #AcademyofClng
Our Director at the Academy of Cleaning Excellence will be cooking up some homemade chili for all GEM Supply clients who RSVP below. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 am. There will be a 30 minute presentation from Mike Ward, ” Custodial Pride”, showing while you eat your chili, crackers, cheese and enjoy a drink….
The Power of Water As professionals in the cleaning industry, we use water in many cleaning processes and many individuals may not realize that there are ways we can alter water to clean better. Surfactant pH Oxidization Pressure Surfactant The concept of “Making Water Wetter” has been an age-old idea. While not trying to be…
The restroom cleaning area of the Academy is finished. It has been a long process, but it has come out well. Next week, the ISSA Master Certification class will be the first to be able to utilize this new addition. We will be teaching ‘Best Practice’ methods for not only hand work, but touch free cleaning…
Engineered Water in Cleaning – Part One Water is unquestionably the “Universal Solvent” and as such, every Technician should appreciate that water is essential to any cleaning process where a liquid is involved. This understanding allows the cleaning team to solve cleaning problems in the most effective, and most environmentally-safe, manner. Engineered Water (EW) – “Water engineered…
Darrel Hicks will be in Orlando the week of July 17-21, instructing an ISSA/CITS Certified EVS Technician and Leadership course to those who are looking to advance their knowledge, skills and proficiency. See the details here. Here is a recent article written by Mr. Hicks and published in Facility Cleaning Decisions. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) might…
