Plant Manager IV

About the role

We are LAUSD, the second-largest school district in the nation. We focus on preparing students for success in college, career, and life through innovative education practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in custodial work including cleaning, gardening, and facility operation.
• Selects materials and equipment for cleaning various surfaces.
• Analyzes custodial needs and recommends priorities for the custodial program.
• Assigns special custodial duties for educational, social, and civic activities.
• Operates and supervises low-pressure heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
• Maintains inspection records and reports needs for repairs.
• Trains and instructs assigned custodial personnel.
• Orders, receives, checks, and disburses custodial and school supplies and equipment.
• Safely lifts and moves heavy supplies and equipment.
• Operates and supervises the use of various operations equipment.
• Issues keys, keeps records, and maintains a supply of spare keys.

Requirements

• Promotional status from LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service, or laid-off within the past 39 months.
• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
• Four years as a Plant Manager II or Plant Manager III, or above.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, materials, and methods of custodial work.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate custodial personnel.
• Ability to recognize maintenance needs and initiate appropriate action.
• Ability to make and adjust schedules.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare concise reports.
• Ability to operate 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.

Skills

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Insurance: Paid premiums for 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.

Pay

• $40.10 - $49.11 hourly.

Schedule

• Not specified.