Plant Manager I

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JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES A Plant Manager I supervises, plans, coordinates, and participates in the cleaning, gardening and operation of a school or office plant or plants, is 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. The level of classification is determined by the custodial daily labor allotment at the site or sites. 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. MINIMUM 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. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39-month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires. Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, preferably AND Successful completion of the Maintenance and Operations Branch authorized courses in Building & Grounds Worker Fundamentals, Computer Essentials, Supervision, and Scheduling Practices. Experience : One year of experience in janitorial, custodial or building maintenance work is required as designated below, preferably including experience in school operations. Special: 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 Special Physical Requirements: Safely lift and move heavy supplies and equipment Stand and walk for long periods of time DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of: Principles, materials, and methods of custodial work Various types of surfaces and coverings and the appropriate cleaning, polishing, and protective agents Safe and efficient operation of low-pressure and other heating equipment, ventilating and air conditioning systems, and other building equipment Electrical systems in building and grounds operation Fire and safety ordinances and regulations affecting school buildings Procedures for the report, storage, and disbursement of materials and the maintenance of records Pollution control regulations Methods and materials used in minor maintenance of buildings and equipment Principles of supervision and obligations of supervisors under the provisions of the labor agreement applicable to subordinates Basic personnel and payroll rules and procedures Flag courtesy and care Further, the ideal candidate will also possess the ability to effectively: Supervise, train, and evaluate custodial personnel Make and adjust schedules Recognize maintenance needs and initiate appropriate action Maintain records and prepare concise reports Use and care for operations equipment Make minor repairs to facilities and equipment Work harmoniously with school personnel and the public Operate a computer and peripheral equipment EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS The assessment process for this classification will tentatively consist of a Computerized Multiple-Choice Test and a Scored Questionnaire. This is a competitive process as we anticipate a number of well-qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL, your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in the on-line application. In your application you may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application. Additionally, please attach evidence of graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency demonstrating you meet the EDUCATION requirement (refer to the Minimum Requirements section). Please be sure to include correspondence from @ lausd.net and @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. 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ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch #J-18808-Ljbffr