Facilities Services Assistant I at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Facility Planning and Maintenance and Operations Department provides facility planning, project management, and maintenance/operations support for facilities owned and/or occupied by the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), including Special Schools and Alternative Education, located at over 76 sites throughout Orange County. OCDE is currently seeking a reliable professional to serve as our Facilities Services Assistant I. This individual will be responsible for a variety of maintenance, repair, and custodial duties in the maintenance of OCDE facilities, offices, and school sites. The positions support custodial cleaning after school. Hours and job site locations across Orange County may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Working hours are 2:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (6 hours).
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • One year of responsible experience performing custodial and/or building maintenance and repair work. • Graduation from high school or high school equivalency test. Licensees and Certificates: • Valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under OCDE’s vehicle insurance policy is required for certain assignments. • Valid forklift operator certification is required for certain assignments.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience performing a variety of maintenance work. Include all of the types of maintenance in which you have experience; such as custodial, painting, minor plumbing, etc. 2. How do you respond to emergency requests when you are in the middle of another task? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • One year of responsible experience performing custodial and/or building maintenance and repair work. • Graduation from high school or high school equivalency test. Licensees and Certificates: • Valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under OCDE’s vehicle insurance policy is required for certain assignments. • Valid forklift operator certification is required for certain assignments.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience performing a variety of maintenance work. Include all of the types of maintenance in which you have experience; such as custodial, painting, minor plumbing, etc. 2. How do you respond to emergency requests when you are in the middle of another task? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
10/30/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/16/2023
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified: $2,833 - $3,785 Monthly (6 hours) Placement based on review of education and experience.
Length of Work Year
12 Months (10 paid vacation days, 14 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days)
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.