Common use of Open Positions Clause in Contracts

Open Positions. In the event of an open position (any opening created by resignation, termination, or transfer to another position) in the bargaining unit which the Board determines to fill, such vacancy shall be posted at least five (5) working days prior to permanently filling the position. The posting will indicate the location, shift and job assignment for the opening. The District will post notices of openings in the custodian rooms and staff rooms at all buildings. Additional postings will be: the Grounds Garage and Bus Garage Staff Room. The Board will consider any qualified and interested applicant. Qualification factors include experience, personal attributes and performance. Where qualifications are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor. If qualified applicants are available from within the bargaining unit, a selection will be made within five (5) working days from the conclusion of posting, and the subsequent transfer will be made within an additional fifteen (15) working days. When there are no candidates for a vacant position from within the bargaining unit, that position will be filled by hiring a new employee within twenty (20) working days from the end of the posting period. Successful applicants for an open position will be required to remain in the position for nine (9) months before being eligible to apply for a different position, except that they may apply for positions on different shifts or other jobs classifications when open. Newly hired custodians will be required to remain in the position for which employed for nine (9) months before becoming eligible to apply for an open position, except that they may apply for positions on different shifts or other job classifications when open, and for open positions on the same shift when no other employee bids on the position if the new employee has completed the probationary period. Should new custodial positions be created, the duties and responsibilities of, which are substantially different from existing job classifications, the parties agree to negotiate a classification level for the new position. Qualifications for day custodian positions shall be determined by the ability of custodians to perform the general maintenance tasks indicated below on a test to be administered by the employer. Presently, the general maintenance tasks which constitute what is required for day jobs are as follows:

Open Positions. In the event of an open position (any opening created by resignation, termination, or transfer to another position) in the bargaining unit which the Board determines to fill, such vacancy shall be posted at least five (5) working days prior to permanently filling the position. The posting will indicate the location, shift and job assignment for the opening. The District will post notices of openings in the custodian rooms and staff rooms at all buildings. Additional postings will be: the Grounds Garage and Bus Garage Staff Room. The Board will consider any qualified and interested applicant. Qualification factors include experience, personal attributes and performance. Where qualifications are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor. If qualified applicants are available from within the bargaining unit, a selection will be made within five (5) working days from the conclusion of posting, and the subsequent transfer will be made within an additional fifteen (15) working days. Job vacancies shall be filled on the basis of seniority provided, however, that the most senior employee is able to meet the qualifications of such job. The Facilities Director may offer the position to a member who, in the opinion of the Facilities Director is capable of learning the job in a reasonable period of time. When there are no candidates for a vacant position from within the bargaining unit, that position will be filled by hiring a new employee within twenty (20) working days from the end of the posting period. Successful applicants for an open position will be required to remain in the position for nine (9) months before being eligible to apply for a different position, except that they may apply for positions on different shifts or other jobs classifications when open. Newly hired custodians will be required to remain in the position for which employed for nine (9) months before becoming eligible to apply for an open position, except that they may apply for positions on different shifts or other job classifications when open, and for open positions on the same shift when no other employee bids on the position if the new employee has completed the probationary period. Should new custodial positions be created, the duties and responsibilities of, which are substantially different from existing job classifications, the parties agree to negotiate a classification level for the new position. SECTION 5.21(a) - QUALIFICATIONS FOR DAY CUSTODIANS, UTILITY CUSTODIANS, AND TRAINING AND TESTING TO DETERMINE QUALIFICATION Qualifications for day custodian positions shall be determined by the ability of custodians to perform the general maintenance tasks indicated below on a test to be administered by the employerDistrict. Presently, the general maintenance tasks tasks, which constitute what is required for day jobs are as follows: 1. Plumbing • Stools – Replace Wax Seals, Flush Valve, Xxxxx Valve • Urinals – Xxxxx Valve, Vacuum Breaker • Sinks – Faucets, Traps and Washers • Fountains – Install Repair Kits 2. Electrical – Switches, Plugs, 110 Ballasts only 3. Boilers – Testing – Routine Maintenance 4. Pools – Procedures to test and back wash. Breakdown of pool is responsibility of maintenance people until stabilized. 5. Furniture Repair, Snow Removal, Lawn Care, Ceiling, Preventative Maintenance From time to time this description of maintenance qualification tasks may be changed by the District.

