Operations Engineer, 1st Assistant Class 6

2 weeks ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States Des Moines Public School District Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

The following vacancy exists in the Operations Department. Applications are being accepted from those who meet the selection protocol for Operations 1st Assistant Engineer 
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.

CAPITOL VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Operations Engineer, 1st Assistant Class 6
Monday - Friday
2:00pm-10:30pm
Salary: $21.82

Required:

  1. Four years of custodial experience.
  2. Two years of leadership experience.
  3. Certified Pool Operations license in buildings with swimming pool or ability to obtain the license within 120 days of job assignments

Applicants are subject to the following criteria:
Standard Interview selection process will apply for this posting. Not all qualified candidates are guaranteed an interview. 

  • Full-time employee has been working for 12 months prior to the job posting date.
  • Must have ten (10) days or fewer of family/personal sick leave.
  • Sick leave will be calculated based on the 12 previous months from the posting date for all employees.
  • Authorized Unpaid Leave of Absences will not be taken off the record 
  • All authorized FMLA leave (paid or unpaid) will be taken off the record
  • All authorized Worker's Comp (paid or unpaid) will be taken off the record
  • Must not have any "no call/no show" incidents during the past 12 months from the posting date.
  • Must not have any unauthorized time during the past 12 months from the posting date.
  • Must be in an active paid status from 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 previous academic year, it will be considered a meets evaluation.
  • Discipline: no formal discipline during the past 12 months from the posting date for all employees.
  • 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.


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TITLE:  Operations Engineer, 1st Assistant Class 6 (Custodian)

POSTION TYPE:  OPER

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

  1. Four years of custodial experience.
  2. Two years of leadership experience.
  3. Certified Pool Operations license in buildings with swimming pool or ability to obtain the license within 120 days of job assignments.

Skills, Knowledge, 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. Practical working knowledge of good housekeeping practices and procedures.
  4. Ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor.
  5. Ability to demonstrate good judgment and promote spirit of cooperation with others.

BASIC FUNCTION: Serve as assistant to chief in assigned facilities.  Responsibilities may include coordinating staff schedule, maintaining inventories and supplies, conducting basic building safety inspections, providing basic maintenance and repair to equipment and building facilities; and performing duties of lower level staff. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. 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. Assume responsibility of Operations Engineer Chief during the Chief's absence.
  2. Assist Operations Engineer Chief or Custodial Specialist in maintaining the facility and/or facilities.
  3. Provide direction and supervision to custodial staff assigned to building or facility.
  4. Respond promptly to the needs of building administrator for night and day activities in the facility.
  5. Assist the director of custodial services and custodial specialists in the annual performance evaluation of subordinate employees.
  6. Perform all cleaning tasks required to maintain the facility.
  7. Communicate with operations staff to ensure facility is properly heated, ventilated and maintained during night or day activities.
  8. Provide leadership to ensure facility is secured each night to prevent lost of or damage to property, or failure of mechanical equipment.
  9. 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

EVALUATES: N/A
POSITION INVENTORY:  B22

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

FT/PT:  Full Time

DAYS:   260 Days     HOURS: 8 Hour Days

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, outside, and exposure to extremes of temperature/humidity

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: MK 9/5/2025

Employee Benefits Information

 All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.  Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. 



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