Custodian, HARD

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION 

 The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended Supplemental Questionnaire:  A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application.  Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

THE DISTRICT  

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is an independent special use district providing park and recreation services to over 250,000 residents living within a 64 square mile area which includes the City 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.  Since it's creation in 1944, the District has provided residents with many beautiful facilities and parks, as well as hundreds of educational and recreational classes and programs.  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 life-long learning, fitness and fun.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, to perform janitorial duties and to be responsible for the overall condition and proper use of District buildings and their facilities; and to do related work as required.

Custodians, whose work is subject to infrequent inspection, perform janitorial duties in District buildings, the facilities of which are used continuously by the general public. The completion of cleaning work is made more difficult by the necessity of planning and performing such work around the activities that are taking place during such time that the incumbent is on duty. Positions in this class are distinguished from the next higher class, Custodial Foreman which has lead-supervisory responsibility and responsibility for supervision of the District custodial services.

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 six (6) months of full-time experience in the class of Custodian in a federally funded program, or in a permanent position in the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District service.

                                                                    OR II

Experience:

The equivalent of six (6) months of full time 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 competencies:
  
  Knowledge of:
  • Modern custodial methods, materials, and equipment including the use of power driven waxing and buffing machines, soaps, detergents, waxes and cleaning compounds.
  
  Ability to:
  • Follow standing instructions and accept responsibility.
  • Read and write and clearly speak effectively.
  • Exhibit a high customer service priority.
•   Read and follow safe use (MSDS) for all products, chemicals or equipment
•   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 custodial duties.
  • Within OSHA 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.

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.  The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN

Deadline for Filing:                                Monday, September 21, 2015

Review of Minimum Qualifications:    Monday September 28, 2015 

Screening for Best Qualified:               Monday, October 5, 2015

Performance Examination:                   Tuesday, December 8, 2015 - Notices Pending   

The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and Alameda County Resolution No. R-83-773.  To request an accommodation due to a disability during this or other phases of the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services Department at (510) 272-6472 before the final filing deadline. Alameda County Human Resources Services will require documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a permanent disability pursuant to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's statute of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, as amended, and/or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) Act.

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

**WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN.

The examination will consist of the following steps:

1. A review of 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. A review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.
3. A performance component that will be weighted at 100% of the final examination score.

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

BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING FOR THE HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT

• (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

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer