Assistant Plant Manager I & II
Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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.
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.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Checks plant security and intrusion alarms; locks and unlocks doors, gates, and windows; and contacts proper authority for assistance as needed.
Assures that cleaning and other custodial assignments are completed satisfactorily, reassigns duties as necessary to meet unforeseen circumstances, and assures 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. Laid‑off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39‑month period; such employees may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility expires.
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.
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:
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
Further, the ideal candidate will also possess the ability to effectively:
Use custodial and gardening supplies and equipment and instruct others in their use
Use common hand tools and make minor repairs
Plan, layout, and supervise the work of others
Determine time required by custodial tasks and write work schedules
Maintain records and prepare reports
Use power equipment and hand tools necessary for grounds, lawn, and floor maintenance
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.
EEO STATEMENT
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, 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, (213) 241-7685.
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.
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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.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Checks plant security and intrusion alarms; locks and unlocks doors, gates, and windows; and contacts proper authority for assistance as needed.
Assures that cleaning and other custodial assignments are completed satisfactorily, reassigns duties as necessary to meet unforeseen circumstances, and assures 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. Laid‑off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39‑month period; such employees may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility expires.
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.
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:
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
Further, the ideal candidate will also possess the ability to effectively:
Use custodial and gardening supplies and equipment and instruct others in their use
Use common hand tools and make minor repairs
Plan, layout, and supervise the work of others
Determine time required by custodial tasks and write work schedules
Maintain records and prepare reports
Use power equipment and hand tools necessary for grounds, lawn, and floor maintenance
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.
EEO STATEMENT
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, 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, (213) 241-7685.
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
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