About this role
The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Physical Plant Operations Administration Supervisor. This Promotional Opportunity is open only to current classified monthly-salaried employees of the San Diego Unified School District. OVERVIEW: San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact. BASIC FUNCTION: The Physical Plant Operations Administration Supervisor will plan, develop, and coordinate the administration of the Physical Plant Operations Department and supervise the work of assigned staff. POSITION SPECIFICS:
• Working Location: Physical Plant Operations 4860 Ruffner Street, San Diego, CA 92111
• The District covers a large portion of San Diego County. Refer to the District Area Map at this Link and make sure to identify any and all specific area(s) you are interested in working in. The area(s) you identify in your application will be used for any future vacancies filled using the eligiblity list from this recruitment
• School/Department Website: Physical Plant Operations
• Work schedule: Full-time. 12 months / 260 days per year
• The position is paid on the AASD Classified Supervisors Salary Schedule, Supervisor Schedule I, Salary Plan 0601, Grade 044
• Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
• This application requires you to attach a cover letter, resume, and respond to position-specific questions in your submitted online application. These questions are identified below in the APPLICATION INFORMATION section.
Examples of Duties: An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions
• Plan, develop, and coordinate the administration of the Physical Plant Operations Department, including finance, personnel, time accounting, work reception, material and program support. E
• Provide technical training and assistance to staff; interpret and respond to legislative inquiries, ensure compliance with local, state, federal programs. E
• Supervise, plan assignments, and organize the workflow of the information services within the department; develop programs and processes for improving efficiency of operations. E Assist in the development of the department policies and procedures. E
• Provide a variety of reports for the department, including personnel matters, state/federal audit accounting, custodial work schedules, timekeeping, inventory management, customer call center activity. E
• Supervise the entry and accuracy of personnel and inventory data in computerized management systems. E
• Assist with setting priorities and schedules; ensure integration of automated systems to provide for the departments operational objectives. E
• Supervise the warehousing operation, which provides a wide variety of materials, equipment and service needs. E
• Supervise the program support function, including the department's personnel and payroll related functions. E
• Confer with district staff at all levels and assists in the resolution of budgetary and administrative problems; maintain liaison between programs, district sites, and the central office staff. E
• Supervise timekeeping activities to ensure consistency and accuracy throughout the organization.
• Coordinate with various district departments including Payroll and Human Resources to ensure timekeeping policy/procedures are adhered to. E
• Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned; establish and maintain relationships with all levels of staff, including site and central office administrators in various departments. E
• Train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.
To view the detailed position description for Physical Plant Operations Administration Supervisor, click here. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with a major in finance, accounting, business administration or other closely related field and two (2) years of recent, increasingly responsible maintenance and operations program management including budgetary and administrative analysis experience of acceptable level and quality. Licenses and Other Requirements: Possession of a valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided). APPLICATION INFORMATION: Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.
• Online employment application
• A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
• Paper applications are not accepted.
• Answer all application questions
• The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
• Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Senate Bill 848). As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with SB 848 Education Code section 44051 applicants for classified positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.
• In accordance with SB 848 and Education Code, all applicants for classified (non-certificated) positions must provide a complete employment history. Please adhere to the following:
• List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
• HR Contact Information: In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e., not your direct supervisor).
Note: These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code.
• Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
• Attach Required Documents (PDF format recommended)
• Cover Letter/Letter of Intent (Required)
• Resume (Required)
• Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
• A resume does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
• Verification of Education, if applicable. Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached. Accepted documents include:
• Copy of a degree or official transcript
• Copy of Licenses and/or Certifications
• Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification. Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers, please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation.
• Position-Specific Questions (Required)
To be considered for this position, you must answer every position-specific question. Failure to answer each position-specific question will result in your application being considered incomplete and disqualify you from further consideration for this recruitment. QUESTION 1: Describe your related increasingly responsible experience in maintenance and operations program management. Be sure to explicitly highlight your experience in:
• Budgetary & Administrative Analysis: (e.g., financial planning, cost tracking, audit reporting, or department administrative oversight).
• Operational Support & Supervision: (e.g., managing personnel/payroll workflows, timekeeping accuracy, work reception, or warehousing/inventory data management).
QUESTION 2: Describe your work experience collaborating with multiple departments or stakeholders with competing priorities to resolve administrative or budgetary issues. How do you maintain effective working relationships while ensuring compliance? Do not upload your answers as an attachment. You will be required to answer each question before submitting your application. This Promotional Opportunity is open only to current classified monthly-salaried employees of the San Diego Unified School District.
• Additional documents (Optional)
Letters of Recommendation and/or additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application. For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Suzette Hunter, Personnel Analyst at [email protected]. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If you have questions about your application, please email [email protected]. The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact: Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, [email protected] / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, [email protected] / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420, [email protected]