Nicholas Nelson
Coram
Summary
I am a diligent Head Custodian with 20+ years of experience of all levels of custodial work, with a proven track record in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in my facility. I successfully manage a custodial team to ensure efficient and thorough upkeep. I have had no disciplinary actions against me in all of my time of employment, and I am currently on the Head and Chief Civil Service list. I am proud to say that I am the Union President and Union Negotiator that's served my district in this capacity for over 15 years.
I feel that I have a natural ability to apply myself to any leadership role with motivation to foster a good cultural atmosphere, while teaching a level of professionalism amongst my staff. I work passionately and relentlessly to give my very best. My attitude and work ethic makes me very confident, without reservation, that I would be an excellent fit to your district.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Security/Watchman
The Reform Club
04.2014 - Current
- Conduct regular patrols, identifying potential hazards and addressing safety concerns.
- Operate surveillance systems to monitor activities and report incidents promptly.
- Collaborate with local authorities during emergencies to ensure swift resolution of issues.
- Train and mentor security team members, fostering professional development and operational excellence.
- Oversee safety of guests, employees and and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.
- Manage a team of security personnel, providing training and development opportunities to ensure their consistent growth and effectiveness.
Head Custodian
Springs Union Free School District
01.2005 - Current
- Supervise daily cleaning operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Train and mentor custodial staff on best practices and equipment usage.
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules for school facilities.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify areas needing improvement or repair.
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability for custodial teams.
- Increase overall satisfaction among users of the facility by consistently maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all spaces.
- Contribute to a positive school culture through professional interactions with students, staff, and visitors.
- Coordinate with contractors for timely completion of repair works ensuring minimal disruption to daily activities at the facility.
- Optimize energy efficiency by routinely monitoring HVAC systems and making necessary adjustments for optimal performance.
- Safeguard building security by performing regular checks on doors, windows, and alarms after hours or during weekends.
- Write annual evaluations for my crew members based on their performance.
- Facilitate disciplinary actions on my crew members, while at the same time educating and fostering accountability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pierson Highschool
Sag Harbor, NYAssociate of Science -
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GAAssociate of Science -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
- Fire safety protocols
- Emergency response awareness
- Active surveillance monitoring
- Facilities Maintenance
- Custodial experience
- Snow plowing
Timeline
Security/Watchman
The Reform Club
04.2014 - Current
Head Custodian
Springs Union Free School District
01.2005 - Current
High School Diploma -
Pierson Highschool
Associate of Science -
Morehouse College
Associate of Science -
Suffolk County Community College
SCOPE Award
The SCOPE award is a leadership award that recognizes outstanding service and dedication to the children that we serve. I was granted the award in 2023.