Kelvin Dickson
Whippany,NJ
Summary
To obtain a position with a company or organization where I can maximize my skills in general maintenance, renovations and leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boiler Operator LP
Preakness Health Center
10.2021 - Current
- Safe operations of boilers and heaters
- Light repair work throughout the building
- Operated and maintained steam boilers to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to execute repairs and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Documented operational logs, ensuring accuracy for regulatory compliance and safety audits.
- Monitored boiler systems, adjusting controls for efficiency and preventing operational disruptions.
Maintenance Technician
The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Maintenance technician set up for events and programs fill work orders, Maintain boilers and HVAC units escorting vendors and contractors Maintain the health and safety of the building.
- Conducted routine maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed and repaired equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime and enhance facility performance.
Maintenance Supervisor
The Calais School
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Manage building and equipment set up PMP, set up vendors for special services, instruct staff on projects and daily duties, Maintain logs of projects, repairs, and daily duties with maintenance requests.
- Collaborated with vendors for timely procurement of maintenance supplies and services, optimizing budget adherence.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to prolong equipment lifespan and reduce emergency repairs.
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure timely completion of facility repairs and upkeep.
- Coordinated scheduling for routine inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Facilities Manager
Philips Academy
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Manage building and equipment maintenance
- Manage vendor relationships through clear and concise communication channels, ensuring timely delivery of products and services
- Documenting and processing
- Keeping maintenance records
- Ensure health and safety of buildings and staff
- Managed facility operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance programs to enhance facility efficiency.
- Coordinated vendor contracts, optimizing service delivery and cost management strategies.
Facilities Manager
NJ Community Development Corp
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Supervise and distribute the deployment of work orders, landscaping, snow removal and other duties
- Arrange setup and breakdown of events
- Oversee the overall maintenance of 17 properties
- Meet with vendors and contractors
- Maintain work vehicles
- Provide weekly reports, work orders and purchases
- Led cross-functional teams to execute facility upgrades, improving functionality and aesthetics.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs, reducing downtime and enhancing user experience.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in facility management and safety protocols.
Maintenance Worker
NJ Community Development Corp
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintain and repair residential, schools and retail properties. Including carpentry, plumbing and electrical
- On-call for alarm systems for properties
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Performed repairs on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems to maintain operational efficiency.
Facilities Manager
Community Charter School
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Maintain the integrity and safety of 3 sites
- Assist Principal in special projects
- Order and maintain janitorial supplies
- In-house repairs
- Meet & coordination with outside contractors and vendors
- Established budgets for facility projects, aligning resources with organizational goals and priorities.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to foster a culture of safety awareness.
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Performing repairs
- Parts cleaning
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Mechanical repair
Certification
- EPA Lead Renovators, NJ Safe Maintenance for Multiple Dwellings and HVAC Clinic
- Black Seal
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
01.2025 - 01.2026
Maintenance Supervisor
The Calais School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Facilities Manager
Philips Academy
11.2021 - 01.2024
Boiler Operator LP
Preakness Health Center
10.2021 - Current
Facilities Manager
NJ Community Development Corp
03.2019 - 10.2021
Maintenance Worker
NJ Community Development Corp
07.2017 - 03.2019
Facilities Manager
Community Charter School
04.2014 - 06.2017