Thomas Suarez
Brooklyn
Summary
Motivated individual with Maintenance Experience passionate about leading teams and exceeding client expectations. contributes to a positive work environment while prioritizing Safety and Efficiency
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Custodian Engineer (provisional)
Department Of Education
Brooklyn
10.2025 - Current
- Documented and communicated issues concerning repairs and life safety situations per NYC Fire Code and DOB code for DOE school buildings.
- supervise the maintenance and operation of 2 low-pressure boilers.
- Managed payroll and supply budgets for NYC school building, ensuring compliance and resource allocation.
- Supervised team of local 94 and local 32BJ members in cleaning and maintaining NYC school buildings, fostering a safe and clean environment.
- maintained all records pertaining to building operations.
- requisitioned supplies for building maintenance.
Train Operator
MTA NYCT
New York
11.2021 - Current
- Safely operated trains in various settings, maintaining an exceptional safety and attendance record.
- Resolved passenger-related issues, hazards, and emergencies, contributing to a secure travel environment.
- Executed emergency response procedures, including passenger evacuation and first aid, to ensure safety.
- Reported mechanical or electrical malfunctions to Operations Control Center, collaborating with technicians to expedite resolution.
Operations Manager
Crothall Healthcare, Mount Sinai Morningside
New York
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed team of 130 personnel in a hospital with 495 beds.
- Established and annually reviewed standards and work procedures, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Assists in the hiring process; interviews, hiring and training of new associates.
- Orients, develops, and supervises all supervisory/housekeeping staff.
- Conducts regular inspections and makes recommendations to the facility.
- Monthly reporting of goals, accomplishments, and future plans.
- Conducted staff education sessions, enhancing staff knowledge on best practices and improving service delivery.
- Coordination of outside services (Pest Control, Medical and Solid Waste, Document Destruction, and Recycling program).
Operations Manager
Crothall Healthcare, The Phoenix Nursing and Rehab Center
Brooklyn
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Knowledgeable in DOH standards/practices.
- Established and annually reviewed standards and work procedures for Maintenance staff, ensuring compliance with DOH regulations.
- Plans work and staffing schedules.
- Assists in the hiring process; interviews, hiring and training of new associates.
- Orients, develops, and supervises all supervisory/maintenance staff.
- Conducted regular facility inspections, identifying areas for improvement and providing actionable recommendations.
- Reported monthly on goals and accomplishments.
- Facilitated staff education and training programs, enhancing team skills and overall performance.
- Communication with staff, administration, and other departments.
- Coordination of outside services (Pest Control, Medical and Solid Waste, Document Destruction, and Recycling program).
Site Coordinator
Aramark
Brooklyn
09.2011 - 04.2018
- Oversaw daily Cleaning/Maintenance of Educational Facility.
- Clearly communicated team goals, directed cleaning procedures, and implemented department personnel policies.
- Ensured daily schedules and objectives were met for all associates.
- Assisted Area Manager with facility inspections and made sure buildings complied with safety regulations.
- Emphasized performance, maintained morale, ensured staffing needs were met.
- Delivered verbal reprimands and proposed disciplinary measures.
- Evaluated the need for building or equipment repairs; made and supervised minor repairs.
- Operated and maintained Low-pressure boilers up to 150HP.
- Oversaw contractors that were working in the facility.
- Secured necessary supplies to ensure smooth facility operations.
Yard Supervisor
Andy's All Van
Brooklyn
02.2009 - 05.2010
- Yard supervisor in charge of handling inventory and overall stock in the auto salvage business.
- Helped inquiring customers by locating auto parts.
- Maintained a safe work environment for yard staff.
- Deconstructed incoming automobiles for parts extraction.
Education
Refrigeration Machine Operator -
Turner Trade School
New York, NY09-2024
High school Diploma -
Sheepshead bay High school
Brooklyn, NY08-2008
Skills
- Kronos timekeeping System
- Jacho/DOH Standards
- Epic bed Tracking System
- Basic Plumbing
- Basic Electric
- Low Pressure boilers
- Grounds keeping
- Department coordination
- Inventory management
- Employee Training
- Cleaning Machine maintenance
- Epay time keeping system
- Budget management
Certification
• Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q-99), Turner Starred School,
• Refrigerant Transition And Recovery Certification, EPA Universal,
• FDNY-S12, City wide sprinkler systems
• FDNY-S13, City wide standpipe systems
• FDNY S-95, Supervision of fire alarm systems and other related systems
• FDNY P-98, Super fuel piping in buildings
• FDNY A-35, To Operate and maintain air compressors
• FDNY P-99, Con low PSI oil burner
• Refrigerant Transition And Recovery Certification, EPA Universal,
• FDNY-S12, City wide sprinkler systems
• FDNY-S13, City wide standpipe systems
• FDNY S-95, Supervision of fire alarm systems and other related systems
• FDNY P-98, Super fuel piping in buildings
• FDNY A-35, To Operate and maintain air compressors
• FDNY P-99, Con low PSI oil burner
Professional References
- Steven Destephano, Custodian Engineer 718 986 2843
- Jose Cruz, Custodian, Engineer 929 340 8653
- Nahshon Jones, Director of Environmental services 917 673 7276
Timeline
Custodian Engineer (provisional)
Department Of Education
10.2025 - Current
Train Operator
MTA NYCT
11.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Crothall Healthcare, Mount Sinai Morningside
01.2019 - 11.2021
Operations Manager
Crothall Healthcare, The Phoenix Nursing and Rehab Center
04.2018 - 01.2019
Site Coordinator
Aramark
09.2011 - 04.2018
Yard Supervisor
Andy's All Van
02.2009 - 05.2010
Refrigeration Machine Operator -
Turner Trade School
High school Diploma -
Sheepshead bay High school