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Work History
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John Antonicelli

Port Chester,NY

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Assistant Director of Facilities with a strong background in managing school buildings, maintenance teams, and daily operations across a school district. Skilled in creating and following maintenance plans, keeping buildings safe and up to code, and working with staff, contractors, and local officials to get projects done right and on time. Known for improving how things run, staying on top of repairs, and making schools cleaner, safer, and more efficient—while supporting a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Facilities

Scarsdale School District
11.2020 - Current
    • Provide leadership and oversight of all district buildings and grounds operations, personnel, and daily functions to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient learning environment.
    • Lead and support maintenance, custodial, and grounds teams across multiple campuses, promoting accountability and high performance.
    • Direct, assign, train, and evaluate the performance of maintenance, custodial, and facilities staff; oversee hiring and onboarding of new employees.
    • Establish, manage, and enforce department policies on work schedules, leave requests, staffing levels, and employee accruals.
    • Ensure all staff receive appropriate in-service training to maintain safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures and best practices.
    • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and preventive maintenance programs to ensure facilities, grounds, and equipment are properly maintained.
    • Maintain regular communication with school administrators to address facility needs, upcoming projects, maintenance priorities, and operational concerns.
    • Coordinate with architects and engineers to develop, manage, and complete capital improvement projects and infrastructure upgrades.
    • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with school leaders, contractors, and vendors to support smooth operations.
    • Assess building operations and staff practices to ensure safety compliance; conduct routine audits of buildings, grounds, systems, and equipment.
    • Inspect construction and maintenance work performed by staff or contractors to verify quality and compliance with contracts, specifications, and local/state/federal codes.
    • Manage building automation systems to maintain system reliability.
    • Oversee sustainability efforts, integrating energy-efficient practices and promoting environmental responsibility across all sites.
    • Oversee the district's work order tracking system to ensure efficient resolution of facility needs and service requests.
    • Maintain comprehensive records of inspections, staff certifications, maintenance logs, and regulatory compliance documentation.
    • Coordinate emergency preparedness and lead rapid-response efforts during facility-related crises such as system failures, weather events, or safety threats.

Head Custodian

Edgewood Elementary School
01.2015 - 11.2020
  • Coordinate work requests, repairs, and relay information about special projects with the Directors of Facilities, Assistant Director, Maintenance and Grounds Departments
  • Coordinate with outside contractors to ensure all projects are done correctly and completed on time
  • Supervise operations and maintenance of boiler, HVAC, security, and fire systems throughout the building
  • Delegate responsibilities to custodians and cleaners and supervise task completion
  • Assist principal with annual allocations budget
  • Coordinate custodial and building schedules
  • Perform daily inspections of building and grounds and ensure the building is safe for operation
  • Coordinate timely and effective cleanup and removal of snow from school grounds
  • Communicate with parents, teaching staff, and administration on daily needs, requests, and special events
  • Monitor and oversee all work being done by outside contractors
  • Record all inventory of building maintenance and custodial supplies
  • Manage daily payroll and fuel usage logs, weekly playground equipment inspection logs, and monthly pest control logs
  • Maintain records on employee performance and training logs
  • Perform daily cleaning, maintenance, and repairs throughout the building

Custodian

Scarsdale Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Acted as deputy Head Custodian. In charge of staff, building schedules, payroll, assigning work tasks, and communicating with administration and management
  • Maintained boilers and heating programs
  • Performed minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work
  • Opened the building and ensured it was ready for daily operation
  • Coordinated with faculty and parents for event set-up and operation
  • Facilitated needs and requests of administrators and faculty

Custodian

Heathcote Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Acted as deputy Head Custodian. In charge of staff, building schedules, payroll, assigning work tasks, and communicating with administration and management
  • Maintained boilers and heating programs
  • Performed minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work
  • Opened the building and ensured it was ready for daily operation
  • Coordinated with faculty and parents for event set-up and operation
  • Facilitated needs and requests of administrators and faculty

Night Cleaner-in-Charge

Heathcote Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Maintained cleanliness in classrooms and common areas
  • Performed building maintenance and repairs
  • Supervised all after-school activities and events
  • Closed and secured school and building grounds

Education

High school diploma -

Archbishop Stepinac High School
White Plains, NY
06-2000

Skills

  • Personnel oversight
  • Performance evaluation
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Develop and manage schedules
  • Delegate tasks
  • Operations oversight
  • Inventory control
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Sustainability practices
  • Energy management
  • Relationship building
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks

Professional Memberships

  • Vice President, MADSA unit 10/2024 to Present
  • Vice President, CSEA Unit 8223, 9/2016 to 8/2017
  • Treasurer, CSEA Unit 8223, 9/2015 to 8/2016
  • Committee Member, Personal and Family Assistance Fund, 9/2015 to 11/2020

Timeline

Assistant Director of Facilities

Scarsdale School District
11.2020 - Current

Head Custodian

Edgewood Elementary School
01.2015 - 11.2020

Custodian

Scarsdale Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2015

Custodian

Heathcote Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2012

Night Cleaner-in-Charge

Heathcote Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2010

High school diploma -

Archbishop Stepinac High School

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