Mr. Jeff The  Custodian
 Mr. Jeff The  Custodian
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Sub Custodian & the warm bodies.
Have a sub custodian and be a blessing or a curse.
I have been a custodian for over 24 years. The purpose of this channel is to share some of my knowledge with you. I remember the feeling when I first became a custodian. I was given a set of keys, a radio and a badge. Didn't get any training whatsoever. Being a custodian is not rocket scientist knowledge. There are definitely things that a custodian needs to know. I call it the art of the trade. Tips and tricks that can make the job much easier and enjoyable. Contact me: mrjeffcustodian@gmail.com
#janitor #cleaning #custodian #schooljanitor #mopping #floorcleaning #schoolcustodian #dustmop
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Відео

Crushing”the no one cares what, I do as a CUSTODIAN drama.​⁠. @mrjeffthecustodian
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Just because you’re a custodian you are entitled to nothing. That’s maybe hard but it’s the hard cold reality. In the end you are there to do a job. No mater if anyone appreciates it or not. Do the job go home and forget about it. Provide for your family. Enjoy the benefits! Help support this channel. buymeacoffee.com/mrjeff #janitor #cleaning #custodian @mrjeffthecustodian
“GLITTER” A Custodian’s nightmare!@mrjeffthecustodian
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Glitter is a nightmare to clean up. If you ever get it real wet it want move. A vacuum is the best Method I have found to get up glitter of the floor. To get glitter off a table Just a very lightly damp rag, not to wet. I have been a custodian for over 24 years. The purpose of this channel is to share some of my knowledge with you. I remember the feeling when I first became a custodian. I was g...
Going against logic! @mrjeffthecustodian
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Mixing chemicals together is a rules. Well I messed up big time. I know better but I just used bad judgment. A chemical reaction can really be damages. I have been a custodian for over 24 years. The purpose of this channel is to share some of my knowledge with you. I remember the feeling when I first became a custodian. I was given a set of keys, a radio and a badge. Didn't get any training wha...
How to “CHOOSE” cleaning products. @mrjeffthecustodian
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Choosing clean products to me Comes down to personal preference. If you like it and it cleans like you want it to use it. If there a product you lie to use and your place of employment doesn’t have it. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you like. They might just get it for you. I have been a custodian for over 24 years. The purpose of this channel is to share some of my knowledge with you. I remem...
How a 3M PRODUCT change the way I dust mop. @mrjeffthecustodian
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Having to clean dust mops or wait on a laundry service can be a real pain. 3m has a great product to help with the choir of cleaning dust mops. 3M Easy Trap Sweep and Dust Sheets. ts, Disposable Easy Sweep Floor Duster, Picks Up 8x More Dirt, Dust, Sand, Hair. So if you are like myself you hate cleaning those dust mops. I have been a custodian for over 23 years. The purpose of this channel is t...
Why strong cleaning SMELLS are not always good. @mrjeffthecustodian
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Just because you smell cleaner doesn’t mean something is clean. There’s nothing worse that smelling a cleaning that is just to strong. As custodian we want things to not only be clean, but to smell clean. Just not over barring with the smell of cleaner. A good fresh mild smell is ideal for a nice clean smell. Mixing according to the directions. More Is not always better. I have been a custodian...
Why your “WAXED FLOORS”are “DULL”!! @mrjeffthecustodian
