Keith “Kane” Rodrigues

제목: Head Custodian
Jobsite: '에와 비치 초등학교
히도에서의 세월: Nine years
Years in role: 3.5 years

Q: 본인의 커리어 경로에 대해 간략하게 설명해 주세요.
A: I wanted to be a chef but a few years ago I ended up in a supervisor role at a retail store. From there, I ended up as a custodian in the Campbell-Kapolei Complex. A few years later, I ended up as the head custodian. My career has taken me down many paths to the one I finally love.

질문: 주요 업무는 무엇인가요?
A: To make sure all custodians have supplies, tools and anything that is needed to get their job done right and safely. I also help to find substitutes when other custodians are out on vacation. There are also a lot of duties that are not in my job description, but that is why I feel that I am a good team player – I do it for the kids.

Q: 이 직업에서 가장 좋아하는 부분은 무엇인가요? 
A: Seeing the students. They can make a bad day turn into a good one.

Q: What advice do you have for people considering this role?
A: Make sure you are able to work well with others, able to multitask and be a good team player.

Q: How do you feel your job supports students?
A: I help the kids have a clean and safe environment to learn.

Keith “Kane” Rodrigues was named the 2023 HIDOE Employee of the Year.