Unit Operations Manager (10817)

Applitrack; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Roosevelt School District 66 is seeking a Unit Operations Manager at John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry to maintain the school buildings and grounds.

The role focuses on providing a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include supervising custodial staff, coordinating maintenance with the district, ordering supplies, conducting safety checks, and directing summer cleaning and minor repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior custodial or building maintenance experience.
• Able to read schedules and safety instructions.
• Committed to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodial staff and schedule work.
• Open/close campus and inspect for safety.
• Manage cleaning supplies and inventory.
• Order maintenance supplies.
• Coordinate services for major repairs.
• Assist with cleaning, restocking, and minor repairs.
• Make minor repairs including lighting and fixtures.
• Inspect fire extinguishers and service as needed.
• Schedule irrigation and grounds care.
• Conduct safety inspections of electrical and gas systems.
• Recommend summer cleaning and maintenance.
• Direct summer cleaning of classrooms and offices.
• Attend inservice training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry skills

Leadership skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina to stand

English reading ability

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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• Position Type:
  Support Staff - School Based
• Date Posted:
  9/25/2026
• Location:
  John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry

TITLE: Unit Operations Manager

CLASSIFICATION: School Site � Classified Hourly Salary Schedule

REPORTS TO: Custodian Supervisor and Principal

SUMMARY: The unit operations manager will maintain school buildings and grounds. To provide a safe, comfortable and clean working environment at the school site.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Supervise the custodial staff including participating in recommending potential employees, training staff on cleaning procedures and techniques, scheduling work assignments, inspecting facilities and grounds to ensure the campus meets standards, and participating in the evaluation of work performance of custodial staff.
2. 2. Open and disarm the campus and inspect for safety and any damages.
3. 3. Manage the cleaning supplies and equipment inventory.
4. 4. Order maintenance supplies.
5. 5. Notify the principal and coordinate services from the maintenance department for major repair projects.
6. 6. Assist custodial staff in cleaning office and buildings, replenishing supplies in restrooms, picking up paper, trash, and rubbish, cleaning up after accidents and spills, cleaning and/or removing marks or writing on walls and doors, changing filters, dusting vents, and cleaning eaves, beams, and fixtures.
7. 7. Make minor repairs including replacing light bulbs, repairing hinges and knobs, unplugging toilets and drains, replacing parts, fuses, switches, and making other general repairs.
8. 8. Inspect fire extinguishers and request necessary service.
9. 9. Schedule and arrange for irrigation and/or watering school grounds.
10. 10. Conduct safety inspections of the school facilities including electrical and gas installations and assist with the general security and fire safety of the school.
11. 11. Make recommendations to the principal and maintenance supervisor for special cleaning and maintenance to occur over the summer.
12. 12. Direct the summer cleaning procedure in classrooms, offices, and school buildings.
13. 13. Attend inservice training for continued professional development.
14. 14. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Previous custodial or building maintenance experience.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• • Demonstrated knowledge of electrical and plumbing and general carpentry and maintenance skills.
• • Strong leadership-and interpersonal skills.
• • Ability to bend, carry and lift 50 pounds, climb, push and pull 50 pounds.
• • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• • Knowledge of English required to read and interpret schedules, memos, instructions on tools and equipment, and to communicate with co-workers.
• • Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to maintain a safe working environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment is the normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud but is usually moderate. The work environment includes exposure to dirt and dust and noise and vibration from maintenance equipment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month year, Classified Hourly Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.

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