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Did you know that the cleaner your using could be destroying you waxed floors? In today video Mr.Jeff The Custodian talks about chemicals that you should not use on waxed VCT floors. I have been a custodian for over 23 years. The purpose of this channel is to share some of my knowledge with you. I remember the feeling when I first became a custodian. I was given a set of keys, a radio and a bad...
What to do WHEN Elevator break downs and today was lunch in the Classroom!! @mrjeffthecustodian
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I had a viewer ask for a video on what to do when elevator is broke down. Well first of all school elevators are way too small. when your stuck on a 2nd floor with a load of garbage and elevator not working. That makes it a very hard day for a custodian. When you have to take garbage down stairs with milk dripping out of garbage bags. I have been a custodian for over 23 years. The purpose of th...
What is the BEST Commercial Cordless Vacuum? @mrjeffthecustodian
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What is the BEST Commercial Cordless Vacuum? @mrjeffthecustodian
Custodian field trip. @mrjeffthecustodian
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Custodian field trip. @mrjeffthecustodian
HOW NOT TO GET BURNED OUT!! @mrjeffthecustodian
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HOW NOT TO GET BURNED OUT!! @mrjeffthecustodian
Are You A Team Player? @mrjeffthecustodian
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Are You A Team Player? @mrjeffthecustodian
Did you know? You are providing a service. @mrjeffthecustodian
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Did you know? You are providing a service. @mrjeffthecustodian
This GUY talking about his Cleaning Business got me fired up! @mrjeffthecustodian
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This GUY talking about his Cleaning Business got me fired up! @mrjeffthecustodian
How to do a LVT FLOOR SCRUBBING! @mrjeffthecustodian
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How to do a LVT FLOOR SCRUBBING! @mrjeffthecustodian
Doodle Scrub cleans ceramic tile and concrete. @mrjeffthecustodian
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Doodle Scrub cleans ceramic tile and concrete. @mrjeffthecustodian
Vct Floor Shine @mrjeffthecustodian
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Vct Floor Shine @mrjeffthecustodian
Outcome Of Your Choices@mrjeffthecustodian
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Outcome Of Your Choices@mrjeffthecustodian
Top Scrub or Chemical Strip VCT? @mrjeffthecustodian
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Top Scrub or Chemical Strip VCT? @mrjeffthecustodian
VCT FLOORS @mrjeffthecustodian
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VCT FLOORS @mrjeffthecustodian
You don’t have to be crazy to work here. But it helps. @mrjeffthecustodian
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You don’t have to be crazy to work here. But it helps. @mrjeffthecustodian
So Many Needs! @mrjeffthecustodian
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So Many Needs! @mrjeffthecustodian
Custodian vid bloopers @mrjeffthecustodian
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Custodian vid bloopers @mrjeffthecustodian
What is it like being a Custodian? @mrjeffthecustodian
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What is it like being a Custodian? @mrjeffthecustodian
What's your name?? @mrjeffthecustodian
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What's your name?? @mrjeffthecustodian
Dyson vacuum cleaner, troubleshoot. @mrjeffthecustodian
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Dyson vacuum cleaner, troubleshoot. @mrjeffthecustodian
Is It Mr. Jeff Approved? @mrjeffthecustodian
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Is It Mr. Jeff Approved? @mrjeffthecustodian
Warning Signs for Overwhelmed Custodians @mrjeffthecustodian
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Warning Signs for Overwhelmed Custodians @mrjeffthecustodian
Are you thinking about summer floor waxing? @mrjeffthecustodian
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Are you thinking about summer floor waxing? @mrjeffthecustodian

