Job Details

Position Type:
Supervisor or Coordinator

Date Posted:
7/24/2025

Location:
Desert Vista High School

Date Available:
08/01/2025 Department: Plant Operations
Reports to: Director of Plant Operations
Placement: Classified Exempt Salary Schedule
Term: See Duty Day Calendar

Job Summary:
The Plant Foreman assists the director of Plant Operations and the Maintenance Supervisor in the supervision and coordination of Plant Operations and custodial staff at their particular site; ensures that the site's community investment in education is maintained and protected.

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Essential Functions:
• Assists the Lead Plant Foreman in developing methods and procedures for Plant Operations and the custodial activities at their particular site.
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in training Plant Operations and custodial staff.
• Assists the Night Lead Custodian in developing work areas for custodial staff.
• Assists in maintaining all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) records ensuring all site personnel are trained in this area.
• Assists in the hiring process of all site Plant Operations and custodial personnel.
• Devises work schedules for preventive maintenance ensuring work is done correctly and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates site-based Plant Operations and custodial staff activities to ensure optimal levels of performance.
• Evaluates the work performance of site-based Plant Operations and the custodial staff.
• Ensures that all national and city codes are followed.
• Performs regular inspections on a scheduled basis of the facility including grounds/custodial areas ensuring standards set by the Governing Board are met.
• On-call at all times for emergencies at the site.
• Facilitates on-going communication with site administration informing them of progress of all Plant Operations and grounds/custodial activities and ensuring these needs are met.
• Obtains and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ensures that all work is completed in accordance with District policy and applicable state and federal laws.
• All other duties as designated by the Director of Plant Operations.

Training and Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in grounds/custodial work (school experience desirable).
• One year experience in supervision.
• One year experience in one or more skilled trades, i.e., electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, carpentry, painting, etc.
• Direct experience in a school environment.
• Direct experience overseeing and coordinating remodeling projects.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Valid CPR certification.

Knowledge Of:
• Two-way radio system.

Skill In:
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Organization with demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; maintaining rapport and composure with parents, students, staff, and the general public.
• Working within specific time frames and be detail oriented.
• Prioritizing workload.

Application Procedure:
Apply online

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, fingering, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.