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Pleasant Valley School District, CA

Custodian

Pleasant Valley School District, CA, Camarillo, California, United States, 93012

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Salary:

$21.85 - $24.14 Hourly Location :

Camarillo, CA Job Type:

12 Month Employee (260 days) Job Number:

202400079 Department:

Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations Opening Date:

07/28/2025 Closing Date:

8/22/2025 4:00 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit:

SEIU

Description This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list for FUTURE vacancies.

The eligibility list will be valid for six months. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor and/or assigned designee, perform routine day or evening custodial activities at an assigned school site or other assigned District facility; perform minor maintenance and repair to equipment and systems; maintain buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Custodians are responsible for routine custodial activities at a school site or District facility ensuring facilities are clean, orderly, and secure.

Examples of Duties

Maintain District standards of excellent customer service and professional behavior in various and sometimes challenging situations. Access and monitor District email daily to receive important updates from school and District administration. Participate in staff development and in-service training programs as assigned. 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; 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 various custodial activities including replacing light bulbs and tubes, cleaning chalkboards and erasers and emptying pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors after breakfast, lunch and recess periods as assigned. Dust and polish furniture and woodwork; perform minor repairs to furniture as needed. Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate. Perform a variety of general maintenance and repair to equipment, furniture, and other systems; replace wall outlet covers and switch plate covers; remove and replace filters. 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. Tighten door locks as assigned; tighten/replace door stops, and striker plates as assigned. Perform minor grounds maintenance duties as assigned. Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods. Model positive behavior and communication, promoting courtesy in all interactions. Monitor and/or supervise children as assigned. May be assigned out of class work as prescribed by Merit Rules and Regulations. Typical Qualifications Any combination equivalent to sufficient education, experience, and/or training to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Typically, this would be gained through: High school diploma or its equivalent and one year of general custodial experience. Successful completion of the Merit examination process is required.

Supplemental Information

The eligibility list resulting from this open/promotional recruitment may be used to fill current and future regular and substitute vacancies. The following documents must be submitted with your application:

Resume (optional) Employment Selection and Procedure

Applications and all required supporting documents must be received by the final filing date indicated above in order to be considered. Correspondence and notifications will be sent to the email address provided on your application. Applicants are responsible for checking email and responding promptly (within 24 hours).

Open/Promotional Examinations:

Open and Promotional examinations are open to qualified employees and nonemployees alike. All promotional candidates who successfully complete the examination process are placed on a promotional eligibility list. which must be used first in filling the vacancy(ies). If this list contains fewer than 3 ranks, it is then supplemented by names from the open eligibility list.

Examination Information:

Applicants must provide sufficient information regarding their education and work experience in order to determine eligibility. A resume and other supporting documents may be included to supplement your application; however, they

may NOT be submitted in lieu of the application.

The most qualified candidates will be invited to the examination process which will include:

Application Screening: Qualifying Written/Performance Examination: 40% Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 60%

The Pleasant Valley School District offers the following for qualifying employees who work a minimum of 878 hours during a fiscal year:

Medical, vision, and dental benefits Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off - sick and vacation granted annually Professional growth opportunities CalPERS