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ahmadaamer6
    @ahmadaamer6 8 годин тому

    I volunteered at a Mosque. They had a gym/multipurpose hall. We had roll out carpets for prayer. The Dysons were super expensive and sucked on those carpets. It would get full very often and get clogged often. We used a Seebo corded vacuum and it was great. Light duty is all the Dyson is good for.

  • @andybetz8820
    @andybetz8820 17 годин тому

    Very good advice. Most jobs don’t give a flip and don’t care about you. You’re just there to do a job. I watched a custodian after 34 years of work retire his last day his supervisor did not say anything to him other than hang your keys up in the custodial closet. That was it nothing else. Not even a wish you a great retirement nothing. It is extremely sad to watch people treat people like that, but it’s life and it goes on. But when you have a teacher or a admin staff retire out it’s like a party for a day for one person with rocking chairs as gifts and a big hoopla. I’ve seen this happen over and over. Being a custodian there is never hardly any recognition, but I blame that all on your maintenance supervisor. He is the person that sets example for a great place to work or one that is just a warm body and that’s all he needs in that spot.

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 17 годин тому

      Yes true in some places for sure. I worked in a place for 19years. Moved to a different custodian job for a collage. They just let me walk. Just put your keys badge and phone on the desk before you leave. That was it. So definitely do it for benefits and provide for my family.

  • @jasoncoulter3179
    @jasoncoulter3179 День тому

    Yes sir

  • @garycody9698
    @garycody9698 День тому

    Our system for subs is you call the operations supervisor, and they find you a sub if we have one. Our subs go through training at every building before they are thrown to the wolf packs. Most of our subs do a better job then some of the full-time workers and we often get asked if they can keep them by the administrators. I think the training has a lot to do with it. The sub can then see what the expectations are and also know how the routine is done correctly.

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian День тому

      That’s amazing that they do that. Never heard or seen that type of thing before. Very good system to do so!

  • @mattjones1293
    @mattjones1293 5 днів тому

    The thank you's are nice, from staff and students, administrators, especially from co-workers. The random gifts in the mailbox are from a genuine gratefulness of tasks performed. However I get the most satisfaction when I can wow the highly educated colleagues by solving their complex dilemma (touch screen tv won't work) by applying the most basic troubleshooting techniques (plugging the unit into the outlet).

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 5 днів тому

      Yeap I have fixed computers,printers and rebooted the main server.

  • @ruthannalterado8442
    @ruthannalterado8442 5 днів тому

    Hey I want to say thank you so much for reaffirming to not be intimidated. Needing to learn for my job! Clear instructions, great work and videos you have been proving. Wish you the best in your business 👍

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 5 днів тому

      Thanks for your kind words. lol I have faked it till I made it many times.

  • @jasoncoulter3179
    @jasoncoulter3179 6 днів тому

    Amen brother

  • @GammerThumbs
    @GammerThumbs 6 днів тому

    Don't forget Valentines day. Gliter like nerds candy takes time to get it all.

  • @vfhj63
    @vfhj63 6 днів тому

    I had a employee that did it and I told him not to mix chemicals but sometimes he still dose it

  • @Mr.Gygi78
    @Mr.Gygi78 6 днів тому

    I've been doing this almost 5 years. I left the job last year because of everything you just said but returned because I actually missed it. Thankfully they let me return but I now realize exactly what you are saying and you're 100% correct.....Your videos really have made a difference in my attitude and my wanting to continue with this career. Thanks Mr Jeff 👍

  • @jaxcoop1511
    @jaxcoop1511 7 днів тому

    I might be in the minority, but I'm really lucky to work for a large school corporation where the head custodians only need to call the facility coordinator to inform them they won't be at school that day. I am one of three Floating Head Custodians. We will get a call or text usually around 5:00 am letting us know what school we need to cover that day. If we don't get a call or text, we have a designated Home school we are always assigned to work where we just become an extra person for that school for the day. We have 23 buildings, so on any given day I can be just about anywhere. We all three know enough about each building to keep it running efficiently. Our school sub contracts their custodians, so if any of them are going to be absent, it's up to that company to replace that person.

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 7 днів тому

      I know folks that love moving around like that. I like having my own everyday day buildings. Knowing more what to expect.

  • @waya5893
    @waya5893 7 днів тому

    We lost all our sub custodians. They decided to contract the sub department. It was worse, they had no training, no consistent staff in buildings, items coming up missing, no proper background checks. There are jobs that pay more of a competitive wage.

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 7 днів тому

      Where I came from they did that fora few years. It was terrible. They have now went back to hiring full time people again.

