CUSTODIAN (Promotional & Open Competitive)

Basic Function

Under general supervision, perform a variety of general cleaning tasks in school building and surrounding areas; do related work as required. Hours of assignment are flexible.

Essential Functions

Works from a prepared work schedule.

Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile, wood floors, and vacuum rugs and carpets in school classrooms, offices and other assigned areas.

Picks up paper and other refuse on grounds and sweeps walks and entrances.

Washes, scrubs, disinfect rest rooms and cleans sinks and toilets in restrooms.

Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment.

Assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture, sports equipment, and other equipment.

Maintains various classroom and restroom supplies, including towels, soap, tissues and other sanitary items.

May set up, open and close classrooms and other school facilities for various community activities.

Checks and locks doors and windows.

Removes graffiti by scrubbing, scraping or painting.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Modern cleaning methods and equipment used in a variety of custodial work

Fire and other safety hazards involved in the operation of a school plant

ABILITY TO:

Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill, safety and efficiency

Perform heavy physical labor

Work from heights such as ladders, scaffolds, etc.

Understand and follow a work schedule as well as oral and/or written instructions
Work cooperatively with others

Education & Experience Requirements

Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade or informal education sufficient to insure the ability to perform job duties.

One year of experience in manual work, preferably including some janitorial duties.

Selection Process

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

Hours, schedules, and locations for Custodian positions vary. Scheduling details for each vacancy will be disclosed at the time of selection interview invites.
Applicants invited to advance in this recruitment, the exam and interview dates are as follows:

Examination #1 - September 19, 2024
Examination #2 - To be determined

Exam Locations will be announced in the invite email.

Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No Make-up dates will be offered.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The duration of the eligibility list is one (1) year unless the list is exhausted or extended by the Personnel Commission. Eligibility lists established from this recruitment will be used for full-time, part-time and limited term positions.
New employees to the district are placed on step A of the salary schedule. The maximum salary is reached after 3 ½ years of employment.

Recruitments that list Promotional and Open Competitive opportunities may result in one of the following: 1) a dual-certified eligibility list in which internal employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District are awarded seniority points to their final passing score before placement on the eligibility list, or 2) two separate eligibility lists consisting of candidates on a promotional only list and an open list. In the latter case, candidates on the promotional list are referred to the hiring authority before candidates on the open. However, when less than three ranks exist on the promotional list, the open list will be utilized to complete a total of three ranks.

Benefits

Interested applicant may view the benefits plans available to classified employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District by clicking on the following link:

http://www.slzusd.org/cms/page_view?d=x&ppid=&vpid=1244185494118

Closing Date/Time: 9/10/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

15510 Usher St, San Lorenzo, California 94580 United States View Map