Description
Under the direction of the assigned administrator or supervisor, lead and participate in the work of the evening high school custodial crew; assure scheduled work is completed in accordance with established standards; make a variety of minor and emergency repairs; meet and assist the public in the scheduled use of the school under the Civic Center Act.
Examples of Duties
Direct, guide, check, train and provide work direction to assigned night custodians; assign special work as required.
Coordinate activities with the Plant Operations Supervisor or other assigned administrator to assure that work is properly scheduled and performed during the evening shift.
Oversee and participate in cleaning school facilities, offices, halls, walks, meeting areas and dining areas; sweep, polish, mop, dust, wax and disinfect, empty trash cans and wash windows, doors, walls and fixtures.
Inspect buildings, reporting unsatisfactory or dangerous situations.
Admit authorized persons to assigned recreational and classroom areas during evening session; distribute materials such as books and recreational equipment; maintain records of equipment use and submit reports on activities of crew.
Perform minor maintenance work such as replacing door stops, floor tiles, light switches or lights, oiling electric motors, repairing curtains and lockers and changing locker combinations; remove graffiti as assigned.
Secure school at the end of the shift; lock doors, windows and gates and set alarms.
Maintain security of the school during the evening; contact school security personnel or local police and fire departments as necessary.
OTHER DUTIES:
Respond to questions from visitors on the campus during the evening hours; assist teachers in special cleaning or custodial activities; serve as Plant Operations Supervisor in the absence of the Plant Operations Supervisor.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Work scheduling methods.
Various trades at the semi-skilled level required for the maintenance and minor repair of physical plant, facilities and equipment, including the heating system.
Materials, methods and tools used in custodial work.
Methods and tools used in groundskeeping.
Applicable health and safety regulations.
Record-keeping techniques.
Principles of training and providing work direction.
ABILITY TO:
Lead, monitor and train others and review quality of work performed.
Coordinate, schedule, set priorities and make decisions.
Read and understand OSHA applicable regulations, District policies, warehouse catalogs and blueprints.
Write legibly to record information.
Make routine arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.
Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years experience performing school custodial work involving some lead supervision, minor maintenance work and considerable public contact.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment.
Regular exposure to harsh substances, fumes, dust, odors, blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids.
Evening or variable hours.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, twisting, kneeling or crouching.
Pushing and pulling cleaning equipment.
Lifting and moving heavy furniture.
Climbing ladders and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to replace lights in high places.
HAZARDS:
Exposure to dust and chemicals such as ammonia and bleach.
Examination Information
If your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment, the exam dates are:
Qualifying Exams: (REQUIRED FOR ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS)
Written Exam Date: June 14, 2024 10:00 AM
Oral Exam: To Be Determined
Exams are required for ALL applicants
Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No make-up dates will be offered.
Please note: The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination, the quality of the competition, and the needs of the service.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Incumbents in this classification must possess required certification(s) within specialized field.
Positions in this job classification typically work 40 hours/week for 12 months/year.
The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.
Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees or this posting, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.
Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.
Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.
All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement.
The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.
We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
• Reflect our diverse community
• Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
• Empower students furthest from opportunity
• Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
• Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
• Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
• Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.
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