Utilities Mechanic I

City of Santa Fe Springs · Cooper City, FL · 1 mo ago

ManagementFull-time

Summary Of Duties

Under the direction of an administrator, counselor, department chair or teacher, performs clerical duties such as typing, filing, duplicating and answering phones; serves as receptionist and/or switchboard operator and assists students, parents, employees or community members; prepares and processes a variety of paperwork; maintains records and files; registers students; administers first aid; requisitions supplies and materials; operates a computer; generates reports; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Incumbents in the Office Assistant classification typically specialize in one or more functions such as attendance, curriculum, discipline, food services, guidance, pupil services, student records, switchboard, testing or other function, but the primary duty is to perform a variety of clerical duties. Office Assistants typically have a lead secretarial/clerical employee available or a counselor or teacher. Independent judgment is limited, principally due to the need to have well established procedures and guidelines to process a variety of records. However, consequence of error can have an impact on finances, public relations, school or department operations and student education, health and welfare.

Exam Education

Graduation from high school or equivalency is required.

Experience

Clerical experience is desirable.

Licenses/Language/Certificate Requirements

A valid Class C, California driver's license, a good driving record and use of a private automobile may be required, and if so, must be maintained during employment.
The ability to speak, read and write a language, in addition to English, is desirable for the class of Office Assistant.
The ability to speak and read English and the designated language is required for the bilingual class.
The ability to speak, read and write English and the designated language is required for the bilingual/biliterate class.
A valid first aid certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate must be presented to the Personnel Department prior to or within 90 days of employment.

Working Conditions

Office environment;
Driving a vehicle to conduct work as required.
Hazards Some positions in this class may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens, body fluids and communicable diseases.

Physical Requirements

Strength to perform average lifting up to fifteen (15) pounds;
Good speaking and hearing ability;
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard;
Able to bend, kneel, crouch and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Skill

In Typing at a rate of 40 words per minute;
Operating a variety of office equipment including computers and applicable software.

Knowledge

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment;
First aid principles and techniques;
District/school operations, programs, policies and procedures;
Principles of good public relations;
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Ability

To understand and follow oral and written instructions;
To exercise good judgment;
To plan and organize work;
To establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships;
To communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
To post and maintain records and materials;
To make basic math computations.

Benefits

Vacation: Employees with one to five years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments.
Holidays: Thirteen (13) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year.
Sick Leave: One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District.

Health Insurance

Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of major medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, life insurance and income protection.