Plant Manager I

Los Angeles Unified School District

22h • Onsite

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.

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.
• Successful completion of the Maintenance and Operations Branch authorized courses in Building & Grounds Worker Fundamentals, Computer Essentials, Supervision, and Scheduling Practices.
• One year of experience in janitorial, custodial or building maintenance work is required as designated below, preferably including experience in school operations.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle may be required for some positions.
• Safely lift and move heavy supplies and equipment
• Stand and walk for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of principles, materials, and methods of custodial work
• Extensive knowledge of various types of surfaces and coverings and the appropriate cleaning, polishing, and protective agents
• Extensive knowledge of safe and efficient operation of low-pressure and other heating equipment, ventilating and air conditioning systems, and other building equipment
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems in building and grounds operation
• Extensive knowledge of fire and safety ordinances and regulations affecting school buildings
• Extensive knowledge of procedures for the report, storage, and disbursement of materials and the maintenance of records
• Extensive knowledge of pollution control regulations
• Extensive knowledge of methods and materials used in minor maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Extensive knowledge of principles of supervision and obligations of supervisors under the provisions of the labor agreement applicable to subordinates
• Extensive knowledge of basic personnel and payroll rules and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of flag courtesy and care
• Ability to effectively supervise, train, and evaluate custodial personnel
• Ability to make and adjust schedules
• Ability to recognize maintenance needs and initiate appropriate action
• Ability to maintain records and prepare concise reports
• Ability to use and care for operations equipment
• Ability to make minor repairs to facilities and equipment
• Ability to work harmoniously with school personnel and the public
• Ability to operate a computer and peripheral equipment

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, coordinates, and participates in the cleaning, gardening and operation of a school or office plant or plants.
• Responsible to a school principal or other site administrator for the cleanliness and operation of the facility and to the Maintenance and Operations Branch for technical supervision.
• Supervises and participates in custodial work in cleaning rooms, toilets, halls, walks, stairways, shops, gymnasiums, libraries, walls, fixtures, and equipment, including sweeping, polishing, mopping, dusting, dressing floors, vacuuming, and disinfecting.
• Selects materials and equipment for cleaning a wide variety of floors, walls, and other surfaces.
• Analyzes custodial needs and recommends priorities for the custodial program.
• Prepares, adjusts, and assigns work schedules for regular and special cleaning, and the recycling program including school-vacation cleanups, and assures that facilities are unlocked and secured as necessary.
• Assigns special custodial duties for various educational, social, and civic activities, and to meet emergencies, and arranges for proper equipment, heating, ventilating, and lighting.
• Operates and supervises the operation of low-pressure heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and related equipment.
• Operates, services, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to power equipment, including yard sweepers, yard vacuums, scrubbing machines, carpet shampooers, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, edgers, weed eaters, and related gardening equipment, and supervises the use of such equipment and other operations equipment.
• Inspects the plant and equipment in order to maintain custodial standards and nonhazardous conditions, evaluates employee performance and initiates corrective action, assures safe and efficient operation of equipment, determines the need for maintenance work, and coordinates maintenance services with custodial and school schedules.
• Maintains inspection records, reports needs for repairs to the site administrator or to the appropriate maintenance office, and may make minor repairs.
• Maintains records and submits reports on plant security, vandalism, thefts, emergencies, supplies, operation costs, use of facilities, and related matters.
• Trains and instructs assigned custodial personnel in cleaning methods, use of materials, operation of custodial and gardening recycling procedures, equipment, and related tasks, and may assist Area branch personnel in training new custodians.
• Confers with school personnel, administrators, the public, and students in regard to the utilization of facilities and equipment, site security, special programs and activities, and regulation.
• Orders, receives, checks and disburses custodial and school supplies and equipment; stores and distributes school supplies and equipment; maintains an inventory and maintains related records as required.
• Supervises and participates in watering lawns, shrubs, and trees, involving the operation of manual or automatic irrigation systems in accordance with instructions from the Maintenance and Operations Branch.
• Supervises the removal of weeds and debris from paved and unplanted areas.
• Issues keys, keeps records, and maintains a supply of spare keys.
• Supervises and participates in moving audio-visual and other equipment within the school or office site.
• Maintains records of shutoff valves and utility cutoffs, including fire sprinkler systems; checks and operates fire extinguishers; and may operate or supervise the operation of a swimming pool filtering system and related equipment.
• Reviews and submits custodial time reports.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED