Victor Calderon
North Plainfield,NJ
Summary
Facilities management professional with focus on maintaining and improving facility operations. Known for reliability and flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Strong team collaboration and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless operations and high standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Manager
ECLC of NJ
01.2021 - Current
- Open school daily, manage the heating and cooling system, order supplies, manage maintenance issues, manage inventory, conduct fire inspections, manage garbage and recycling, conduct fire drills, implement lockdowns, ensure security, manage yearly inspections, attend meetings, attend special events, and communicate with vendors and staff.
- Electrical Experience: replace bulbs, change ballast, replace outlets, light switches, run computer wires, run phone wires, repair wires, and install emergency lights and exit signs, troubleshoot when outlets or lights go out.
- Plumbing Experience: install wax seals on toilets, replace urinal or toilet flusher's, install new toilets, unclog toilets, unclog pipes using a drain machine, replace pipes under sinks, install faucets, replace, and install PVC pipes, and change urinal cartridges.
- Maintenance Experience: spackle and sand walls, install carpets, paint classrooms and hallways, change ceiling tiles, change A/C filters, install A/C units, change batteries on all electrical equipment, fix and paint furniture, build furniture, perform minor repairs on cleaning equipment, remove snow, paint parking spot numbers, use an auger to install bollards, fix walkie-talkies, maintain playground equipment, fill in potholes in the parking lot, and check buses for any issues.
- Managed facility operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Developed maintenance schedules, optimizing equipment performance and reliability.
- Coordinated vendor contracts and service agreements for facility management services.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives, enhancing resource allocation across multiple facilities.
- Led team training programs, improving staff efficiency and operational workflow.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and prioritize repairs effectively.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
Custodian
Livingston Public Schools
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Perform cleaning and sanitation of classrooms, bathrooms, offices, and common areas; manage supplies, set up for meetings and events, take care of garbage and recycling, operate vehicles, and related duties. This includes maintenance plumbing (toilets, faucets, pipes, water fountains), and flooring (strip, seal, buff, wax, carpet, and gym floor maintenance). Experienced in general maintenance, including painting, ceiling and tile repair, furniture assembly and repair, A/C filter changes, minor roof repairs, snow removal, landscaping, and grounds upkeep.
- Operated and maintained cleaning equipment, including floor buffers and vacuums, ensuring optimal performance.
- Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety protocols to promote efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborated with management to establish best practices for facility maintenance, enhancing overall service quality.
Head Custodian
Beloved Community Charter School
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Open schools in the morning, order cleaning supplies, order cleaning equipment, manage construction projects, manage maintenance tickets, print requisitions, manage inventory, hire, train, supervise and evaluate employees, R.T.K. survey, water testing, fire inspection, manage garbage and recycling, fire drills, lock downs, meter inspection, security, attend meetings, attend special events, communicate with vendors and staff.
- Electrical Experience: replace bulbs, install cameras, change ballast, replace outlets, light switches, run computer wires, install smart boards, wall heaters, emergency lights & exit signs.
- Plumbing Experience: install wax seals on toilets, replace urinal flusher's, install water fountains and repair, install new toilets, unclog toilets, replace pipes under sinks, install faucets, clean grease traps, replace and install pvc pipes.
- Flooring Experience: strip, seal, buff & wax floors, Refinish Gym floors with Urethane, shampoo carpets.
- Maintenance Experience: spackle and sand walls, install carpets, repair and install floor tiles, paint classrooms, and hallways, change ceiling tiles, minor roof repairs, change a/c filters, change batteries on all electrical equipment, fix and paint furniture, build furniture, sand and seal outdoor wood furniture, paint outside rails, minor repairs on cleaning equipment, snow removal, cut grass, install mulch, paint parking lines.
Head Custodian
Greater Brunswick Charter School
05.2014 - 07.2019
- Open school in the morning, order cleaning supplies, order cleaning equipment, manage construction projects, manage maintenance tickets, print requisitions, manage inventory, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate employees, R.T.K. Survey, water testing, fire inspection, managing garbage and recycling, fire drills, lockdowns, meter inspection, security, attending meetings, attending special events, and communicating with vendors and staff.
- Electrical Experience: replace bulbs, install cameras, change ballasts, replace outlets, light switches, run computer wires, install smart boards, wall heaters, emergency lights, and exit signs.
