
Utility Worker - SHORT TERM at Alta Loma School District
About the Employer
Located in the foothill community of Rancho Cucamonga, California, the Alta Loma School District serves over 6,000 achieving students with 270 teachers and administrative staff and an additional 400 support staff. The District prides itself on its educational program, which provides each student with the opportunity for maximum intellectual, social, and physical development. Strong parent and community involvement in the schools' academic excellence of our students, professional development of staff, and the stability of leadership all provide the foundation of success for Inspiring Learners for a Lifetime!
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ALTA LOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
TEMPORARY UTILITY WORKER
DEFINITION
Under general supervision of the director of Maintenance and Operations, perform various custodial, grounds and maintenance activities; and to do other related work as required. This position is temporary and short in duration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• General indoor cleaning.
• General outdoor cleaning.
• May perform minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational.
• Assist in any of the skilled trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, air-conditioning and heating, locksmithing, plastering or welding.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment such as replacing furnace filters, adjust and service motors, belts and shafts.
• Assists in alterations, repairs, and construction of articles and structures.
• Operate a variety of power grounds equipment, including large gang mowers, tractors, backhoe equipment, and trencher.
• Manual grounds maintenance labor.
• May apply herbicides.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniques;
Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment;
Common tools, materials and equipment used in the various building and maintenance trades;
Operation, use, and maintenance of light and heavy duty grounds maintenance equipment;
Methods, procedures, materials, and tools commonly utilized in grounds maintenance;
Safe working methods and procedures.
Ability to:
Perform moderately medium to heavy manual activities;
Efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment;
Skillfully and safely operate and maintain light and large grounds equipment and use a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening tools;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
Experience:
One to two years experience as a custodian or in a related field.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
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License and Certificate Requirement
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Condition of Employment
Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier.
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS
The following analysis entails an evaluation of the “Physical Demands” factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.
Rating Symbol Key:
NP = Not Present – Does not exist
O = Occasionally – Up to 1/3 of the time
F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
C = Constantly – 2/3 or more of the time
1. STRENGTH:
A. Standing 65%
Walking 30%
Sitting 5%
B. Lifting C 50 lbs.
Carrying C 50 lbs.
Pushing F 50 lbs.
Pulling F 50 lbs.
2. CLIMBING O
BALANCING O
3. STOOPING O
KNEELING O
CROUCHING O
CRAWLING NP
4. REACHING C
HANDLING C
FINGERING O
FEELING O
5. TALKING:
Ordinary F
Other O
HEARING:
Conversations F
Other Sounds O
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6. SEEING
Acuity, Near F
Acuity, Far F
Depth Perception F
Accommodation NP
Color Vision NP
Field of Vision O
7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: 2 3 (4) 5 (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parentheses).
8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling are furniture, wastebaskets, dumpsters, ladders, floor polisher, vacuum; reaching/handling are vacuum, supplies, broom; talking/hearing over lawn mower/tractor/chainsaw noise.
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS
The following analysis represents an evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.
Key to Environmental Factors Rating:
NP = Not present in the job environment
S = Seldom – Under 5% of work day
O = Occasionally – Up to 1/3 of the time
F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
C = Constantly – 2/3 or more time
1. ENVIRONMENT:
Inside 50% Outside 50%
2. EXTREME COLD S
3. EXTREME HEAT S
4. WET/HUMID S
5. NOISE 120 decibels
VIBRATION F
Comments regarding “Vibrations” = Electric cleaning equipment, Driving tractors/mowers
6. HAZARDS:
Mechanical C
Explosives NP
Electrical S
Radiant Energy NP
Burns S
Other Hazard/s NP
Comments regarding “Mechanical Hazards” = Chain saws, trimmers, lawn mowers
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7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
Fumes F
Mists S
Odors F
Gases NP
Dusts F
Poor Ventilation S
Other Atmospheric Hazards NP
Comments regarding “Fumes” = Cleaning solvents, wax strippers
Comments regarding “Odors” = Spray cleaner
8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING – DEVICES: Rubber gloves, safety glasses, back belt, ear protection, dust mask
9. E. C. SUMMARY: Inside Work: 2 3 4 (5) (6) (7). Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.
Requirements / Qualifications
YOU MUST SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION ON WWW.EDJOIN.ORG. APPLICATIONS MISSING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE IF HIRED: Proof of High School graduation or equivalent.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two preferred, dated within one year)
Requirements / Qualifications
YOU MUST SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION ON WWW.EDJOIN.ORG. APPLICATIONS MISSING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE IF HIRED: Proof of High School graduation or equivalent.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two preferred, dated within one year)
Comments and Other Information
REQUIRED: One to two years of experience as a custodian, grounds worker and/or maintenance worker or in a related field. High school diploma or equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
IF SELECTED THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED: Fingerprint verification at an approximate cost of $64 to the employee; Proof of TB clearance (within 4 years) at employee’s cost or a “Certificate of Completion” signed by a licensed health care provider for the Adult TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire; Certificate of Completion for the CA Mandated Reporter Training dated after July 1, 2022.
Comments and Other Information
REQUIRED: One to two years of experience as a custodian, grounds worker and/or maintenance worker or in a related field. High school diploma or equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
IF SELECTED THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED: Fingerprint verification at an approximate cost of $64 to the employee; Proof of TB clearance (within 4 years) at employee’s cost or a “Certificate of Completion” signed by a licensed health care provider for the Adult TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire; Certificate of Completion for the CA Mandated Reporter Training dated after July 1, 2022.