Custodian #43-26 presso Newport-Mesa Unified School District, CA
Newport-Mesa Unified School District, CA · Newport Beach, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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About the Department
THE VACANCY:
This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.
This recruitment will be used to fill Full-Time and Part-Time Custodian openings throughout the district that may occur during the life of the eligible list.
Full-Time position schedules vary and include day shifts (6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), midday shifts (10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), or evening shifts (2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.). Some Full-Time positions are also assigned to a roving weekend schedule (Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday).
Part-Time Positions schedules can vary and may include midday shifts (10:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.).
NOTE: If you are a current Substitute Custodian with Newport-Mesa Unified School District and wish to become eligible for a permanent Custodian position within the District, please submit an application for this recruitment and participate in the examination process.
Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine day or evening custodial activities at an assigned school site; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition; perform deep cleaning of floors as part of an assigned roving work crew as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
Position Duties
THE EXAMINATION:
Exam Weight
Supplemental Questions: Qualifying
Written Exam: 50%
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%
The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.
The virtual written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 15th. The virtual Qualifications Appraisal Interview (Oral Exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of January 5th. You will be notified by email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of the recruitment.Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.
If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
Minimum Qualifications
Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned District school site during a day or evening shift; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
Clean classrooms, cafeterias, lounges, offices and other facilities as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows; unclog drains and toilets.
Perform deep cleaning of floors as part of an assigned roving work crew as assigned; travel to school sites; strip, wax and pressure wash floors; perform routine maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment; conduct emergency maintenance and custodial duties and respond to broken sewer lines, security issues, deliveries, fires, alarms, furniture moving, equipment repair and other issues.
Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building.
Replace light bulbs and tubes, clean boards and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors after breakfast, lunch and recess periods as assigned.
Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate; raise and lower flags as assigned.
Perform a variety of routine general maintenance and repair to equipment and furniture as assigned.
Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.
Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
Perform minor grounds maintenance duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Requirements of maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Proper lifting techniques.
MSDS reporting procedures and requirements.
ABILITY TO:
Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site.
Maintain District buildings and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Perform deep cleaning of floors as part of an assigned roving work crew as assigned.
Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Operate a variety of custodial equipment.
Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
Perform minor non-technical repairs.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Meet schedules and time lines.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work as required by position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to perform custodial duties.
Carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Climbing ladders and working from heights to replace light bulbs.
HAZARDS:
Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.
Working on ladders.
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