Dominic Carapelli
Millville,NJ
Summary
Dynamic facilities management professional with a proven track record at Millville Board of Education. Experienced in budget management and maintenance planning, successfully implemented energy audits and optimized custodial operations. Strong problem-solving skills, effective staff recruitment and project coordination, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards across the district.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Facilities Manager
Millville Board Of Education
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated several, large construction projects, including the recent additions to Millville High School, and multiple complete school HVAC renovation projects.
- Created preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimal functionality of mechanical equipment, as well as the conditions of building envelopes.
- Assisted in managing budget allocations for facility operations and improvement projects.
- Responsible for several large-scale, building wide student and staff relocations, including furniture, teaching and custodial supplies.
- Conducted regular inspections of school facilities for cleanliness and also to identify areas in need of maintenance or upgrades.
- Created and monitored HVAC and lighting schedules for both staff and student comfort, as well as energy savings.
- Created several new positions within the department, including custodial "floaters"(custodians who are not assigned to a specific building full time, and help cover absences due to issues with not having substitutes). Also was responsible for the district hiring our own HVAC Technician and Plumber.
- Responsible for the programming of, and maintaining accurate records of, staff alarm codes for all buildings throughout the district. Also responsible for responding to both burglar and fire alarm calls outside of normal school hours, when necessary.
- Coordinated with facility manager and business administrator to develop both short-term, and long-term, maintenance plans, prioritizing projects based on budget constraints and need.
Assistant Director of Facilities
Bridgeton Public Schools
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Created several custodial "floater" positions that are still used in their district.
- Developed strong relationships with both school, and district, staff and administration in the short period of time in which I was there.
- Assisted in changes to preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
Custodial Supervisor
Millville Board Of Education
07.2017 - 03.2022
- Supervised daily custodial operations throughout the school district, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards, especially during COVID.
- Developed cleaning and staffing schedules for each building to optimize staff productivity and needs of each individual school.
- Prepared and submitted accident and injury reports.
- Conducted performance evaluations for custodial staff members, providing constructive feedback and setting achievable goals for improvement.
- Coordinated with outside vendors to provide supplies and equipment for district staff. This also included obtaining quotes for products, supplies, and equipment.
- Managed the district solar program, including addition of solar programs at additional buildings.
- Conducted energy audits to identify efficiency opportunities and implement corrective actions.
- Worked with HVAC maintenance vendor to create schedules that reduced energy consumption while maintaining comfort in buildings.
Education
Educational Facilities Manager Certification - Educational Facilities Management
Rutgers Center For Government Services
03-2022
Skills
- Budget management
- Facility inspections
- Staff recruitment
- Alarm system management
- Maintenance planning
- Custodial operations
- Energy audits
- Solar program management
- Performance evaluations
- Project coordination
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Assistant Facilities Manager
Millville Board Of Education
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Facilities
Bridgeton Public Schools
03.2022 - 09.2022
Custodial Supervisor
Millville Board Of Education
07.2017 - 03.2022
Educational Facilities Manager Certification - Educational Facilities Management
Rutgers Center For Government Services