Open Positions. ‌ In the event of an open position (any opening created by resignation, termination, or transfer to another position) in the bargaining unit which the Board determines to fill, such vacancy shall be posted at least five (5) working days prior to permanently filling the position. The posting will indicate the location, shift and job assignment for the opening. The District will post notices of openings in the custodian rooms and staff rooms at all buildings. Additional postings will be: the Grounds Garage and Bus Garage Staff Room. The Board will consider any qualified and interested applicant. Qualification factors include experience, personal attributes and performance. Where qualifications are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor. If qualified applicants are available from within the bargaining unit, a selection will be made within five (5) working days from the conclusion of posting, and the subsequent transfer will be made within an additional fifteen (15) working days. Job vacancies shall be filled on the basis of seniority provided, however, that the most senior employee is able to meet the qualifications of such job. The Facilities Director may offer the position to a member who, in the opinion of the Facilities Director is capable of learning the job in a reasonable period of time. When there are no candidates for a vacant position from within the bargaining unit, that position will be filled by hiring a new employee within twenty (20) working days from the end of the posting period. Successful applicants for an open position will be required to remain in the position for nine (9) months before being eligible to apply for a different position, except that they may apply for positions on different shifts or other jobs classifications when open. Newly hired custodians will be required to remain in the position for which employed for nine (9) months before becoming eligible to apply for an open position, except that they may apply for positions on different shifts or other job classifications when open, and for open positions on the same shift when no other employee bids on the position if the new employee has completed the probationary period. Should new custodial positions be created, the duties and responsibilities of, which are substantially different from existing job classifications, the parties agree to negotiate a classification level for the new position. SECTION 5.21- DAY CUSTODIANS – QUALIFICATION, TRAINING AND TESTING‌ SECTION 5.21(a) - QUALIFICATIONS FOR DAY CUSTODIANS, UTILITY CUSTODIANS, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEAD CUSTODIAN AND HIGH SCHOOL LEAD CUSTODIAN AND TRAINING AND TESTING TO DETERMINE QUALIFICATION Qualifications for day custodian positions shall be determined by the ability of custodians to perform the general maintenance tasks indicated below on a test to be administered by the employerDistrict. Presently, the general maintenance tasks tasks, which constitute what is required for day jobs are as follows: 1. Plumbing • Stools – Replace Wax Seals, Flush Valve, Xxxxx Valve • Urinals – Xxxxx Valve, Vacuum Breaker • Sinks – Faucets, Traps and Washers • Fountains – Install Repair Kits 2. Electrical – Switches, Plugs 3. Boilers – Testing – Routine Maintenance 4. Pools – Procedures to test and back wash. Breakdown of pool is responsibility of maintenance people until stabilized. 5. Furniture Repair, Snow Removal, Lawn Care, Ceiling, Preventative Maintenance From time to time this description of maintenance qualification tasks may be changed by the District.

Open Positions. In the event of an open position (any opening created by resignation, termination, ‌ A. Job openings or transfer to another position) in the vacancies for bargaining unit positions which the Board determines are to fill, such vacancy be filled shall be posted at least on bulletin boards in the District which are normally seen by employees covered by this Agreement, for five (5) working days prior to permanently filling being filled, so that all interested employees may bid for the job opening or vacancy. The location for posting will be designated jointly by the administration and Association representative in each building. Any change of location shall mutually be agreed upon. A copy of each posting shall concurrently be delivered to the Association president. All permanent employees shall have the first opportunity to be considered for any job opening. B. Selection of employees for a permanent assignment shall be made by the supervisor. Any employee within the Association of the posting who meets the qualification (job descriptions/posting) for the position shall be given the position. The posting will indicate the location, shift and job assignment for the opening. The District will post notices of openings in the custodian rooms and staff rooms at all buildings. Additional postings will be: the Grounds Garage and Bus Garage Staff Room. The Board will consider any qualified and interested applicant. Qualification factors include experience, personal attributes and performance. Where qualifications are equal, seniority shall be the determining factor. If qualified applicants are available When there is more than one employee from within the Association who applies and meets the qualifications, the one with the greater seniority shall receive the positions. Personnel hired into a regular status position or hired from outside the affected bargaining unitunit will start at the bottom of the bargaining unit seniority listing. In determining selection for Lead Custodian 4, 5, & 6 positions the following process shall apply: 1. An application process with understanding that qualifications are given first considerations with seniority as a selection will tie breaker. 2. Meeting qualifications is determined on an employees’ score on a standardized assessment with an objective scoring criterion. (Scores are provided to all bidding employees) 3. A minimum qualifying score on the assessment shall be established by the committee and all employees who achieve the minimum score shall be interviewed for the open position. 4. A minimum qualifying interview score shall be established by the committee prior to conducting interviews. Each interviewed employee shall receive a numeric score, with rational, from the interview committee. 