SALARY DETAILS

$23.44 - $28.34 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Application Open Date: Monday, October 13th, 2025

Application Close Date:  Monday, November 3rd, 2025

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days. NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10 or 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 10 or 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

An Assistant Plant Manager I supervises,participates in,and is responsible for the work of a custodial crew on an assigned shift that does not have an assigned Plant Manager,or performs similar duties at a site that is under the supervision of a Plant Manager who is at another site. The level of classification is determined by the assigned labor-hours on the assigned shift or at the separate site.

Some typical duties will require that a job incumbent:

• Checks plant security and intrusion alarms; locks and unlocks doors, gates, and windows; and contacts proper authority for assistance as needed.
• Assures that cleaning and other custodial assignments are completed satisfactorily, reassigns duties as necessary to meet unforeseen circumstances, and assures that facilities and equipment are ready for use by various groups.
• Supervises and participates in the operation of lower-pressure heating systems, ventilating and air conditioning systems, and related equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the operation, servicing, adjustment, and minor repair of power equipment, such as yard sweepers, yard vacuums, lawn mowers, edgers, weed eaters, scrubbing machines, carpet shampooers, and vacuum cleaners.
• Makes custodial time surveys and inspects custodial work; writes work schedules and makes inspection reports.
• Trains and supervises custodians in the selection and use of equipment and materials, safety practices, and approved procedures.
• Supervises the moving of equipment within the site.
• Receives, checks, and stores supplies and equipment.
• Supervises and participates in other custodial and gardening duties.
• Maintains records and makes reports, including reports on damage to facilities and equipment.
• May act as an assistant to a Plant Manager on the day shift during school vacation cleanups. 

PLEASE NOTE:  This is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed by this classification.  For a complete list, please refer to the class description.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED. You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees’ eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.    

Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

Successful completion of the Maintenance and Operations Branch authorized courses in Custodial Training, Heating and Ventilation, Supervision, and Scheduling Practices is preferable.

Completion of these authorized courses is required within 12 months of appointment.

Experience: One year of experience in janitorial, custodial, or building maintenance work without immediate supervision, or experience in supervising the work of janitors or custodians in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.

Special: A valid California Driver License and use of an automobile may be required for some positions

Special Physical Requirements:

• Safely lift and move heavy supplies and equipment
• Stand and walk for long periods of time

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal Assistant Plant Manager I candidate will possess: 

Knowledge of:

• Proper cleaning or polishing agents to use on various types of surfaces, including metals woodwork, floors, and floor coverings
• Building facilities, including low-pressure heating plants and electrical systems as they pertain to the operation of buildings
• Provisions of the California State Health and Safety Code pertaining to air pollution
• Fire and safety ordinances and regulations affecting school buildings, cleaning equipment, and safe work practices in custodial and gardening activities

Ability to:

• Use custodial and gardening supplies and equipment and instruct others in their use
• Use common hand tools and make minor repairs
• Plan, layout, and supervise the work of others
• Determine time required by custodial tasks and write work schedules
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Use power equipment and hand tools necessary for grounds, lawn and floor maintenance
• Work harmoniously with school personnel and the public
• Operate a computer and peripheral equipment

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The Assistant Plant Manager I assessment consists of a Written Test and Scored Questionnaire.  Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder.  We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. If you are unable to attend the scheduled assessment dates, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to visit our website, http://www.lausdjobs.org periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply again. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Diana Joaquin Serrato at d.joaquinserrato@lausd.net.

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?

Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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