Substitute Custodian

Custodian PositionThis position is dual certification and is open to both internal and external candidates. Substitute positions are on call as needed. Hours: On call, 3.5 to 8 hours/day (Monday-Friday 4:30A-1:00P, 6:00A-2:30P, 2:00P-8:00P, 2:00-10:30P, 3:00P-11:30P, or 4:00P-7:30P). Eligibility lists: One list will be created from open competitive and promotional candidates. This is a continuous examination process and may close at any time, with little or no notice. An application review may occur at any time and qualified candidates who have submitted applications will be invited to participate in the testing process. Qualified applicants submitting applications after the review date will be considered in the next examination process. This list will be utilized to fill any vacancies that may occur during the one year life of the eligibility list, which may include temporary positions. The list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill both substitute and permanent vacancies in the district.Basic function: Under direction of an assigned supervisor, maintain assigned classrooms, buildings, offices and facilities in a clean and orderly condition according to clearly defined schedules and established procedures. Distinguishing characteristics: Incumbents in the custodian I class perform custodial duties involving cleaning and routine maintenance at an assigned school or site. In addition to performing custodial work and a variety of general maintenance duties, incumbents in the custodian II class provide custodial services at multiple sites independently or are assigned lead duties at a single school site. The custodian III class is a single position class assigned to train and provide work direction to custodians at the high school. This class is distinguished from lower-level custodians by the complexity of duties resulting from the broader variety of classes, programs, activities and special events at a high school facility.Examples of duties: Provide day-to-day custodial care of classrooms, buildings, offices and facilities at assigned locations according to established schedules. Wash windows, walls, tables, desks and benches; polish metal work; clean chalk boards; dust and clean furniture and polish wood work; sweep, scrub, mop and wax floors; vacuum and shampoo carpeted areas. Clean and sanitize rest rooms; wash sinks, mirrors and toilets; empty trash receptacles; refill soap, towel and other dispensers. Communicate with administrators and faculty regarding special custodial needs and security of facilities; maintain routine records related to work performed; request supplies and cleaning materials according to established procedures. Move, set up and arrange furniture and equipment as requested. Ensure windows, doors and gates are locked and report incidents of vandalism and theft. Perform routine maintenance and repairs such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting desks and furniture, and making minor adjustments to equipment. Operate a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, and small power and hand tools; drive a light truck as assigned. Remove graffiti from walls and walkways; pick up papers and debris; sweep walks; empty and clean garbage and trash receptacles. Provide work direction to student workers as assigned. Other duties: Assist in special grounds maintenance projects and seasonal cleaning projects as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned.Minimum qualifications: Education: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and education needed to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed above. Experience: Any combination equivalent to: one year of custodian experience. Completion of a Janitorial/Custodian course of at least 160 hours of instruction at an accredited Adult or ROP institution or its equivalent may be substituted for one year of custodian experience.Working conditions: Environment: Indoor and outdoor environment; subject to regular exposure to dust, fumes and odors. Physical abilities: Standing and walking for extended periods of time, bending at the waist, pushing and pulling cleaning equipment, lifting, carrying, and moving furniture and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and reaching overhead and horizontally to replace light bulbs.Application and examination process: Application: Complete an online Bassett USD employment application by clicking the "Apply" button above. All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified. Screening process: Applications will be screened to select the most qualified candidates. The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list. Examination process: The examination plan will consist of: a. Written exam (100% of final score) - To be scheduled. Visit our Recruitment Calendar for more details. Examination dates may change or be canceled without advance notice. The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.Disability accommodation: Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.Exam protests: Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail, misdirected mail, or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.Establishment of eligibility: Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged, in which case candidate ranks may change.Selection process: Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy. Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times.Offers of employment: Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Bassett Unified School District Personnel Commission office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a drug test, tuberculosis examination, fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Advanced step placement: All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However, a new employee may receive advanced step placement with an approval from the Personnel Commission. Requests for advanced step must be submitted in writing to the Personnel Commission office before the employee's first day of work. Approval will be based on the following criteria: a. Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class. b. Additional education at the college level when related to the position, beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class. c. Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification.