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Charter Oak Unified School District

Custodian - Substitute Job at Charter Oak Unified School District in Covina

Charter Oak Unified School District, Covina, CA, United States, 91722


Salary: $20.46 Hourly

Location : Covina, CA

Job Type: On-Call/Temporary

Job Number: CL24/25-19

Department: Maintenance and Operations

Opening Date: 10/18/2024

APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION

Opening Date: October 18, 2024

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

BASIC POSITION INFORMATION

Under the direction of the Principal or the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, perform custodial services required to maintain assigned buildings and adjacent ground areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.

RECRUITMENT TYPE

OPEN - anyone may apply.

The District is currently seeking substitutes for the position of Custodian. Substitute work is assigned on an on-call, as-needed basis. Typically a substitute Custodian will work between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:30 pm. Hours can vary from 4 to 8 hours per day. The District cannot guarantee work hours or workdays as a Substitute Custodian.

The examination process consists of a written examination and an oral interview. The eligibility list that is being established will be used to hire substitutes and is good for one year.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

Sweep, mop, wax, and scrub floors; dust, wax, wash, and polish furniture and woodwork; maintain equipment supplies. E

Empty and clean waste receptacles. E

Wash windows and walls; clean restrooms; sweep sidewalks and pick up papers. E

Clean drinking fountains; polish metal work; fill paper and soap dispensers; replace light bulbs; replenish custodial supplies. E

Turn out lights and lock doors and windows; guard assigned areas to prevent vandalism. E

Assist in moving, arranging, and setting up furniture and equipment for special events and meetings. E

Assist with minor maintenance of building, facilities, and grounds including replacing outlet covers, pencil sharpeners, unclogging drains, and removing leaves and grass as assigned.

Operate according to a schedule prepared by the Supervisor.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.

ABILITY TO:

Maintain schedules providing for regular cleaning of all facilities assigned.

Carry out oral and written instructions.

Work cooperatively with others.

Operate equipment used in the cleaning of facilities.

Perform simple and repetitive tasks.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Any combination equivalent to: completion of the eighth grade and some experience in public institutional custodial work is desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license as required by the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor environment.

Regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors.

May work alone at night in areas where security is a factor.

Subject to noise from equipment operation.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work as required by the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.

Pulling and pushing custodial equipment.

Lifting and moving heavy objects and furniture weighing up to 50 pounds.

Climbing ladders to replace lights.

Standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Bending at the waist.

Perform heavy physical labor.

Reaching overhead and horizontally to replace light bulbs and wash walls.

HAZARDS:

Contact with cleaning agents and chemicals.

Bloodborne pathogens.

Holidays
Up to 14 paid holidays per year depending on months worked for all regular classified employees. Holidays are prorated for all classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per school year.

Vacation
Paid vacation is prorated for all regular classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per school year. Below is the vacation schedule for classified staff and classified management. For the purpose of vacation, a "month of service" is defined as fifteen (15) or more calendar days of paid status in any one calendar month.

1-5 years of service - One day of vacation will be earned per month of service.

6-10 years of service - One and one-quarter (1.25) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.

11-15 years of service - One and one-half (1.5) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.

16-19 years of service - One and one-sixth (1.6) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.

20-24 years of service - One and three-quarter (1.75) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.

25 + years of service - Two (2) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.

Health and Welfare Benefits

Medical Benefits - For full-time classified employees working 40 hours per week, the District will pay 100% of the premium of the least expensive family medical insurance plan (for the employee and eligible dependents). For classified employees whose assignment is less than full time, but 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay a proration of the premium payment for the medical insurance plan based on the hours per week of the position. Eligible classified employees who have medical insurance coverage from another source may decline medical coverage and receive a stipend of $1,500 annually, paid tenthly and prorated for classified employees working less than full-time.

Dental Benefits - For classified employees working 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay 100% of the premium for dental benefits for the employee and eligible dependents.

Vision Benefits - For classified employees working 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay up to 100% of the premium for vision benefits for the employee and eligible dependents, depending on which plan is selected by the employee.

Life Insurance Benefits
For classified employees working 15 hours per week or more, the District will pay 100% of the premium for life insurance coverage for the employee of $35,000 ($50,000 for confidential and classified management employees).

The following benefit providers are available for enrollment for eligible classified employees:

*Medical: Health Net HMO/Select

*Dental: Delta Dental (PPO) or DeltaCare USA (HMO)

*Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP) or Safeguard Vision

*Out of pocket costs are dependent on which provider is selected.

Retirement
The District participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Lifetime retirement benefits are provided for eligible retirees. Classified employees working 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in CalPERS (employees make a mandatory 7% contribution).

Paid Sick Leave
All regular classified employees earn paid sick leave based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District and is prorated on the hours and months worked per school year. For example, employees working 12 months per year will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave during each school year. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit.

Salary Step Increments
Regular classified employees receive a step increase of 2.5% annually based on their service in the District. Longevity increments of 5% additional salary are granted at the beginning of the 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th year of service in the District, which are cumulative.

Please see Human Resources for complete benefit information.

The information provided above was updated March 2014.

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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire for this position. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable, please indicate N/A. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
  • Yes
  • No


02

Are you willing to work on an on-call, as needed basis and/or in a limited term-assignment?
  • Yes
  • No


03

Please describe your experience performing custodial services required to maintain offices, classrooms, buildings, and adjacent ground areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.

Required Question