Job Description:Ref: 8655The District and AFSCME are working together to create promotional opportunities for existing staff, therefore this job posting is available for seven (7) days for internal candidates based on our collective bargaining agreement.TITLE:Sweeper Operator, Utility TechnicianREPORTS TO:Assigned SupervisorDEPARTMENT:Custodial ServicesCLASSIFICATION:ClassifiedFLSA:Non-ExemptWORK YEAR/HOURS:261 days/8 hours or duty days and hours as assignedISSUED:Created: June 2007Revised: May 2021SALARY GRADE:Custodial Sweeper/Technician Salary ScheduleBASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, operate a mechanical sweeper to clean paved areas of District sites; drive a pickup truck and trailer from site to site; serve as custodian at assigned location during inclement weather or when the sweeper, and attend equipment repair trainings as required.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work on a prescribed schedule; travel from site to site to operate a mechanical sweeper/pickup truck in order to remove/clean dirt and debris from parking lots, playgrounds, sidewalks and other paved areas; properly dispose of all debris collected.
Load and unload the trailer from a truck; connect trailer to pickup truck; drive the truck and trailer from site to site.
Check the pickup truck and the sweeper at the beginning of work shifts to make sure the brakes, horn, head lights, tail lights, directional lights, brake lights, windshield wipers, etc… are in working order; check oil level, radiator fluid and gas as necessary.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on Custodial Services’ vehicles including the departments’ cars, pickup truck, sweeper vehicles etc., including checking oils and maintaining fluid levels; take the vehicles to car washing stations.
Maintain daily electronic records of site visits, sweeping time and driving time between sites.
Prepare and deliver supply orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule; pull materials; pack boxes; drive orders to their designated school.
Assist with storage, distribution, and inventory of various custodial supplies and equipment.
Operate specialized equipment; pallet jack, forklift, ride on scrubber, etc….
Assist with special custodial related projects District-wide.
Maintain supply and equipment inventory records.
Participate in equipment repair training courses.
Inspect and make repairs to malfunctioning custodial equipment.
Serve as a custodian to open school sites, to cover during students lunch periods, inclement weather as needed.
Perform full range of custodial duties in cases of emergency or when no custodial coverage is available.
Support in the training of site custodian(s) on proper use of equipment and custodial duties.
May perform site surveillance work at a differential rate of pay as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.KNOWLEDGE OF:Safe and efficient operating practices of mechanical sweeper, pickup truck and trailerTraffic laws and regulations pertaining to operating a small truck and trailerCleaning materials and methods of sanitationABILITY TO:
Operate a mechanical sweeper and drive a pickup truck and trailer with care and safety in heavy traffic and in a school yard or other assigned area.
Lift and move heavy objects
Serve as a custodian when assigned
Operate a pallet jack, forklift, ride on floor scrubber and all other custodial related equipment
Read, write and understand directions in English
Utilize ladder up to 12ft and/or using a lift to clean elevated areas
Keep accurate work records and logs
PREREQUISITES:
Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: Graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed.
Must maintain a valid California Driver’s License
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearanceWORKING CONDITIONSENVIRONMENT:Indoor and outdoor environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; seasonal hot and cold or adverse weather conditions; working around machinery with moving parts; vehicle operation in traffic.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned tools and equipment; used to perform custodial work; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderate and/or heavy objects up to 50 pounds; standing for extended periods of time; sitting for extended periods of time; performing heavy physical labor.NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
