Custodian

Salary: $21.06 - $26.89 HourlyLocation : Santa Monica and/or Malibu, CAJob Type: VARIESJob Number: 561012-25-01Department: DISTRICT-WIDEOpening Date: 09/13/2024Closing Date: 10/7/2024 4:00 PM PacificBASIC FUNCTION AND QUALIFICATIONSClassified Employee's Salary Range: A-28This 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. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS 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 requiredDust and polish furniture and woodwork; clean and polish desksEmpty and clean waste receptacles and pencil sharpeners; pick up trash containers and empty into large binsInspect for vandalism and illegal entry; report necessary repairs, building deterioration, and other hazardous or unusual conditions to Supervisor and/or Site AdministratorRespond to problems and issues of concern related to classroom conditionsClean restrooms including floors, walls, fixtures, appliances and mirrors; restock supplies; polish metal fixturesMove furniture and equipment; set up cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium, meeting rooms and classrooms for special events and meetingsTurn lights on and off; unlock and lock doors and gates; raise and lower flagsWash walk and eating areas; clean drinking fountains; make emergency clean-ups in classrooms as assignedParticipate as part of a cleaning crew, as directed, for major cleaning assignmentsPerform outdoor cleaning to entire campus, such as sweeping, vacuuming, and picking up trashPerform related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE OF:Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly conditionBasic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques.Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment.Safe working methods and procedures.ABILITY TO: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 AND WORKING CONDITIONS SUPERVISION: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. SELECTION PROCEDURESTHE 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.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FORJOB APPLICANTSACCOMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these selection procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing and attach your request to the completed application packet.PREFERENCE POINTS: Seniority credit, based on length of service, is added to the final passing score of permanent employees. Veteran's credits are added for entry level examinations as follows: 5 points for non-disabled veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans. "Veteran" is defined as serving at least 30 days active duty during war or qualifying armed conflict. A DD-214 must be presented on or before date of the examination.ELIGIBILITY LIST: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed in rank order on the eligibility list. Final selection will be made from the top three available ranks only. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first. Eligibility lists are usually established for one calendar year.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All potential employees must provide evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States before they will be hired. State law requires employees to provide proof that they have had a recent negative tuberculosis test result. All new employees are fingerprinted and conviction records, if any, are checked.SALARIES, MERIT INCREASES & ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT: Salaries generally begin on the first step of the appropriate salary range. Permanent employees receive an increase after six months of continuous satisfactory service and equal raises based on merit at subsequent one year intervals for a total of five increases. Relevant experience and/or education in excess of entry requirements may permit employment at other than the first step. If employed at a higher step, salary increases are granted annually until reaching the end of the salary range.BENEFITS: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per bargaining unit contract or Personnel Commission Merit Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to full-time employees and their families, which includes major medical and dental. (Permanent employees who work less than full-time, but a minimum of four (4) hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned hours for major medical and dental.) Employees belong to the Public Employees' Retirement System to which the District makes contributions approximately equal to those deducted from the employee's pay.Assuring Equal Opportunities through the Merit System since 1938.SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTPERSONNEL COMMISSION1717 4th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90401The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District does not discriminate based on actual or perceived sex, age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, mental and/or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.(Revised April 2008)01 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: The information you provide on this application will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Please be accurate, truthful, and thorough in your responses as your application is part of the selection process. Referring to your application/resume, listing "see resume", or incomplete responses will NOT qualify as a response to any question and may result in DISQUALIFICATION.Your experience, education, training, and certification must be listed on your application in order to be considered. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. I confirm that I have read, understand, and accept the above terms 02 Please read the following statement regarding compensation: New employees start on the first step (Step A) of their classification's salary range. Custodian begins on step A: $21.06 per hour. On the first day of employment, new employees will be given 60 days to submit a formal request for advanced step placement.Employees who have experience and education that greatly exceed the minimum qualifications may be considered for placement on steps above A. ONLY INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT.Transcripts, certificates, and additional references or materials may be requested for verification purposes. I confirm that I have read, understand, and accept the above terms 03 Select the option below that best corresponds with your employment status: I am a current employee of SMMUSD I am a former employee of SMMUSD Neither of the above 04 If you are a current or former employee of SMMUSD, please list the year you were hired and your classification title(s). If you are not a current or former SMMUSD employee, type N/A. 05 Select the option below that best describes your highest level of education completed: High school diploma or recognized equivalent Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree None of the above 06 Have you successfully completed a recognized custodial training program? Yes No 07 If you responded "Yes" to the question above, list the details of the custodial training program you completed, including the DATE, LOCATION, and TYPE of training received.If you did not respond "Yes" to the question above, type N/A. 08 Select the option below that best describes the amount of experience you have performing custodial duties Less than 3 months 3 months but less than 6 6 months but less than 1 year 1 year or more 09 Please describe your experience performing custodial duties. If you do not have experience in this area enter N/A. 10 Do you currently possess a valid Class C Drivers License? Yes No 11 I am interested in working the following shifts (select one):Day shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pmNight shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm (hours vary depending on the school site)Weekends: Saturday and Sunday (hours vary) Day Shift only Night Shift only Both Day and Night Shift Weekends 12 I am interested in working at the following locations (select one): Santa Monica only Malibu only Both Santa Monica and Malibu 13 I am willing to accept substitute (non-permanent) opportunities as they become available:NOTE: No employee shall be paid less than the minimum wage, $20.62 (day), and $21.65 (night) per hour. Yes No Required Question