CUSTODIAN I (2072) at Glendale Unified School District
About the Employer
In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students’ social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive. Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve 25,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond. We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success! Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, California Gold Ribbon Schools, and Title I Academic Achieving Schools. Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.
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GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION
CUSTODIAN I
DEFINITION
Performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks for assigned buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Custodian I performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks at various locations under the supervision of higher level custodial personnel, a Principal/Administrator.
A Custodian II performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance tasks on a night shift at a middle school or day shift at an elementary school, and may provide work direction and training to lower level custodial personnel.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by higher level custodial positions, a Principal/Administrator or an Operations Coordinator.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Sweeps, mops, waxes, and seals floors.
Vacuums rugs.
Dusts, washes, and polishes furniture and woodwork.
Empties and cleans waster receptacles.
Washes windows and walls.
Cleans restrooms.
Sweeps sidewalks and picks up papers.
Cleans drinking fountains.
Polishes metal work.
Fills paper and soap dispensers.
Replaces light bulbs.
Replenishes supplies.
Turns out lights and locks doors and windows.
Oversees assigned areas to prevent vandalism.
Moves, arranges, and sets up furniture and equipment for special events and meetings.
Performs related work as required.
CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Common custodial cleaning methods and techniques.
Safe work practices.
Common cleaning materials, tools, and equipment.
Schedules and operational requirements of the school facility to which assigned.
Ability to:
Follow schedules and procedures.
Perform the physical activity involved in common custodial cleaning activities.
Operate custodial cleaning equipment.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain liability.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum Requirements:
Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
Desirable:
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license.
05/21/1980 - Classification established by Personnel Commission
03/25/1987 - Revision - Insurability
01/11/2001 - Revision
06/13/2017 - Minor Revision to Employment Standards
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in a second language. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license.
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT IMPORTANT: The current examination process is primarily focused on hiring substitute Custodians (temporary/as-needed basis). Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the first step only ($14.07). Permanent opportunities may also become available at a later time. The same eligibility list will be used to fill both substitute and permanent vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the list. Positions are 12 months per year, 8 hours per day. The working hours are generally from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (night differential pay may apply). No on-line application process available through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Current Employment Opportunities > Classified Opportunities GUSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer who serves a diverse community.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in a second language. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license.
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT IMPORTANT: The current examination process is primarily focused on hiring substitute Custodians (temporary/as-needed basis). Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the first step only ($14.07). Permanent opportunities may also become available at a later time. The same eligibility list will be used to fill both substitute and permanent vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the list. Positions are 12 months per year, 8 hours per day. The working hours are generally from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (night differential pay may apply). No on-line application process available through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Current Employment Opportunities > Classified Opportunities GUSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer who serves a diverse community.
Comments and Other Information
Note: A more complete list of requirements, duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our web site at www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Job Descriptions
No on-line application process available through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Current Employment Opportunities > Classified Opportunities
A review of the applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process, which consists of a multiple-choice written test and a qualifications appraisal interview, each part weighted 50% of the final score. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process.
Note regarding the salary: The listed salary rate represents the first and last steps of the salary range. All new employees start at the first step. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the first step only ($14.07). Permanent employees may earn higher rates upon successful completion of the probationary period (2nd step after 130 days of paid service) and may receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount (9th step, $20.35 after 7 1/2 years).
GUSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer who serves a diverse community.
Comments and Other Information
Note: A more complete list of requirements, duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our web site at www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Job Descriptions
No on-line application process available through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net > Departments: Human Resources > Current Employment Opportunities > Classified Opportunities
A review of the applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process, which consists of a multiple-choice written test and a qualifications appraisal interview, each part weighted 50% of the final score. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process.
Note regarding the salary: The listed salary rate represents the first and last steps of the salary range. All new employees start at the first step. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the first step only ($14.07). Permanent employees may earn higher rates upon successful completion of the probationary period (2nd step after 130 days of paid service) and may receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount (9th step, $20.35 after 7 1/2 years).
GUSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer who serves a diverse community.
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
9/27/2018
Contact
Edwin Momartin
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$2,438.80 (start) - $3,527.33 (7 1/2 yrs) Monthly
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time