Plant Supervisor High School

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.

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 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; 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 the 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
Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums mops small hand and power tools buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned; operate a computer and software and other office equipment as assigned. E
Assure proper posting for pesticide application notices according to established procedures and regulations. E
Replace light bulbs and tubes clean chalkboards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables chairs walls windows blinds and floors. E
Move and arrange furniture and equipment; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment as needed. 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; 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
Remain on call and coordinate response for emergency custodial needs as assigned; drive a District vehicle to conduct work. E
Perform emergency shut off for major utility services; operate emergency generators as necessary. E
Monitor inventory levels of custodial supplies materials and equipment; order receive and maintain inventory of supplies materials and equipment; monitor school emergency containers to assure proper water food and supply inventory. E
Assist and provide information to outside contractors as needed; inspect and spot check the work of outside contractors. E
Attend meetings with contractors regarding reconstruction irrigation projects addition of portable classrooms and other related meetings. E
Evaluate the performance of assigned personnel and prepare required evaluation reports; adjust employee grievances. E
Coordinate and participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods. E
Perform related duties as assigned.

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:

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.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Proper methods of storing equipment materials and supplies.
Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe clean secure and orderly condition.
Laws codes regulations policies and procedures related to custodial activities.
Appropriate safety and sanitary precautions and procedures including earthquake evacuation 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 high school.
Assure campus buildings and adjacent grounds areas are maintained in a clean orderly and secure condition.
Train schedule supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
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.
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 and assigned office equipment.

Training:

Graduation from high school.

Experience:

Four years of custodial experience including two years of experience in a supervisory capacity or two years of experience as a Plant Supervisor II 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.

Valid California Class C drivers license.

Applicants for this classification will be required to obtain and submit at his/her own expense his/her current motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the Districts safe driving standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification and/or rejection of the applicant regardless of any other standing.

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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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SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicants training background and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.