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CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SENIOR CUSTODIAN
OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
Salary Placement – Employment is at the first step for new employees. Progression to the second step takes 6 months and further progressions are yearly through Step 5. There are additional steps for longevity. The Human Resources Office determines promotional employees step placement.
Starting Salary: $20.29 Per Hour | Salary Range: $20.29–$31.45 Per Hour
GENERAL INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS:
A. Apply online at www.edjoin.org.
B. Read the job announcement prior to completing the application form.
C. To claim Veterans’ credit on open entry-level exams, you must submit a copy of your DD214. Those claiming disability Veterans’ credit must include evidence of current receipt of disability benefit by the closing date for filing applications.
D. KEEP THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT! If you have not received e-mailed notification for any part of the exam by the day prior to the date announced, call the Classified Human Resources Office at (530) 891-3000 x 20104.
E. Complete all parts of the application and submit online. Any requested attachments not submitted on-line with the application, must be received by 12:00 PM on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
THE POSITION
The District is establishing an eligible list for Senior Custodian. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment will be used to fill openings in this classification for up to 6 months. Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Two years of experience cleaning and maintaining building areas, formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, possess and maintain an appropriate, valid driver’s license, possess and maintain required Local, State, and Federal job-related licenses and certificates. All persons interested in this position and who meet job related and essential qualifications are encouraged to apply. CUSD is an affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against employees or discriminate in employment of classified personnel with regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military and veteran status, national origin, physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation of any person. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION
The examination consists of an oral exam (personal interview) which tests the knowledge and experience needed to perform the typical duties, weighted 100%. The top candidates will be invited to the Oral Exam. Successful promotional candidates will have ¼ point added to the final score for each year of service up to a maximum of 5 points.
APPLICATION/EXAMINATION DATES & CERTIFICATION
a. Closing date for filing applications: Friday, June 21, 2024, 12:00 PM
b. Date of Oral Exam (personal interview): Monday, July 1, 2024 (during the day)
c. Certification shall be according to Merit System §1507.
d. Selection interviews will be scheduled as needed following the exam process.
JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION
DEFINITION
Under direction, to lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for providing custodial and light maintenance services required to maintain assigned rooms, equipment, buildings and adjacent areas in a clean, orderly and secure manner.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Lead, plan and review the work of assigned staff responsible for providing custodial and light maintenance services for a school site; plan, direct and participate in the cleaning, securing and maintaining of assigned rooms, equipment, buildings and adjacent areas.
Coordinate the use and operation of materials, tools and equipment used in custodial and light maintenance work; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; maintain records of supplies and equipment; requisition, receive and distribute materials, supplies and equipment as required; order parts as necessary and ensure parts ordered are received in a timely fashion.
Assist in training assigned employees including, in the areas of work methods, techniques and operation of equipment.
Check work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; report progress to supervisor; provide input on employee evaluations.
Respond to school staff inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Check buildings, grounds and playground equipment for safety and security.
Check heating, electrical, air conditioning and water equipment; perform minor repairs and adjustments; refer more complex problems to maintenance personnel.
Check individual gas room heaters and thermostatic controls on central heating units; perform routine preventative maintenance tasks on furnaces including, resetting controls and changing filters.
Confer with principal and custodial supervisor regarding care and cleaning programs at the school site.
Coordinate and participate in major cleaning of the school site during vacation periods.
Maintain records; prepare routine and emergency maintenance work orders.
Perform the full range of custodial and light maintenance duties involved in cleaning and maintaining assigned room, equipment, buildings and adjacent areas.
Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets.
Dust, wash and polish furniture and woodwork.
Wash windows, walls, sinks and fountains.
Clean restrooms; fill paper and soap dispensers.
Polish metalwork.
Clean chalkboards and trays.
Clean, stack and store furniture and equipment; perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment.
Perform special custodial work for faculty members or supervisors including, moving, arranging and setting up furniture and equipment for sporting and special events and meetings.
