Custodial Foreman, HARD (Promotional)

YOU MUST BE A HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT EMPLOYEE TO APPLY

THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.  The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Current employment and completion by 8/10/2015, of the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District service.

Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for filing.  Postmarks are not accepted. Applications will only be accepted on-line.

THE HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is an independent special use district providing park and recreation services for over 275,000 residents living within a 64 mile area which includes the cities of Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and the unincorporated Ashland, Cherryland and Fairview districts.  The park district known locally as H.A.R.D. is the largest recreation district  in the state of California.  The mission of the park district is improving the quality of life for citizens of all ages by providing a variety of recreational activities, special events, facilities and services that encourage lifelong fitness and fun.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, to supervise contractual custodial service; to serve as working supervisor of custodian personnel; to perform related work as required.

The Custodial Foreman is a first line supervisory position reporting to the Custodian Supervisor in the Custodian Division. The Custodial Foreman is responsible primarily for the supervision of the cleaning of the buildings under contract with a custodial services company. The Custodial Foreman is required to be on duty in the very early morning hours to inspect the work of contract custodians and to bring deficiencies to the attention of the Custodian Supervisor. Deficiencies need correction on short notice so that the building is tidy and ready for public use that same morning. Also, the Custodial Foreman aids the Custodian Supervisor in the supervision of custodian personnel in the maintenance of District buildings. This position differs from the next lower class Custodian by the Custodial Foreman having lead/foreman responsibilities.

A combination of training and experience which demonstrates that a person has obtained the required knowledge and is able to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed). A person with the following combined training and experience would typically qualify to compete in a selection process:

EITHER I

Experience:
The equivalent of one (1) year of full time experience in the class of Custodian in the HARD service.

OR  II

Experience:
The equivalent of two (2) years of full time, paid experience performing custodial work in offices or institutions.

License: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and a good driving record.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge, skills and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following:
Knowledge of:

• Modern custodial methods, materials, and equipment.

Ability to:

• Supervise the work of others.
• Keep comprehensive records.
• Work with other employees and Janitorial Services Contractor.
• Read and write and clearly speak effectively.
• Exhibit a high customer service priority.
• Establish and maintain open and honest communications with co-workers at all levels of the organization.
• Use and operate sanders, buffers, vacuum cleaners and similar equipment in the course of janitorial duties.
• Within CALOSHA guidelines, withstand periods of physical exposure to the presence of fumes, odors, dust and pollen without incapacitating adverse effect.
• Safely transport, lift and handle bulky objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

The examination will consist of the following steps:

1. A review of the candidates’ application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
2. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates’ final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.

Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN

Deadline For Filing:                                    Monday, August 10, 2015

Review of Minimum Qualifications:          Friday, August 14, 2015

Panel Interviews:                                         Thursday, September 3, 2015

 Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.  To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrsn-line.

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: 

• Ten (10) working days paid vacation each year; fifteen (15) days after five (5) years of service; and twenty (20) days after thirteen (13) years of service.
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays a year.
• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of one (1) day per month.
• Choice of three (3) health plans for employees and their dependents, most, if not all of which is paid for by the District.  The medical plan design offered to employees is a $15 HMO Plan or High Deductible PPO Plan. Employees may elect coverage provided through one of the two medical carriers, United Healthcare HMO or PPO, Kaiser Permanente HMO.
• Comprehensive dental plan for employees and their dependents.
• Vision care reimbursement benefit.
• Social Security paid for by District and employee.
• Public Employees Retirement System 2% at 62 for new hires; 2% at 60 for new employees hired after January 1, 2013 that are already members of CalPERS.
• Long Term Disability Plan paid by District.
• Life Insurance policy ($40,000) paid by District.
• Deferred Compensation Plan available, employee funded.
• Employee Credit Union services.
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Post employment healthcare plan contribution of 1.5% of base salary paid by District.
• State Disability, employee funded.

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Anna Montoya, Human Resources Analyst III
Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda
510-272-6459
www.acgov.org/hrs