Assistant Plant Manager

Jefferson Parish Schools•Gretna, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Plant Services in engineering, custodial, and minor maintenance at selected facilities as assigned by the Director of Plant Services. This role involves starting, stopping, and observing all equipment interconnected with the air conditioning and/or heating system, ensuring safety, security, cleanliness, and the overall appearance of various facilities. The position may require extended or on-call work hours due to emergencies or extenuating circumstances related to safety or operational routines.

Requirements

Must be able to read and write effectively
Must be able to comprehend instruction on operation of equipment of all types
Must be able to comprehend instruction in the use of chemicals
Ability to perform light maintenance functions
3+ years of progressively increasing experience in custodial services
Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culture-creator that can inspire and motivate
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations
Collaborative management style, with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results
High school diploma or GED
Must hold a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd class boiler and air conditioning license as determined
Maintain a valid Louisiana drivers’ license
Have knowledge of driving laws, interpreting traffic signals, signs
Ability to operate a manual transmission

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a mechanical trade
Two years of college with 48 credit hours earned

Responsibilities

Opens building in morning; secures building in afternoon.
Operates heating and air conditioning systems in absence of Engineer.
Sees that rooms are properly ventilated.
Replaces light globes or fluorescent tubes.
Receives supplies, checks inventory requesting janitorial supplies; supplies custodial staff; cafeteria and stadium.
Reports vandalism immediately to principal and keeps reports.
Checks firefighting equipment and playground equipment for good functioning and safety.
Repairs, removes or secures any unsafe equipment, reports same to principal.
Cuts and maintains school yard and shrubs, watering regularly.
Removes trash and debris from premises.
Buffs floor when appropriate.
Maintains cleanliness of halls and entrances during the day.
Clean classroom units as specified in accordance with work schedule and specified school needs.
Is available for school and school sponsored activities.
Outside agencies will pay for use of building as prescribed in policy manual.
Sets up for assemblies, conferences, plays, programs when required.
Supervises custodial staff, inspects their work, assigns duties, keeps and reports the time for himself and personnel, etc. in coordination with principal.
Performs light maintenance functions, makes minor repairs such as replacing faucet handles, light switches, door knobs and door adjustments, glass repairs, painting, etc. for all buildings on school plant.
Oils and lubricates fans, motors, etc.
Responsible to carry and answer system issued phone before, during and after normal work hours due to emergencies or extenuating circumstances related to safety or operational routine.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Plant Services.