Change light globes and tubes and diffusers.
Turn out lights and secure area by locking doors, windows and gates.
Empty and clean pencil sharpeners and waste receptacles.
Perform routine groundskeeping duties including, picking up paper and other refuse and debris on grounds, sweeping walks and entrances, watering and cleaning grass around sprinkler heads and performing minor pruning.
Perform routine maintenance duties including, repairing hinges, doors, hose connections, desks, chairs and performing routine painting, plumbing and performing other related maintenance tasks using hand and power tools; request skilled maintenance through work orders.
Maintain equipment used in the course of work; report any emergency, safety, health, or fire hazards observed.
Operate a variety of hand and power equipment and tools including, buffer, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, drills, sanders and other custodial equipment and tools; may operate a forklift.
Transport goods from one location to another as assigned; unload supplies off trucks.
Direct students assigned to detention duties as assigned.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of a custodial program.
Principles of lead supervision and training.
Operational characteristics of power equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
Methods, techniques, materials and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining various types of building surfaces and school furniture and equipment.
Preventative maintenance of furnaces including, resetting controls and changing filters.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of custodial and light maintenance work.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate a wide variety of equipment and tools required for custodial work in a safe and effective manner.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and review the work of custodial staff in the area of work assigned.
Provide lead supervision and training to assigned staff.
Independently perform the most difficult custodial, light maintenance and grounds maintenance work.
Interpret, apply, explain and enforce the policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
Perform the full range of custodial duties under minimal supervision.
Perform light to moderate manual labor.
Perform minor repairs on school equipment including, hinges, doors, desks, chairs and hose connections.
Perform routine maintenance duties including, painting, plumbing and other routine maintenance tasks using hand and power tools.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks on furnaces including, resetting controls and changing filters.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
Understand, follow and maintain work schedules to ensure work is completed on time.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relation¬ships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of experience cleaning and maintaining building areas.
Training:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
License or Certificate:
Possess and maintain an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Possess and maintain required Local, State, and Federal job-related licenses and certificates.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Please refer to the job analysis.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION FOR BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATIONS
The following employment information is a summary and is not intended to be all-inclusive. For specific details, see the Agreement between Chico Unified School District and the Chico Chapter #110, CSEA.
Vacation Credit – Shall be accrued 1 day/month for 0 4 full years of service. Beyond 4 years refer to agreement. Each employee who is in a paid status less than 1/2 of the workdays in any month shall accrue 1/2 of a full month's vacation credit. Each employee in a paid status for 1/2 or more of the workdays in any month shall accrue a full month's vacation credit.
Holidays – Employees in a paid status the day before or after the holiday are entitled to holiday pay.
Health and Welfare Benefits – Full-time employees of the District receive up to $1,360/month to be applied towards a health plan for themselves and dependents. Part-time employees are eligible with the cost pro-rated based upon hours worked. The District pays the full cost of a dental and a vision plan for employees (and dependents) that work 6 hours or more per day. Any employee working less than 6 hours may elect dental and/or vision coverage at his/her cost. A term life insurance plan is also provided by the District to full-time employees and is available for part-time employees. Part-time employees may have these costs pro-rated based upon hours worked. Dependents may be covered with term insurance at employee expense. Income protection insurance is paid by the District for all employees.
Sick Leave – One day of sick leave is earned for each month worked, with unlimited accumulation.
Probationary Period – All employees must serve a probationary period of six months in any classification for which they are hired, or which they transfer or promote into.
Retirement – All employees assigned 4 or more hours/day must join Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for which a deduction is made from their salary.
Social Security – All classified employees are covered by Social Security and must contribute to the Social Security system.
Credit Unions – There are credit unions available for membership by all classified employees.
Questions or application forms, contact: CUSD, 1163 E. 7th St., Chico, CA 95928 – (530) 891 3000 – TTY (530) 895-4030
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER JOB LINE = 530-891-3000
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