- Plumbing Experience: install wax seals on toilets, replace urinal flusher's, install water fountains and repair them, install new toilets, unclog toilets, replace pipes under sinks, install faucets, and clean grease traps, as well as replace and install PVC pipes.
- Flooring Experience: strip, seal, buff, and wax floors; refinish gym floors with urethane; shampoo carpets.
- Maintenance Experience: spackle and sand walls, install carpets, repair and install floor tiles, paint classrooms and hallways, change ceiling tiles, perform minor roof repairs, change A/C filters, change batteries on all electrical equipment, fix and paint furniture, build furniture, sand and seal outdoor wood furniture, paint outside rails, perform minor repairs on cleaning equipment, remove snow, cut grass, install mulch, and paint parking lines.
- Supervised daily custodial operations, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards across school facilities.
- Trained and mentored custodial staff on best practices in sanitation and maintenance procedures.
- Developed and implemented cleaning schedules to optimize workflow efficiency and resource allocation.
- Coordinated inventory management of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability of essential materials at all times.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Residential Custodian
The Heights at Montclair State University
01.2012 - 01.2014
- On-going cleaning & sanitation of dorm rooms and common areas; prep floors, furniture, windows, and walls for student moves; snow-removal and landscaping; maintain lighting, detectors; safe access & egress; observe fire laws. Reason for leaving was offered a Head Custodian Position.
School Custodian
Mount Saint Mary Academy
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Clean, mop, wax, vacuum & sanitize classrooms, bathrooms, halls, stairs, offices, and entry areas. Replace bulbs, bathroom supplies; set up for meetings & events; strip, seal & finish floor surfaces; shampoo carpets; take care of garbage and recycling; operate vehicles; and related duties. Reason for Leaving: Budget reduction by management.
Facilities Custodian
Siemens Medical Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Clean, mop, wax, vacuum & sanitize classrooms, bathrooms, halls, stairs, offices, and entry areas. Replace bulbs, bathroom supplies; set up for meetings & events; strip, seal & finish floor surfaces; shampoo carpets; take care of garbage and recycling; plus, safe handling & storage of chemicals. Reason for Leaving: Job offer above with much shorter commute time.
Prep and Used Car Service Manager
Planet Honda
01.1998 - 01.2010
- Auto Detailing: washing, waxing, buffing, shampooing, all types of vehicles.
- Alarm and Audio installations: Installing alarms, Lojack, remote starters, amps, speakers, radios.
- New Vehicle Accessories Installer: Installing spoilers, sun visors, rims, pinstriping, fog lights, and all other type of accessories.
- Prep and Used Car Service Manager: Handled customers complaints, installations, or service work to be done. Generated all work orders daily. Generated all invoices on all work completed. Distributed work orders to Mechanics and Prep crew daily, worked closely with crew, Responsible for the dept timesheets, responsible for employees time off, Hire and fire employees, Handled ordering parts and supplies, Responsible for deliveries of New and Used vehicles daily, Answered customer and internal calls, responsible for managing all vehicle keys with key machine, responsible for making sales on accessories or maintenance service, Attending weekly meetings, followed up on repairs and parts ordered, communicated with vendors on a daily basis, responsible for 30+ employees, handled all new and used car deliveries, responsible for keeping vehicle lot in order, snow duty, Reason for leaving: layoffs.
Education
GED -
Jersey City Adult High School
Jersey City, NJ12.2002
Skills
- Computer (30 years)
- Teamwork
- Decision Making
- Multi-Tasking
- Bilingual English- Spanish
- Environmental compliance
- System inspections
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Certified Educational Facilities Manager July 2019 to Present
- New Jersey Educational Facility Management Program
- Indoor Air Quality Designated Persons February 2022 to Present
- Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Program
- Integrated Pest Management Coordinator April 2022 to Present New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- Osha Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments August 2019 to Present Rutgers Center for Government Services
- Low Pressure Black Seal NJ boiler License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Facilities Manager
ECLC of NJ
01.2021 - Current
Custodian
Livingston Public Schools
10.2019 - 01.2021
Head Custodian
Beloved Community Charter School
07.2019 - 01.2020
Head Custodian
Greater Brunswick Charter School
05.2014 - 07.2019
Residential Custodian
The Heights at Montclair State University
01.2012 - 01.2014
School Custodian
Mount Saint Mary Academy
01.2011 - 01.2012
Facilities Custodian
Siemens Medical Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2011
Prep and Used Car Service Manager
Planet Honda
01.1998 - 01.2010
GED -
Jersey City Adult High School