Unit Operations Manager

Unit Operations Manager

The unit operations manager will maintain school buildings and grounds. To provide a safe, comfortable and clean working environment at the school site.

Performance responsibilities include:

• Supervising the custodial staff including recommending potential employees, training staff on cleaning procedures and techniques, scheduling work assignments, inspecting facilities and grounds to ensure the campus meets standards, and participating in the evaluation of work performance of custodial staff.
• Opening and disarming the campus and inspecting for safety and any damages.
• Managing the cleaning supplies and equipment inventory.
• Ordering maintenance supplies.
• Notifying the principal and coordinating services from the maintenance department for major repair projects.
• Assisting custodial staff in cleaning office and buildings, replenishing supplies in restrooms, picking up paper, trash, and rubbish, cleaning up after accidents and spills, cleaning and/or removing marks or writing on walls and doors, changing filters, dusting vents, and cleaning eaves, beams, and fixtures.
• Making minor repairs including replacing light bulbs, repairing hinges and knobs, unplugging toilets and drains, replacing parts, fuses, switches, and making other general repairs.
• Inspecting fire extinguishers and requesting necessary service.
• Scheduling and arranging for irrigation and/or watering school grounds.
• Conducting safety inspections of the school facilities including electrical and gas installations and assisting with the general security and fire safety of the school.
• Making recommendations to the principal and maintenance supervisor for special cleaning and maintenance to occur over the summer.
• Directing the summer cleaning procedure in classrooms, offices, and school buildings.
• Attending inservice training for continued professional development.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Previous custodial or building maintenance experience.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical and plumbing and general carpentry and maintenance skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to bend, carry and lift 50 pounds, climb, push and pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge of English required to read and interpret schedules, memos, instructions on tools and equipment, and to communicate with co-workers.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to maintain a safe working environment.

Working conditions:

The work environment is the normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud but is usually moderate. The work environment includes exposure to dirt and dust and noise and vibration from maintenance equipment.

Terms of employment:
Twelve-month year, classified hourly salary schedule, employee benefits in accordance with board policies. Evaluation:
Performance to be evaluated in accordance with board policy on evaluation of classified staff.