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Staff Spotlight: Keith “Kane” Rodrigues (Ewa Beach Elementary)

Keith “Kane” Rodrigues

標題: Head Custodian
Jobsite: 伊娃海灘小學
在 HIDOE 工作多年: Nine years
Years in role: 3.5 years

問:請簡述您的職業發展路徑。
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.

問:您的主要職責是什麼?
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.

問:工作中最喜歡的部分? 
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.