What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District?
Classified Employee's Salary Range: A-30
This recruitment is to establish a one (1) year eligibility list that will be used to fill immediate SUBSTITUTE opportunities and future vacancies.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general supervision, perform a variety of custodial activities on an assigned shift; clean and maintain an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner.
ASSIGNMENT TYPES:
- Custodians assigned to a crew work together as a team to accomplish work objectives, rotating among District sites. Crew-based Custodians typically perform a more narrow range of duties, such as wiping high contact surfaces and dust control, that supplement the regular tasks and duties performed by site-based Custodians. Crew-based Custodians receive technical and functional work direction from the Lead Custodian, but may also collaborate and receive basic guidance from the site-based Custodians who have greater familiarity with the site. Crew-based Custodians are required to perform the full range of custodial duties when needed.
- Custodians assigned to a specific school facility, group of buildings, or office space perform a full range of custodial duties. Site-based Custodians may be required to provide guidance and act as a resource to custodial crews with less familiarity with the site. Site-based Custodians are required to collaborate and work alongside custodial crews when needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION;
Training or education sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in this job description.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) months paid or volunteer experience performing custodial functions OR completion of a custodial training program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school or equivalent evidence of proficiency at the high school level.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Per assignment, a valid Class "C" California Driver license and a good driving record sufficient to be insurable by the District's carrier may be required.Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
JOB DUTIES:
- Sweep, scrub, mop, seal and wax floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; wash windows, chalkboards and walls; pick up trash; scrub and refinish floors; change light bulbs as required
- Dust and polish furniture and woodwork; clean and polish desks
- Empty and clean waste receptacles and pencil sharpeners; pick up trash containers and empty into large bins
- Inspect for vandalism and illegal entry; report necessary repairs, building deterioration, and other hazardous or unusual conditions to Supervisor and/or Site Administrator
- Respond to problems and issues of concern related to classroom conditions
- Clean restrooms including floors, walls, fixtures, appliances and mirrors; restock supplies; polish metal fixtures
- Move furniture and equipment; set up cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium, meeting rooms and classrooms for special events and meetings
- Turn lights on and off; unlock and lock doors and gates; raise and lower flags
- Wash walk and eating areas; clean drinking fountains; make emergency clean-ups in classrooms as assigned
- Participate as part of a cleaning crew, as directed, for major cleaning assignments
- Perform outdoor cleaning to entire campus, such as sweeping, vacuuming, and picking up trash
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
- Basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Safe working methods and procedures.
- Efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
- Perform simple and repetitive tasks.
- Be flexible.
Supervision is received from the Manager of Buildings and Grounds, or the Plant Supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment; regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors; exposure to adverse weather conditions.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and moving heavy furniture and equipment up to 65 pounds; climb stairs and ramps; climb 12-foot ladders; visual and auditory acuity sufficient to maintain safety standards; walking or standing for extended periods of time; kneeling or crouching; dexterity of hand and fingers to safely and efficiently operate equipment; bending at the waist; reaching overhead and horizontally; hearing and speaking sufficient for the exchange of information.
HAZARDS:
Contact with cleaning agents and chemicals.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.
THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:
For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROTESTS:
Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED:
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST:
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list.
ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.
HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US:
All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.
THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:
For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROTESTS:
Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED:
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST:
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list.
ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.
HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US:
All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
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