Common use of Custodial/Groundskeepers – Reassignment Within Classification Clause in Contracts

Custodial/Groundskeepers – Reassignment Within Classification. Site seniority lists in the custodian and groundskeeper classifications will be maintained. When a custodian or groundskeeper position becomes available due to a vacancy the vacant position, including the assignment, shift and shift differential, will be offered to the Unit Member on the site seniority list with the highest seniority who has demonstrated satisfactory job performance, as evidenced by no written progressive disciplinary actions or unsatisfactory evaluations within the last fiscal year. For purposes of this section, the addition of a new custodian or groundskeeper position shall also constitute a vacancy. 16.5.1 If the Unit Member with the highest seniority declines reassignment to the vacant position, the next senior Unit Member will be offered the position, and so down the seniority list. 16.5.2 A custodian or groundskeeper who transfers to a vacant position as provided herein shall not be eligible for another such reassignment under this section for a period of one calendar year after the reassignment. The acceptance of a reassignment under this section shall not prevent a Unit Member from applying for a voluntary transfer as provided in section 16.2.1 or from accepting a short term transfer as provided in section 16.2.3.