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Sanja Jackson

Sanja Jackson

Garfield,NJ

Summary

District Facilities Supervisor and Certified Educational Facilities Manager (CEFM) with proven experience overseeing multi-site school operations across 8 buildings and managing 50+ custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff. Expertise in facility operations, budget management, vendor coordination, regulatory compliance, and emergency response. Known for driving operational efficiency, improving team performance, and maintaining safe, high-performing environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

District Custodial Supervisor

Paramus Board of Education
Paramus, NJ
12.2022 - 03.2026

• Managed daily operations for 8 school facilities, including 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and 5 elementary schools, to uphold safety, cleanliness, and efficiency protocols.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate 50+ custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff, managing scheduling, overtime, and performance accountability

• Collaborated with Director of Buildings & Grounds to strategize budget planning and oversee purchasing and capital improvement initiatives.

• Directed procurement initiatives and forged strong vendor relationships to ensure optimal pricing and service excellence.

• Directed work order management within FMX system to ensure prompt response and completion of maintenance requests.

• Led emergency response initiatives for incidents such as fire alarms, flooding, security breaches, and mechanical failures.

• Managed all aspects of snow removal operations, including team scheduling, task delegation, and on-site supervision to maintain safe school environments.

• Performed comprehensive inspections to enhance operational safety and address maintenance needs.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Right-to-Know, and AHERA regulations, maintaining audit and inspection readiness (QSAC)

• Coordinated logistics and preparations to ensure facilities meet requirements for community use and district initiatives.

• Facilitated staff training sessions focused on compliance with safety procedures and operational standards.

• Conducted annual performance evaluations for custodial staff, providing feedback to enhance efficiency and team performance.

Head Custodian

Pascack Valley Regional School District
Montvale, NJ
07.2020 - 02.2023
  • Implemented and monitored custodial procedures for high school facility, guaranteeing a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff during all activities.
  • Conducted daily routine inspections to monitor custodial staff performance and ensure adherence to established quality control measures.
  • Managed liaison responsibilities between administration and custodial team, focusing on facility needs and efficient scheduling processes.
  • Managed floor care and sanitation efforts while coordinating event setups and responding effectively to emergencies.
  • Evaluated inventory status and organized supply logistics to support uninterrupted operational workflows.
  • Conducted regular assessments to guarantee adherence to safety standards and district regulations.
  • Supervised custodial snow operations, focusing on staffing strategy formulation, progress oversight, and direct operational assistance.

Day Custodian

iLearn Schools
Fair Lawn, NJ
05.2017 - 10.2020
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized school environment during instructional hours.
  • Performed routine and deep cleaning duties including floor stripping and waxing, carpet extraction, restroom sanitation, and detailed cleaning of classrooms, offices, cafeterias, and common areas.
  • Supported daily cafeteria operations for breakfast and lunch, including setup, cleanup, and sanitation.
  • Responded promptly to spills, safety concerns, and building needs; completed event setup and breakdown; maintained cleanliness of building grounds and surrounding premises; and reported maintenance issues through the work order system.
  • Assisted with snow removal operation

Education

High School Diploma -

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick
05-2022

High School - undefined

Panche Arsovski Skopje
Skopje, Macedonia
05-2006

Skills

Facilities & Building Operations

Staff Leadership & Workforce Management

Budgeting & Cost Control

Vendor & Contract Management

OSHA, AHERA & Safety Compliance

Emergency & Crisis Response

Preventive Maintenance Programs

Work Order Systems (FMX)

Capital Planning Support

Inspections & Regulatory Readiness

LANGUAGES

Macedonian
English
Some Spanish

Timeline

District Custodial Supervisor

Paramus Board of Education
12.2022 - 03.2026

Head Custodian

Pascack Valley Regional School District
07.2020 - 02.2023

Day Custodian

iLearn Schools
05.2017 - 10.2020

High School - undefined

Panche Arsovski Skopje

High School Diploma -

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey