Plant Manager at Del Mar High School

Campbell Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Silicon Valley seeks a Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day facilities operations. The role involves managing maintenance staff, budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong supervisory skills and knowledge of building trades.

Benefits

Generous health plan options

$80 monthly mobile/cell allowance

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; AA degree desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of the site maintenance and operations staff.
• Manage the site maintenance and operations budget.
• Conduct routine inspections to evaluate order and cleanliness of facilities.

Skills

Supervision

Budget Management

Safety Regulations

Blueprint Interpretation

Education

AA Degree

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Position Type:
Classified Administration (Site-based)/ Plant Manager

Date Posted:
5/9/2025

Location:
Del Mar High School

$84,471.42 - $113,170.04annually (CMC Salary Schedule, Range 7)

Generous health plan options (medical, dental and vision), including several that require no employee contribution for full family coverage

260 day calendar

$80 monthly mobile/cell allowance, upon request

Supervise, schedule, and coordinate activities of the site maintenance and operations staff

Ensure scheduling of maintenance and grounds activities have a minimal impact on instruction

Manage the site maintenance and operations budget, providing continuous control over all direct expenses

Manage the District’s work order system for the site maintenance and operations, providing for timely and effective maintenance and cleanliness of facilities and grounds

Coordinate purchasing of all site operations supplies with District Purchasing Director and Coordinator of Maintenance, Operations & Transportation

Provide for all necessary Staff training either in-house or through appropriate outside sources

Meet regularly with site administrators and staff to determine site needs and provide for effective use of resources

Evaluate all staff and provide input to the Principal regarding hiring and promotion recommendations

Maintain accurate records, including overtime and out-of-class pay

Develop and maintain various site plans such as, the Vehicle Replacement Plan, the Vandalism Response Plan, and the Equipment Replacement Plan and provide input on other plans such as the Deferred Maintenance Plan and the Long Term Facilities Improvement Plan

Provide overall responsibility for Site Emergency Preparedness Plans, supplies, and execution of drills

Prepare and maintain checklists for site maintenance and operations staff

Conduct routine inspections utilizing custodial, site and grounds checklists to evaluate order and cleanliness of facilities and grounds

Serve as Certified Pool Manager and work in conjunction with outside contractors to maintain site pools

Conduct routine inspections of site facilities, evaluating for potential maintenance and safety concerns

Ensure chemical inspections are current and maintains regulatory compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets

Evaluate site for equity in furniture, fixtures, and equipment

In conjunction with outside contractors, maintain site fire alarms, panels and fire sprinkler systems

Serve as site liaison to the Facilities Department for construction projects

Perform other related duties and special assignments as needed.

Knowledge of hand and power tools, materials, equipment, methods, and terminology used in various building trades, custodial and groundskeeping work; building construction practices, and local and State laws affecting the construction and repair of school buildings; safe work practices and safety regulation; principles and techniques of supervision

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings

Moderate competency in word processing and spreadsheet software programs

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; AA degree desirable

Demonstrated ability to supervise others effectively

High ethical standards coupled with a strong sense of purpose - Ability to quickly learn to new software programs, such as the current District work order system

Ability to plan and organize the work involved in maintaining school facilities; direct the work of others effectively, estimate costs of building repair and construction, prepare and interpret plans and specification, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Must possess a valid California driver’s license

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test on a random and recurring basis

Calendar and Compensation

• $84,471.42 - $113,170.04annually (CMC Salary Schedule, Range 7)
• Generous health plan options (medical, dental and vision), including several that require no employee contribution for full family coverage
• 260 day calendar
• $80 monthly mobile/cell allowance, upon request

General Description
Under general supervision of the comprehensive school Principal or designee, the Plant Manager plans, organizes and manages the day to day facilities-related operations for the site. The Plant Manager supervises the site-based maintenance and operations staff to ensure that facilities support the learning environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate activities of the site maintenance and operations staff
• Ensure scheduling of maintenance and grounds activities have a minimal impact on instruction
• Manage the site maintenance and operations budget, providing continuous control over all direct expenses
• Manage the District’s work order system for the site maintenance and operations, providing for timely and effective maintenance and cleanliness of facilities and grounds
• Coordinate purchasing of all site operations supplies with District Purchasing Director and Coordinator of Maintenance, Operations & Transportation
• Provide for all necessary Staff training either in-house or through appropriate outside sources
• Meet regularly with site administrators and staff to determine site needs and provide for effective use of resources
• Evaluate all staff and provide input to the Principal regarding hiring and promotion recommendations
• Maintain accurate records, including overtime and out-of-class pay
• Develop and maintain various site plans such as, the Vehicle Replacement Plan, the Vandalism Response Plan, and the Equipment Replacement Plan and provide input on other plans such as the Deferred Maintenance Plan and the Long Term Facilities Improvement Plan
• Provide overall responsibility for Site Emergency Preparedness Plans, supplies, and execution of drills
• Prepare and maintain checklists for site maintenance and operations staff
• Conduct routine inspections utilizing custodial, site and grounds checklists to evaluate order and cleanliness of facilities and grounds
• Serve as Certified Pool Manager and work in conjunction with outside contractors to maintain site pools
• Conduct routine inspections of site facilities, evaluating for potential maintenance and safety concerns
• Ensure chemical inspections are current and maintains regulatory compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets
• Evaluate site for equity in furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• In conjunction with outside contractors, maintain site fire alarms, panels and fire sprinkler systems
• Serve as site liaison to the Facilities Department for construction projects
• Perform other related duties and special assignments as needed.

Who we Are
Campbell Union High School District, located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, is a small, close knit district committed to ensuring every student is ready for the future. We strive to be data-informed and focused on results, while promoting humanity, kindness, and personal responsibility. We are proud to provide a supportiveenvironment of collaboration among our staff.

We know that high quality teachers, administrators and staff are key to our students’ success and are working to retain and recruit passionate and effective talent.

We are an equal opportunity employer, are committed to racial equity and social justice, and we make a particular effort to recruit people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color to apply for open positions.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge of hand and power tools, materials, equipment, methods, and terminology used in various building trades, custodial and groundskeeping work; building construction practices, and local and State laws affecting the construction and repair of school buildings; safe work practices and safety regulation; principles and techniques of supervision
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings
• Moderate competency in word processing and spreadsheet software programs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; AA degree desirable
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others effectively
• High ethical standards coupled with a strong sense of purpose - Ability to quickly learn to new software programs, such as the current District work order system
• Ability to plan and organize the work involved in maintaining school facilities; direct the work of others effectively, estimate costs of building repair and construction, prepare and interpret plans and specification, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test on a random and recurring basis

Working Conditions
ENVIRONMENT: District maintenance shop, school and other buildings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting, bending and carrying. Moderate to heavy physical effort.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position.

It is the policy of Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics (Board Policy 5145.3 and 4030 through 4032).