Head Custodian

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, lead and participate in a variety of custodial activities to assure buildings and adjacent grounds areas at an assigned secondary school are maintained in a clean, orderly, safe and secure condition; train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.

The Head Custodian I classification serves as a lead at an assigned secondary school campus. Incumbents provide work direction to a smaller work crew. The Head Custodian II classification serves as a lead at a high school site. Classification duties are larger in scope, complexity, and responsibility, and incumbents provide work direction to a larger work crew.

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school (or equivalent), and two years performing custodial duties, preferably for a large organization or in an educational environment. Some experience working in a lead capacity is highly desirable.

The examination process may be comprised of multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description.

(pass/fail) Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be emailed an examination pass. Exam passes will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. A photo  the examination pass are required for admittance to the exam.

(weighted 50%), is tentatively scheduled Tuesday, October 27th. Applicants will be tested on electrical work in the inspection, repair, alteration, installation and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems, circuits, wiring and equipment. Applicants must pass the written examination to advance to the qualifications appraisal interview.

A photo  required for admittance to the exam.

(weighted 50%) is tentatively scheduled Thursday, October 29th.

All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

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…