Assistant Plant Manager I & II

About the role

This recruitment includes both Assistant Plant Manager I and Assistant Plant Manager II classifications. Please proceed with your application and indicate your preferred job classification(s) within the application.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Checks plant security and intrusion alarms; locks and unlocks doors, gates, and windows; and contacts proper authority for assistance as needed.
• Affirms that cleaning and other custodial assignments are completed satisfactorily, reassigns duties as necessary to meet unforeseen circumstances, and affirms that facilities and equipment are ready for use by various groups.
• Provides information to school patrons and visitors regarding facilities and regulations, responds to requests for special services, may escort persons on campus, and represents the school to the public when the school is used as a community center.
• Supervises and participates in the operation of lower-pressure heating systems, ventilating and air conditioning systems, and related equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the operation, servicing, adjustment, and minor repair of power equipment, such as yard sweepers, yard vacuums, lawn mowers, edgers, weed eaters, scrubbing machines, carpet shampooers, and vacuum cleaners.
• Makes custodial time surveys and inspects custodial work; writes work schedules and makes inspection reports.
• Trains and supervises custodians in the selection and use of equipment and materials, safety practices, and approved procedures.
• Supervises the moving of equipment within the site.
• Receives, checks, and stores supplies and equipment.
• Supervises and participates in other custodial and gardening duties, including cleaning air intake screens and louvers, replacing lamps, mowing, edging and watering lawn areas; replenishing supplies in lavatory dispensers, and making minor repairs to furniture and other equipment.
• Maintains records and makes reports, including reports on damage to facilities and equipment.
• May act as an assistant to a Plant Manager on the day shift during school vacation cleanups.

  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.
  • Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency 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 without immediate supervision, or experience in supervising the work of janitors or custodians in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.

  Desirable Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of: Proper cleaning or polishing agents to use on various types of surfaces, including metals woodwork, floors, and floor coverings.
  • Building facilities, including low-pressure heating plants and electrical systems as they pertain to the operation of buildings.
  • Provisions of the California State Health and Safety Code pertaining to air pollution.
  • Fire and safety ordinances and regulations affecting school buildings, cleaning equipment, and safe work practices in custodial and gardening activities.

  Special Physical Requirements

  • Safely lift and move heavy supplies and equipment.
  • Stand and walk for long periods of time.

  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.

  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.
  • 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.

  Application Process

  • Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org .

  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.