5. All employees who meet the minimum qualifications in the interview process go into a hiring pool, with seniority determining the successful candidate for the open position. 6. An Assessment rubric, with all assessment topics covered, shall be provided and made available to all interested employees prior to taking the assessment. When there is more than one employee from within the association who applies and meets the qualifications, the one with the greater seniority shall receive the position. C. Notification when positions are filled: All employees requesting a transfer to a job opening or vacancy shall be notified within five (5) working days from of the conclusion employer filling the job opening or vacancy. Such notification shall include a statement of posting, acceptance or non-acceptance and the subsequent transfer will be made within an additional fifteen (15) working daysreasons therefore. When If there are no candidates for a vacant bargaining unit employees who apply to the open position from within and who meet qualifications, the position shall be posted outside the bargaining unit. If no bargaining unit employees applies or no bargaining unit member who applies meet the minimum qualification for a lead position, the District reserves the right to temporarily assign an employee involuntarily, for a maximum of ninety (90) days or until filled. Promotion to lead positions are for internal applicants only. If there are no employees with minimum qualifications, the District agrees to provide involuntarily transferred employees with on-the-job training opportunities to develop the skills needed for the positions. D. Personnel transferring or hired from outside of the affected department will start at the bottom of the departmental seniority listing. E. When an employee accepts a Custodian 2 or 3 classifications transfer, the transfer shall be considered temporary for a period or ten (10) working days of the date of the change. The District reserves the right to extend the probation period by ten (10) days. Within the ten (10) working day period, if the employee should decide he/she does not want the position, he/she shall revert to his/her former position without prejudice or loss of original seniority. If after the ten (10) day period the District feels the employee is unable to meet the qualifications of the position, the supervisor shall meet with the employee and discuss specific, documented concerns identified using the evaluation section Article III, Section M of the collective Bargaining Agreement. The employee shall then be given ten (10) additional working days to address the concerns of the supervisor. If after the ten (10) additional working days, it is the decision, of the administrator/supervisor that the employee is unsuited for the position, the employee shall revert to his/her former position without prejudice. The ten (10) day trial period may be waived by mutual agreement of the employee and the administrator/supervisor. Voluntary transfers shall be limited to three (3) per year, per employee. When an employee accepts or is placed in a higher classification (Lead 4, 5, and 6) he/she shall serve a new probationary period of three (3) months. If during the probation period the District feels the employee is unable to meet the performance standards of the position the District shall meet with the employee to discuss specific documented concerns identified using the evaluation section Article III, Section M of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The employee will be filled by hiring a new employee within given twenty (20) working days from to address the end concerns of the posting periodsupervisor. Successful applicants Should the District determine that the employee is unsuited for an open position will be required to remain in the position for nine (9) months before being eligible the employee may be demoted to apply for a different position, except that they may apply for positions on different shifts lower classification Custodian 2 or other jobs classifications when open. Newly hired custodians will be required to remain in 3 and the position for which employed for nine (9) months before becoming eligible to apply for an open position, except that they may apply for positions on different shifts or other job classifications when open, and for open positions on the same shift when no other employee bids on the position if the new employee has completed the probationary period. Should new custodial positions be created, the duties and responsibilities of, which are substantially different from existing job classifications, the parties agree to negotiate a classification level for the new position. Qualifications for day custodian positions he/she is placed in shall be determined by the ability District. There shall be no bumping rights awarded this demotion. This provision shall not exempt an employee from due process disciplinary proceeding when applicable. Demotion is not part of progressive discipline. F. Selection of new employees for permanent positions: Selection of employees for permanent assignment shall be made by the principal/supervisor and the appropriate hiring team. The hiring team shall include at least one bargaining unit employee from the affected site/department and one Association representative. In the event the hiring team cannot agree on a candidate for the position, the principal/supervisor may make the final decision. G. Opportunity for custodians to perform trade jobs: In the general maintenance tasks indicated below on a test event that two (2) custodians wish to be administered by the employer. Presentlytrade jobs, the general maintenance tasks following criteria will apply: 1. Prior to the trade, both principals, custodial supervisor, and both custodians must agree to the trade. 2. After the initial trade, a ten (10) day evaluation period (item D) which constitute what is required must coincide for both custodians, provides for any of the effected parties to negate the trade. 3. At the conclusion of the ten (10) day evaluation and if all parties agree, then the trade will become permanent. 4. A job trade does not apply for any posted position. 5. Any level 2 or 3 custodian may trade jobs following the above process. Individuals trading jobs across Classification 2 & 3 will be placed at the appropriate step on Appendix A for the new position. 6. Job Trades are as follows:not eligible in Classification 4, 5, & 6.