Operations Engineer Chief, Class 7 - Ruby Van Meter/Smouse - Start Date July 1

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

13h•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as lead custodial staff in assigned facilities. Responsibilities may include coordinating staff schedule; Maintaining inventories and supplies; Conducting basic building safety inspections; Providing maintenance and repair to equipment and building facilities; and performing custodial duties. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; Specific positions requirements will vary depending on the need operations department. The Operations Engineer Chief directs the work of the custodial employees in the building and assures the performance of cleaning assignments, building maintenance, and safety requirements.

Requirements

Three years of custodial experience.
Two years of leadership experience.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of a computer and Microsoft Office tools.
Working knowledge of good housekeeping practices and procedures; ability to operate cleaning equipment.
Working knowledge of broiler room/geothermal system operations and related equipment.
Leadership skills.
Ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment and promote spirit of cooperation with others.
Competency working in a culturally diverse environment.

Responsibilities

Assure cleanliness inside and outside the building/complex.
Order and manage sufficient supplies to properly maintain facility.
Assist custodial specialist to ensure that preventive maintenance objectives are achieved.
Assist custodial specialist in the preparation of work schedules for staff.
Perform tasks as assigned by the building administration in order to meet the unique needs of the building and its occupants.
Assist the director of custodial services and custodial specialists in the annual performance evaluation of subordinate employees.
Perform all cleaning tasks required to maintain the facility.
Communicate with operations staff to ensure the facility is properly heated, ventilated and maintained during night or day activities.
Provide leadership to ensure facility is secured each night to prevent loss of or damage to property, or failure of mechanical equipment.
Carry out all policies and procedures as set forth for building personnel in operations.
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as may be assigned

Benefits

Full-time employee has been working for 12 months prior to the job posting date.
Must have ten (10) days or fewer of family/personal sick leave.
Sick leave will be calculated based on the 12 previous months from the posting date for all employees.
All authorized FMLA leave (paid or unpaid) will be taken off the record
All authorized Worker’s Comp (paid or unpaid) will be taken off the record
Must not have any “no call/no show” incidents during the past 12 months from the posting date.
Must not have any unauthorized time during the past 12 months from the posting date.
Must be in an active paid status from the beginning of the posting.
Evaluation: composite score of “meets” or better on the most recent evaluation.
All staff must have one evaluation on file.
If no evaluation is on file by the end of the previous academic year, it will be considered a meets evaluation.
Discipline: no formal discipline during the past 12 months from the posting date for all employees.
Seniority: if two or more employees have relatively equal qualifications, the employee with greater seniority within the department or classification (depending on the position) will be given first consideration.