Operations Engineer Chief, Class 4 (Custodian)

The following vacancy exists in the Operations Department. Applications are being accepted from those who meet the selection protocol for Operations Engineer Chief.
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the requirements of the position they are applying for as documented on the current job description.

Hiatt Middle School
Operations Engineer Chief Class 4
Monday - Friday
6am-2:30pm
Salary: $23.00/hour

The Operations Engineer Chief directs the work of the custodial employees in the building and assures the performance of cleaning assignments, building maintenance, and safety requirements.

Required: 1. Three years of successful custodial experience 2.Two years of leadership experience

Applicants are subject to the following criteria:

Standard Interview selection process will apply for this posting. Not all qualified candidates are guaranteed an interview.

• • 12-month Calendar: Current full-time employee has been working for 12 months prior to the job posting date.
  • 210-day and 230-day Calendar: Current full-time and Part-time Employee has 12 previous months of actual workdays prior to the job posting date.
  • Academic Calendar – Current full-time and Part-time Employee has 12 previous months of actual workdays prior to the job posting date.
  • Exception I: Newly hired employees must be through the probationary period AND meet the Bid Criteria- Lateral/Promotion for Non-Interview Positions prior to the job Exception II: Employees in the food service department may transfer at any time without an adjusted probationary period.
  • Exception III: PT bus associates may transfer to a PT bus driver position at any time
  • without an adjusted probationary period.
  • Exception IV: PT bus drivers hired prior to September 30 are eligible for a FT driver position the following school year.
  • Meet all posted qualifications of the position.
  • Attendance - sick leave standard is as follows:
  • Employees must have ten (10) days or less of family/personal sick leave or “no leave hourly” time used. Scheduled hours in the timekeeping system will be utilized.
  • Sick leave will be calculated based on the 12 previous months of actual workdays from the posting date for all employees.
  • All authorized Unpaid Leave of Absences (not FMLA approved) will not be taken off the record for this purpose of the bid process.
  • All authorized FMLA leave (paid or unpaid) will be taken off the record for this purpose of the bid process.
  • All authorized Worker’s Comp (paid or unpaid) will be taken off the record for this purpose of the bid process.
  • All authorized Medical Leaves of Absences (paid or unpaid) will not be taken off the record for this purpose of the bid process.
  • All authorized Leaves of Absences for “Other Reasonable Purposes” according to the Comprehensive Agreement will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the director of personnel before determining if it will be taken off the record for this
  • purpose of the bid process.
  • All employees must not have any “no call/no show” incidents the 12 previous months of actual workdays from the posting
  • All employees must not have any unauthorized time off during the 12 previous months of actual workdays from the posting date.
  • All employees must be in an active paid status at the beginning of the posting.
  • Exceptions will be considered by the director of personnel.
  • Evaluation: composite score of “meets” or better on the most recent evaluation
  • All staff must have one evaluation on file.
  • If no evaluation is on file by the end of the respective work calendars for the year, it will be considered a meets evaluation.
  • Exceptions will be considered by the director of personnel.
  • Discipline: no formal discipline during the 12 previous months of actual workdays from the posting date for all
  • Seniority: if two or more employees have relatively equal qualifications, the employee with the greater seniority within the department or classification (depending on the position) will be given first consideration. Exceptions regarding department or classification seniority will be considered by the director of personnel.

You must apply online by September 6th 2025 to be considered.

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Bids Filled:

Chief Class 9 at Hoover/Meredith filled by Alex Taber

Chief Class 3 at Studebaker filled by Donald Whitlatch

Chief Class 3 at Prospect filled by Keo Noeuy

Chief Class 3 at Fleur filled by Candy Hollingshead

Pool Class 3 at Goodrell filled by Khorn Moa

Pool Class 3 at Central filled by Savang Hom

Chief Class 4 at Hiatt filled by Tony Abuhl

Chief Class 3 at Willard filled by Tracy Hobbs

Pool Class 3 at Samuelson filled by Sanda Blazevic

Pool Class 3 at Capitol View filled by Tith Hem

Pool Class 3 at Garton filled by David Turner

TITLE: Operations Engineer, Chief Class 4

DEPARTMENT : Custodial Services

REPORTS TO: Custodial Specialist, Building Administrator

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Custodial Services

EVALUATES: None

POSITION INVENTORY: B22

POSTION TYPE: OPER

BARGAINING GROUP: AFSCME

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

FT/PT: Full time

DAYS: 260 Days HOURS: 8 Hour Day

BASIC FUNCTION: : Serve as lead custodial staff in assigned facilities. Responsibilities may include coordinating staff schedule; maintaining inventories and supplies; conducting basic building safety inspections; providing maintenance and repair to equipment and building facilities; and performing custodial duties. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the operations department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assure cleanliness inside and outside the building/complex.

2. Order and manage sufficient supplies to properly maintain facility.

3. Ensure that preventative maintenance objectives and work tickets are completed

4. Assist custodial specialist in the preparation of work schedules for staff.

5. Perform tasks as assigned by the building administration in order to meet the unique needs of the building and its occupants.

6. Provide direction and coordination of custodial staff assigned to the building of facility.

7. Perform all cleaning tasks required to maintain the facility.

8. Collaborate with operations staff to ensure facility is properly heated, ventilated and maintained during night or day activities.

9. Provide leadership to ensure facility is secured each night to prevent loss of or damage to property, or failure of mechanical equipment.

10. Carry out all policies and procedures as set forth for building personnel in operations.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

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

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Three years of successful custodial experience
2. Two years of leadership experience

Skills and Abilities:

1. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
2. Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of a computer and Microsoft Office tools.
3. Working knowledge of good housekeeping practices and procedures; ability to operate cleaning equipment.
4. Working knowledge of broiler room/geothermal system operations and related equipment.
5. Leadership skills.
6. Ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor.
7. Ability to demonstrate good judgment and promote spirit of cooperation with others.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

FREQUENCY:

Standing

Constant 67%+

Walking

Constant 67%+

Sitting

Occasional 1% - 32%

Bending/Stooping

Frequent 33% - 66%

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

Climbing/Stairs

Frequent 33% - 66%

Driving

Occasional 1% - 32%

Lifting (50 lbs.)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Carrying (10 feet)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone

Frequent 33% - 66%

Computer

Frequent 33% - 66%

Other

Frequent 33% - 66%

Working Conditions

Inside

Frequent 33% - 66%

Outside

Frequent 33% - 66%

Extremes of Temperature/Humidity

Frequent 33% - 66%

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: BC Date: 08/28/2025