The current vacancy exists in Yucca Valley/ Twenty-Nine Palms, the resulting list will be used to fill vacancies in Yucca Valley/ Twenty-Nine Palms only. Candidates who do not indicate a willingness to work in Yucca Valley/ Twenty-Nine Palms will be disqualified. MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY AND JOIN THE PRESCHOOL SERVICES TEAM! - - - REMOTE ASSIGNMENT BONUS - - - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($500 upon hire, $500 upon completing 2,080 service hours, and $1,000 upon completing an additional 2,080 service hours). APPLICABLE LOCATIONS ONLY: Twentynine Palms, Barstow and Yucca Valley According to criteria established in the Preschool Services Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see pages 47-48). The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Custodians who perform a variety of custodial duties at a Head Start site. Duties include: dust/damp mop using germicidal techniques; sweep and keep facility entranceways, classrooms, playgrounds, and restrooms free from debris and trash; remove trash and dispose of waste materials; vacuum and spot clean carpets; operate a variety of industrial cleaning machines; restock and clean restrooms using germicide solution; wipe down and disinfect child activity and eating areas; order, stock, and maintain custodial supplies in assigned storage areas; ensure health and safety rules are adhered to at all times; and inform supervisor of any suspected child abuse. The resulting eligible list will also be used to fill other vacancies as they occur throughout the County. - Official Title: PSD Custodian – Contract For more detailed information, refer to the PSD Custodian – Contract job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS - To review job-specific benefits, refer to:Summary of Benefits. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1) Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 lbs.) as needed; in the event of an emergency. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing .) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB 792).3) Must complete the AB 1207 - Child Care Providers: Mandated Reporter Training prior to placement at a school site .) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871) Minimum Requirements - - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - - Desired Qualifications Applicants that have completed or participated in the PSD Apprentice Program are highly desired. Custodial/ Janitorial related experience as well as experience working with the public is also highly desired.