Joseph Ragusa
Summary
Facilities Coordinator with 5+ years of experience coordinating school facilities, housing, and grounds operations. Proven ability to manage maintenance programs, coordinate vendors, prioritize work orders, and support campus safety and functionality. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with hands-on technical expertise. Seeking to advance into a Housing and Grounds Manager role to drive operational efficiency and campus excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
General Maintenance / Facilities Coordinator
Pine Crest School
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinates daily operations for Upper School facilities and campus housing, ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained environments
- Prioritizes maintenance requests and work orders across multiple areas using facilities management systems
- Coordinates vendors and contractors, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard
- Serves as a key point of contact between maintenance staff, administration, vendors, and residents to maintain clear communication and expectations
- Maintains an active, hands-on role in general maintenance to stay connected to day-to-day operations and ensure quality work
- Conducts routine inspections, identify issues, and proactively address maintenance needs
- Collaborates with school leadership to plan and execute maintenance and repair projects
- Maintains a visible presence across campus, providing oversight, direction, and consistent follow-up to ensure accountability
- Responds to urgent and after-hours maintenance needs, supporting continuous campus operations
Global Maintenance Specialist
Ecolab Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Installed and maintained heavy hospitality dispenser equipment on cruise ships.
- Traveled globally to install and maintain equipment, supporting diverse international operations.
- Performed basic plumbing and electrical repairs to ensure equipment functionality.
Self Employed
Xtreme Reef Aquatics, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Small business owner providing sales, service, and equipment maintenance in the aquatic industry.
- Ran all aspects of the business.
- Sought to enhance professional abilities.
Aquatic Specialist
PETCO
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed sales and customer service.
- Upkept the aquatic department.
- Left to pursue own business.
Aquatic Sales Associate
All Pets Emporium
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for Sales.
- Upkept the aquatic equipment.
Contractor Assistant
CARR Construction
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for Home Renovations, including demo, general carpentry work.
- Plumbing and Electrical repairs and installations.
Education
Electrical
ABCI Institute
Coconut Creek, FL 08.2025 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Davie, FLSkills
- Facilities, Housing & Grounds Operations
- Work order management
- Vendor & Contractor Coordination
- Building systems management
- Preventative maintenance
- Operational efficiency
- Emergency response
- Staff coordination
- Strong communication across staff, vendors, and residents”
References
Available upon Request
Timeline
Electrical
ABCI Institute
08.2025 - 05.2026
General Maintenance / Facilities Coordinator
Pine Crest School
01.2020 - Current
Global Maintenance Specialist
Ecolab Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
Self Employed
Xtreme Reef Aquatics, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
Aquatic Specialist
PETCO
01.2014 - 01.2016
Aquatic Sales Associate
All Pets Emporium
01.2014 - 01.2016
Contractor Assistant
CARR Construction
01.2012 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Western High School