Operations Engineer Chief, Class 7 - Ruby Van Meter​/Smouse

Operations Engineer Chief, Class 7 – Ruby Van Meter/Smouse – Start Date July 1

Start Date: Jul 1, 2026

Location: Ruby Van Meter/Smouse

Salary: $23.93 per hour

Job Type: Full Time, 8 hour day, 260 day calendar

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Physical Requirements: Constant standing and walking; frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs and carrying up to 10 ft; frequent use of telephone and computer.

Working Conditions: Frequent inside and outside, exposure to extremes of temperature/humidity.

• Serve as lead custodial staff in assigned facilities.
• Coordinate staff schedule and maintain inventories and supplies.
• Conduct basic building safety inspections, provide maintenance and repair to equipment and building facilities.
• Perform custodial duties and maintain cleanliness inside and outside the building/complex.
• Assist custodial specialist in preventive maintenance objectives, work schedule preparation and in annual performance evaluation of subordinate employees.
• Assist the director of custodial services and custodial specialists as needed.
• Communicate with operations staff to ensure proper heating, ventilation, and maintenance during all activities.
• Provide leadership to secure the facility each night and prevent loss of or damage to property or failure of mechanical equipment.
• Carry out all policies and procedures set forth for building personnel in operations.

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

• Three years of custodial experience.
• Two years of leadership experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer use.
• Knowledge of housekeeping practices and cleaning equipment operation.
• Knowledge of broiler room/geothermal system operations and related equipment.
• Leadership skills and ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and promote a spirit of cooperation with others.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, child and adult abuse registry check, and may require fingerprinting, drug and alcohol test, and motor vehicle record check.