Plant Manager

Plant Manager Jefferson Parish Schools CHATEAU ESTATES SCHOOL - Kenner, Louisiana – Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5620206 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Position Description: The 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 includes starting, stopping, and observing all equipment that is interconnected with the air conditioning and heating system, safety, security, cleanliness, and the entire appearance at various facilities. Scope of Responsibility: Open building in morning; secure building in afternoon. Operate heating and air conditioning systems. Ensure rooms are properly ventilated. Replace light globes or fluorescent tubes. Receive supplies, check inventory, and request janitorial supplies; supply custodial staff (do not supply to cafeteria or stadium). Report vandalism immediately to principal and keep reports. Check firefighting equipment and playground equipment for good functioning and safety. Repair, remove or secure any unsafe equipment, report same to principal. Cuts and maintains school yard and shrubs, watering regularly. Remove trash and debris from premises. Buff floors when appropriate. Maintain cleanliness of halls and entrances during the day. Cleans classroom units as specified in accordance with work schedule and specified school needs. Be available for school and school-sponsored activities. Outside agencies will pay for use of building as prescribed in policy manual. Set up for assemblies, conferences, plays, programs when required. Supervise custodial staff, inspect their work, assign duties, keep and report the time for himself/herself and personnel, etc. in coordination with principal. Perform light maintenance functions, making minor repairs such as replacing faucet handles, light switches, door knobs and door adjustments, glass repairs, painting, etc. for all buildings on school plant. Respond to system‑issued iPhone before, during, and after normal work hours due to emergencies or extenuating circumstances related to safety or operational routine. Maintain files and operate computer and other machines. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Plant Services. Skills and Qualifications Detail‑oriented, independent self‑starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess: 3+ years of progressively increasing experience 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. Maintain a valid Louisiana drivers’ license. Have knowledge of driving laws, interpreting traffic signals, signs. Ability to operate a manual transmission. Desirable Qualifications High school diploma or GED/Hi Set. Two years of experience in a mechanical trade. Two years of college with 48 credit hours earned. Physical Involvement Walking and carrying tools, equipment, building materials, etc. are constant, everyday requirements. Surfaces vary including mud conditions after a rain, gravel, concrete, dirt, grass, etc. Climbing 6, 8, 10, and 12 foot step ladder, extension ladder, stairs and scaffolding are routinely required. This climbing often includes carrying of tools, building materials, etc. Trunk flexion and squatting are necessary requirements in accomplishing tasks such as working under raised buildings, in attic spaces, toilet room enclosures, etc., again often necessitating carrying tools, building materials, etc. Lifting is required daily in accomplishing tasks. Building materials, electrical panels, small generator and pump equipment, desks, full mop buckets, etc., are necessarily moved, in some cases loaded and unloaded from vehicles. Fifty pounds is the maximum expected load for one person. Two and three person coordinated lifting is occasionally required. Compensation JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits package. Position Type: Full‑Time Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information TRACIE BRUNO , Principal CHATEAU ESTATES SCHOOL Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. 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