"PROMOTIONAL ONLY"
This position is open to current permanent Rowland Unified School District employees who have passed probation or former employees on a current re-employment list.
*If an insufficient number of qualified applications are received, the employment opportunity will open to the public and the final filing date will be extended. Please check back after June 26, 2024.
POSITION
This position is typically, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months a year. The current vacancy is at Rowland High School and the tentative work hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m*.
*Please note that normal work hours for Senior Custodians at other school sites are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. so please apply if you are interested in any future openings. This eligibility list will be used to fill all vacancies from now until January 2025.
FILING PERIOD
Applications for this position will be accepted online only from Wednesday, June 5, 2024 to Wednesday, June 26, 2024, until 4:30 pm.
*Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only*
SUMMARY OF DUTIESUnder the direction of a Principal, the Custodial Coordinator or Plant Supervisor, organizes, coordinates and participates in the custodial work of an assigned school plant; serves as liaison between the custodial staff and supervisor and makes recommendations regarding custodial methods and standards; performs custodial duties, general maintenance and minor non-technical repair work; assists in training and provides work direction to Custodians.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Senior Custodian is a lead person who works closely with the school Principal, the Custodial Coordinator or the Plant Supervisor in planning the activities and work schedule of the custodial staff. Once such direction is received, an incumbent in this class is expected to work under minimal supervision. Incumbents spend the majority of time performing custodial duties while giving direction to Custodians. The Senior Custodian is expected to keep the supervisor regularly informed of problems regarding the care and cleaning of the school plant.
The class of Senior Custodian is distinguished from the class of Plant Supervisor in that the latter has formal supervisory responsibility (i.e. preparing evaluations) and is responsible for planning and organizing the work of a crew, while incumbents in the class of Senior Custodian have minimal supervisory responsibilities (i.e. training, inspecting work). The class of Senior Custodian is distinguished from the class of Custodian in that the Senior Custodian provides work direction and guidance to Custodians.
Range 20
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EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in the cleaning and maintenance of public agency buildings is required. Custodial experience in a school environment is desirable.
Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application:- A copy of your High School Diploma or equivalent (HS Diploma, GED, College Transcripts on letterhead/watermarked paper, AA, BA, MA)
You may upload your documents to your application or email them to Crystal Vahimarae at cvahimarae@rowlandschools.org. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified.
Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered.
LICENSE /LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:Possession of a valid Class C, California Driver License, and use of a private automobile is required and must be maintained during employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT:
Employees in this classification work both inside and outside in changing temperatures, including temperatures below 50° and over 90°, in dry atmospheric conditions, poorly ventilated areas, with inadequate lighting, wet or damp areas, confined spaces, at heights using ladders or scaffolding, with electrical hazards and machinery with moving parts, sharp objects, fumes, moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust, lead, gases, chemicals, odors, vibrations, hands in water, exposure to minor contagious illnesses (cold, flu, etc.), exposure to contagious illnesses (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), in direct contact with the public, students, and District personnel, and in the absence of direct supervision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this classification stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. (up to 100 lbs. with assistance); climb ladders and stairs; maintain balance; stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend repeatedly; repetitively use fingers, wrists, and hands while twisting or applying pressure; simultaneously use both arms, legs, and hands; reach overhead; have rapid muscular coordination; hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; operate an electric/motor vehicle; use a computer, telephone, and radio.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following:
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf. RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT
For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire.
