Musical Instrument Repair Supervisor

Los Angeles Unified School District

12d • $56 - $56

About The Position

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Service at [phone] or [phone]. A Musical Instrument Repair Supervisor manages the overall Musical Instrument Repair Shop operations in the District, supervises, assigns, inspects, and evaluates the work of assigned staff, provides technical work direction to staff, and monitors, inspects, and reviews work performed by vendors

Requirements

• PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED. You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation.
• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
• Four years of experience in musical instrument repair work with the Los Angeles Unified School District, or four years of paid lead or supervisory experience over repair work of a variety of musical instruments with a large musical instrument retailer or organization. Completion of a music instrument repair certificate, diploma, or equivalent credits from an educational institution may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A Facilities Planner Training Program Certificate is required by completion of the probationary period.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds in inspecting or assisting with projects when needed
• Auditory acuity as required to test instruments
• Visual acuity as required to inspect and repair instruments
• Manual dexterity as required to make repairs of small items and operate machines

Nice To Haves

• Principles of organization, personnel management, and progressive disciplinary procedures
• Pertinent employee health and safety laws, regulations, and District policies and procedures
• Pertinent provisions of labor contracts
• Tools, materials, parts, and methods used in shop and field repair of musical instruments, including pianos and organs
• Principles of supervision and management
• Care and use of tools and repair equipment
• Commercial sources of musical instrument parts and materials
• Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Recognize, analyze, and deal effectively with problems and issues
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and schedule the repair of musical instruments
• Estimate cost of repairs and replacements
• Care for and use tools and repair equipment
• Train and supervise employees
• Work effectively with school personnel, contractors, and vendors
• Diagnose instrument malfunctions and make appropriate recommendations
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Use a personal computer to input, edit, extract and format data and information
• Work effectively with administrators, other District personnel, and the public
• Work well under pressure of multiple priorities and short deadlines
• Manage through direct reporting personnel
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of direct and nondirect reporting personnel
• Maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, assigns, schedules, inspects, and certifies completion of operations performed by District shop and field work of musical instrument technicians.
• Directs the fiscal management of the unit.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, procedures, and policies.
• Confers with school administrators regarding the need for repair of musical instruments and the scheduling thereof.
• Evaluates damage to instruments and determines whether to repair or recommend replacement.
• Establishes standards of workmanship and work schedules and approves time reports.
• Estimates costs of labor and materials, orders non-stock parts, and inspects progress and finished work.
• Assists in establishing contract specifications for musical instrument purchases and repairs.
• Inspects or supervises the inspection of new instruments purchased for compliance with bid specifications.
• Supervises the maintenance of records and the preparation of reports.
• Provides emergency responses and related services to minimize safety hazards to students, employees, and the public.
• Trains and orients work crews in the proper and safe use of tools, equipment, and materials, and in corrective and preventative safety measures.
• Evaluates staff performance and conducts progressive discipline procedures and applies provisions of collective bargaining agreements when needed.
• Identifies and evaluates equipment, supplies, techniques, and systems.
• Ensures compliance with procurement procedures.
• Enters work order and requisition data utilizing computer systems.
• Communicates effectively with District staff, consultants, and the public using District communication applications.
• May act in place of a higher-level supervisor in case of absence.
• May participate or assist in obtaining contracts from private vendors.
• May interact with, coordinate, and inspect the work of vendors.

Benefits

• Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees