Plant Supervisor I

Please note: This is an open/promotional recruitment with promotional list taking precedence. There will be an eligible list established consisting of promotional (in-house) candidates and another separate list consisting of open (outside) candidates. The Rules and Regulations of the Classified Service allows for promotional candidates in the top three ranks to be considered prior to consideration of candidates on the open list unless the promotional list consists of fewer than three ranks.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Train schedule supervise and evaluate the performance of an assigned small custodial crew; prepare cleaning schedules; inspect completed work for accuracy and compliance with instructions and established standards; interview and select employees; recommend employee disciplinary actions as appropriate. E
• Inspect campus grounds and buildings take meter readings and check for potential safety hazards and maintenance needs; inspect roof tops rain gutters and downspouts for obstructions; inspect site for fire safety and report wear or damage to the appropriate department or personnel.E
• Supervise and participate in cleaning classrooms cafeterias kitchens auditoriums offices and other facilities as assigned; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum debris and graffiti as needed; oversee the clean up of assigned campus after recesses and lunch breaks. E
• Oversee and participate in the cleaning and disinfecting of drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks toilets and urinals; install and fill dispensers with towels soap toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors and tile. E
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; report burglaries violent students or visitors to appropriate school administrators and District School Safety Branch; set alarms as appropriate. E
• Participate in and direct the cleaning and sweeping of campus buildings and grounds; pick up paper and other debris from school grounds walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; wash windows and walls. E
• Assure proper posting for pesticide application notices according to established procedures and regulations.E
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; assemble and perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment as needed.E
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods. E
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums mops small hand and power tools buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned; operate a computer and assigned software two-way radio and other office equipment as assigned;.E
• Replace light bulbs and tubes clean chalkboards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables chairs walls windows blinds and floors; turn boilers and heaters on and off and add chemicals as necessary. E
• Prepare classrooms multi-purpose rooms and other facilities or areas for special events or meetings as assigned; set-up and assemble chairs tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; may set up operate and maintain audio visual equipment; clean up furniture equipment and debris following these events. E
• Confer with administrators teachers other departments and outside agencies regarding custodial and maintenance needs of school buildings grounds and facilities. E
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to personnel safety and assigned activities. E
• Monitor inventory levels of custodial supplies materials and equipment; order receive and maintain inventory of supplies materials and equipment; monitor emergency containers to assure proper water food and supply inventory. E
• Remain on call and coordinate response for emergency custodial needs as assigned; communicate with local law enforcement and public safety personnel to provide information and directions to specific campus locations; participate in disaster drills; perform emergency shut off for major utility services; operate emergency generators as necessary. E
• Evaluate the performance of assigned personnel and prepare required evaluation reports; adjust employee grievances.E
• Attend meetings with contractors and District personnel regarding reconstruction irrigation projects addition of portable classrooms work and location schedules and student safety. E

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Proper methods techniques materials tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors blackboards carpets furniture walls and fixtures.
Proper methods of storing equipment materials and supplies.
Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe clean secure and orderly condition.
Preventive maintenance for custodial and plant equipment.
Laws codes regulations policies and procedures related to custodial activities.
Appropriate safety and sanitary precautions and procedures.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Proper lifting techniques.
Operation of office equipment including a computer.

Ability to:

Plan supervise and participate in custodial activities at an assigned elementary or small middle or K-8 school site.
Assure campus buildings and adjacent grounds areas are maintained in a clean orderly and secure condition.
Train schedule supervise and evaluate the performance of a small custodial crew.
Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Operate a variety of custodial equipment.
Estimate and order required custodial supplies and equipment.
Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
Perform minor non-technical repairs.
Post notices of pesticide application activities.
Observe safety and sanitary precautions and procedures.
Plan and organize work.
Prioritize and schedule work.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Operate a computer two-way radios and assigned office equipment.

Education and Training:

Graduation from high school.

Experience:

Two years of custodial experience or one year of experience as a Lead Custodian in the Long Beach Unified School District.

Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills knowledge or abilities may be considered.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Indoor and outdoor work environment. Regular exposure to fumes dust and odors. Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals. Working on ladders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment. Walking or standing for extended periods of time. Seeing to perform custodial duties. Lifting carrying moderately heavy objects (15 to 38 pounds) and pushing and pulling heavy objects (50-100 pounds or more) with the use of dollies or other equipment as assigned by position. Bending at the waist kneeling or crouching. Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs.

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination harassment (including sexual harassment) intimidation or bullying targeted at any student or employee by anyone based on the student or employees actual or perceived race color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identification ethnicity age religion marital status pregnancy and related conditions parental status physical or mental disability medical condition sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or genetic information or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach Director of Employee Relations1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CA 90815 and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton Director of Human Resource Services 1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CA 90815 and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta Program Administrator 2221 Argonne Ave LB 90815 .

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