  • @JonathanAmmons-y6v
    @JonathanAmmons-y6v 8 днів тому

    Where I work as a custodian they do not have a sudstue custodian

  • @Nomadicheadspace
    @Nomadicheadspace 8 днів тому

    In my experience its bad they don’t listen and could careless smh

  • @fordgalaxie395
    @fordgalaxie395 8 днів тому

    Definitely love walking into the empty building as well

  • @fordgalaxie395
    @fordgalaxie395 8 днів тому

    Hey Jeff always enjoy your content started doing custodial work at the school in 1991 did it for multiple years laughing came back been back for about 10 years now so I've certainly had a lot of things going on with subs I can appreciate what you said about the older teachers when I started I was in my early thirties and most of the teachers were in there you know 50s and 60s and it certainly a different culture but I appreciate your encouragement I won't bore you with all the 30 years of some stories that I have but I really like the one about the guy and the faucet I think we've all had that guy at one time or another LOL

  • @GabrielLoran03
    @GabrielLoran03 8 днів тому

    Once, a sub took the dustmop off the handle and completely soaked it in his mop bucket, and that's how he mopped the floors. He didn't last more than a week. 🤦‍♂

  • @bobcarty1433
    @bobcarty1433 8 днів тому

    I ask my teachers if Liberace farted.

  • @bobcarty1433
    @bobcarty1433 8 днів тому

    I can always tell when the afternoon guy called in by how the school looks in the morning. Lights are left on and mop bucket isn't rinsed out. Equipment not put back where it's supposed to go.

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 8 днів тому

      Got love mop bucket not Rinsed out. That’s a pet peeve for me.

  • @Tzumwalt65
    @Tzumwalt65 8 днів тому

    I don't even worry about it. Glitter just makes everything sparkle more! Besides that, the teachers knew what they were getting into when they broke out the glitter 😉

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 8 днів тому

      Well at the collage it come from the renting space out.

  • @franciscogonzales5928
    @franciscogonzales5928 9 днів тому

    I’m blessed to work at the school I work at. Teachers and students are very appreciative of the work I do. Last school year I received over four hundred dollars in gift cards. The students write notes of appreciation. If my day isn’t going so well a smile a hello from a student or any staff member brightens my day. I love my work.

  • @theofficecleaningcompanynz
    @theofficecleaningcompanynz 9 днів тому

    If the VCT floor isn't clean, I find the vacuum does not work so well. Since Jeff keeps his floors in perfect condition he doesn't have this problem 🙂I use a plastic scraper to dislodge the glitter first and then vacuum.

  • @worldofthought8352
    @worldofthought8352 9 днів тому

    It can be difficult and easy to forget that cleaning is about expecting the unexpected, it’s a dynamic environment, you are involved in daily maintainer, people aren’t going to stand still. That said I have drawn the line where someone intentionally makes a spill (if I see it happen) although on that occassion it was at a hospital and a member of staff was spilling tea as they walking and called them out it on corridor because myself or cleaner will have to clean it up (that and risk of slip) Mess due to rushing around I get but was hen they have time and choose to be ignorant about surroundings does strike a nerve to me almost as if their saying ‘it’s ok, the cleaner will do it’ Do you have PayPal as a alternative to buy me a cofffe? As I can support via that.

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 9 днів тому

      PayPal does not work with buy me a coffee. Buy Me a Coffee (BMC) accepts the following payment methods: Credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay

  • @worldofthought8352
    @worldofthought8352 9 днів тому

    I quickly learnt that a wet cloth can make it even more if a task, I do have reusable microfibre cloths but as I said on Facebook group I use disposable cloths (very cheap ones) with a slight damp magic eraser and then do a clean over with better cloths. In part because I don’t want reusable mucrofibre cloths stuck or spread with glitter in washing machines. I rather keep the battle with glitter confined to just the school. The simplest solution would be to ban it from those demons to use (aka reception kids) but I can’t help but think how cleaners must have felt when they cleaned my desk after making my snowman which was made with cotton wool glue and some glitter. Perhaps I shouldn’t be so harsh on them. (Still got to this day) No I think I will, be harsh, I was a perfect saint at school, my own nostalgia says I was!! Your perspective on this is appreciated, hearing that it has to be hoovered often on carpets is a truth I have to accept as I was kinda hoping there be a some simple trick to getting it off easily. Ah well.

  • @gatoslocos4586
    @gatoslocos4586 9 днів тому

    One of your best and helpful videos. A lot of the job is mental also. The younger generation does not support you. Putting up chairs to help out or sweep their messes up for example. It only takes one person of the staff to start the "If they aren't doing it why should I". The schools are not training employees also. There are so many frustrating, unfair, condescending things I deal with every shift, it can make you feel overwhelmed and not appreciated. Especially when you work for a large district like LAUSD. The bureaucracy is unbelievable. What helps me to deal with feeling down about the job is to team up with the better workers who have similar values and work ethics. It helps with comradery and you have someone to bounce off and talk about things. They understand what you are going through. I also have to do feel good about the work and do it for my satisfaction. Thanks for the video Mr. Jeff and have a great Holiday.

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 9 днів тому

      The surrounding yourself with like minded people is key when possible. That’s why I started this channel because of the lack of training. My saying always is. Control the job don’t let the job control you. Have a Merry Christmas!

  • @MichaelHurley-f5q
    @MichaelHurley-f5q 9 днів тому

    When I first started at my Elementary school I dealt with something worse then glitter .They carved animals out of ivory bar soap

  • @MichaelHurley-f5q
    @MichaelHurley-f5q 9 днів тому

    I've been a custodian for 23 years both nights and days in a Elementary building .I always tell the teachers when there is a mess it's job security for me

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 9 днів тому

      Absolutely

    • @kevincoulston316
      @kevincoulston316 6 днів тому

      There’s a difference between a mess and an absolute disaster. There will always be a need for custodians. To me telling them that is like saying it’s ok for the kids go ape shit.

    • @sirsuse
      @sirsuse 5 днів тому

      When I applied for the custodian job I was told it was a thankless job. I knew that but I still enjoy the work.

  • @EP05
    @EP05 9 днів тому

    For me when it comes to vacuums, I mainly prefer my ProTeam upright & my ProTeam backpack, at my actual workplace I use a Clarke upright( mainly one I got for them lol), but I have used a RYOBI cordless stick vacuum before to help a friend with renovating this house & I loved that thing, unfortunately I couldn’t use it much because the battery was low & the charger wasn’t there

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 9 днів тому

      Never heard of ProTeam. Will look that up.

    • @EP05
      @EP05 9 днів тому

      @ they invented the backpack vacuums, but also have uprights & newer cordless vacuums, they’re pretty popular in the cleaning industry

  • @richardcox7926
    @richardcox7926 9 днів тому

  • @GammerThumbs
    @GammerThumbs 9 днів тому

    Boy yesterday i wasnt to happy. Thick black matks up and down the band hall. Well S#$! I said but a tenis ball with some cleaner on it makes short work. Been doing this for 12 years and i still love what i do but somedays are a bear but its what we get paid to do.

  • @MikeMcGilvry
    @MikeMcGilvry 9 днів тому

    Ive been a custodian since June and I'm 59 years old . I was a route Delivery driver for almost 30 years and wasn't appreciated at all .I've got more appreciation from the school I worked for in a few short months than I have in the 28 years at my old job. However, I do a good job for me , I approach this job the same way I approached every job and that's to put my best effort forward. One thing I didn't expect In this field is how much I really enjoy it. I enjoy making the school a better environment for learning, I put alot of pride into my work. I love your videos Mr Jeff , keep up the good work , merry Christmas.

  • @sharongriffith2859
    @sharongriffith2859 9 днів тому

    Glitter is forever!! ❤🎉

  • @eddiekiraly1196
    @eddiekiraly1196 9 днів тому

    Those 3 M sticky pads are awesome !

  • @CatherineFolloway
    @CatherineFolloway 9 днів тому

    We stripped up all the elementary school I work at over the summer. It hadn't been done in years I was told. My first year. They bought me a new polisher buffer, I spray buff all the hallways every 5 days, always looks nice on Monday. I sweep and vacuum every day, and I believe it's glitter season, the older kids will make snow. I hear.

  • @gianl1875
    @gianl1875 10 днів тому

    thats not glitter in the wax it just sparkles from the perfect job done😄

  • @richardcox7926
    @richardcox7926 10 днів тому

    How about, an opportunity to teach the students to clean up after themselves. ❤

  • @GrandNational66
    @GrandNational66 10 днів тому

    Hey Jeff... Im in Canada & have a question. Do you think Custodians are obligated to straighten desks? Thanks

  • @Nomadicheadspace
    @Nomadicheadspace 10 днів тому

    😂😂

  • @shanes.9016
    @shanes.9016 10 днів тому

    Couldnt you just use a neutral cleaner and a black stripping pad? I rarely need to use stripper

  • @brendanlavigne2080
    @brendanlavigne2080 12 днів тому

    Try it in Raymond’s sink 🤣

  • @mitchcarter261
    @mitchcarter261 12 днів тому

    I had a teacher who had picture frames up, but never got around to putting pictures in them. Like at least 4 weeks went by. So I printed out some internet memes and put them in and a few days later i walked into the room and she started hitting me asking how long they have been in there. Next day she had pictures of her family in there.

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 12 днів тому

      Yes!! I got in trouble once when there was a principal change. I took another teachers name that had and administration degree and put her name plate on the principal office door. Needless to say. I walked away with wounds. lol but it was funny and still is.

  • @gmg9010
    @gmg9010 13 днів тому

    Halloween of 2021 some of my old coworkers scared my old boss with a life size version of Pighead from the saw franchise.

  • @KagomeMorino
    @KagomeMorino 13 днів тому

    Had a toilet bowl cleaner that was NASTY. Would smoke up and fume out as soon as it hit any bio waste. Lord! Got a bloody nose from it the one time. Didn't mix it, always flush the toilets and urinals before hand but man it was nasty. Lucky we changed bowl cleaner 😂

  • @Kilomanjaro11
    @Kilomanjaro11 13 днів тому

    Hey jeff how do you handle instructors/teachers you constantly complain? I have one who writes work orders im not doing this im not doing that my boss tells me this guy just like to conplain about everything not gonna lie its kinda stress full.

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 13 днів тому

       My Boss yelled at me @mrjeffthecustodian ua-cam.com/video/uBxwmOPJDGE/v-deo.html

  • @mybackhurts7020
    @mybackhurts7020 13 днів тому

    That would be catastrophic at my school 😂😂😂

  • @NotAloneStudios
    @NotAloneStudios 13 днів тому

    Too good 😂

  • @jgonz3542
    @jgonz3542 13 днів тому

    Mr. Jeff, I was so excited to start my new chapter in the "Custodial arts" but there's a lady on my team who's a total racist button pusher. I REALLY am starting to enjoy the work, and I think part of that is cause of your videos. Keep em coming dude...as far as I'm concerned your "team lead."

    • @mrjeffthecustodian
      @mrjeffthecustodian 13 днів тому

      Just continue to enjoy the work!! Don’t let that button pusher get in your head. Just do the job. Go home and leave it there. Thanks for the kind words. Always looking for video topic and ideas. Your comment gave me an idea. Have a wonderful day.

  • @alexmckeel9128
    @alexmckeel9128 16 днів тому

    Muster gas

  • @payneangel
    @payneangel 17 днів тому

    Ain’t that the truth

  • @payneangel
    @payneangel 17 днів тому

    😂😂 yes done it