Custodian

Ventura Unified School District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Unified School District is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time custodian position. This OPEN OPPORTUNITY provides 8-hour shifts, year-round coverage, and the creation of an eligibility list to fill future vacancies.

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, you will perform routine custodial duties at a designated school or District site, keeping buildings and adjacent grounds clean, orderly, safe and secure.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Some experience performing a variety of routine custodial duties highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, perform routine custodial duties at a designated school or District site during an assigned shift; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, safe and secure condition.

Job description

OPEN OPPORTUNITY

To fill current vacancies, 8 hours per day, 12 months per year, and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six (6) months.

Please read this job bulletin in its entirely for minimum qualifications, recruitment and testing information.

Applicant Support Line at [phone], Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities,

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, perform routine custodial duties at a designated school or District site during an assigned shift; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, safe and secure condition.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and ability to perform the essential duties of the position. Some experience performing a variety of routine custodial duties highly desirable.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination process may be comprised of a multiple-choice examination, performance assessment, computer skills examination, Qualifications Appraisal Interview, or any combination of assessments appropriate to determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties listed in the job description.

All applications will be reviewed following the closing date of the recruitment. Applicants must clearly demonstrate on their application that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Applicants who successfully pass the application screening will be invited to participate in the written examination.

Applicants advancing to the written examination will receive testing instructions via the email address provided on their application. The written examination will be administered online and must be completed on a computer with internet access. Applicants who do not have access to a computer may contact Classified Human Resources to schedule an appointment to complete the examination using a District computer.

Application Screening:

All applications will be reviewed following the closing date of the recruitment. Applicants must clearly demonstrate on their application that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Applicants who successfully pass the application screening will be invited to participate in the written examination.

Step 1: Written Examination (Weighted 50%)

Applicants will be tested on methods, practices and procedures; following written instructions; and safety.

Applicants must achieve a passing score on the written examination to continue in the examination process. Due to the anticipated number of applicants, only those candidates with the highest passing scores may be invited to participate in the Qualifications Appraisal Interview.

Step 2: Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 50%)

Candidates advancing to the Qualifications Appraisal Interview will receive a separate email with scheduling instructions.

Candidates invited to participate in the Qualifications Appraisal Interview will be evaluated on their education, training, experience, and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Candidates must achieve a passing score in each weighted component of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list.

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION

New Hires – Initial Salary Placement

The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

• Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)
• Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position)

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

Promotional and/or transfer candidates

will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

Education Incentives

All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree which is above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.

AA/AS = 2.50%

BA/BS = 4.00%

MA/MS = 5.00%

Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00%

(Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment)

• Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.
• The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.
• Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.
• All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application.Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.
• Other: Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)