Under the Business Services Division, the Maintenance, Operations and Facilities Development Department is dedicated to providing safe, adequate and educationally sound learning environments to all MUSD students and staff.

Mission Statement

It is our responsibility to ensure that we meet the District’s organizational goals; therefore, we strive daily to accomplish this by:

Being client-focused and service-oriented
Maximizing fiscal resources
Building positive relations with all school and community stakeholders
Upholding sound business practices that both meet and exceed all state agencies regulations, as well as local, state and federal mandates
Optimizing the use of our facilities

About Our Department

The Facilities Development and Maintenance & Operations Department is a District satellite office which operates Monday through Friday with regular business hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Our office is conveniently located at 500 N. Hendricks Street in Montebello.

FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION/MODERNIZATION and HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

CONSTRUCTION/MODERNIZATION

Managing construction projects

Building of new schools/additions
- Including but not limited to athletic fields, playgrounds, aquatic facilities, new buildings and the installation of portable buildings
Modernization of existing schools/sites
Remodeling of existing buildings
Major repairs to site and building systems
Monitoring compliance of capital improvement programs

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Implementing due diligence as it relates to environmental issues

Pick-up of laboratory chemicals and specimens via the work order system
Investigating indoor air quality issues
Testing for the presence of any known contaminants or underground hazards
Performing/scheduling abatement or demolition of existing structures (including the relocation of occupants and materials, when necessary)
Site remediation

Robert K. Geiger, Ph.D.

Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Facilities Development
(323) 887-7900 ext. 3064

Mike Weaver

Facilities Projects Supervisor

(323) 887-7900 ext. 6876

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

Implementing the maintenance and repair of all campuses and school property locations including but not limited to:

Facility construction infrastructure inclusive of roofing, concrete, asphalt, signage, swimming pools, carpentry, welding, cabinet fabrication, painting, flooring, framing, masonry, glazing, graffiti abatement, irrigation and special project construction
Implementing the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevators, lighting, backflows, kitchen equipment, pumps and all other related mechanical infrastructure.

Robert K. Geiger, Ph.D.

Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Facilities Development
(323) 887-7900 ext. 3064

Construction Sections

Jorge Robles
Maintenance Manager

(323) 887-7900 ext. 7909

Art Montanez

Mechanical Supervisor

(323) 887-7900 ext. 3053

HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing/Elevators

Jocelyn Garcia
Accountant
(323) 887-7900 ext. 2267

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Managing Grounds Maintenance

Including but not limited to Integrated Pest Management and Refuse
Equipment Repair
Custodial Services
Security
- Including but not limited to Locksmith trades

Coordinating and implementing special moves and projects

Juan Rodriguez

Operations Manager

(323) 887-7900 ext. 6767

Darrell Moore

Operations Supervisor

(323) 887-7900 ext. 6865

Mark Gutierrez

OOC. Custodial Services Supervisor

(323) 887-7900 ext. 6767

ENERGY CONSERVATION

ENERGY CONSERVATION

Minimize all usage to conserve utility-energy consumption

Implementing and monitoring of Recycling program
Tracking and monitoring of utility usage
Monitoring of Energy Conservation projects
Coordination of Site shutdowns (as needed)

District liaison for the various utility providers