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AGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE

 Meeting Date:
 April  27, 2021
 Agenda Item:
Request Approval of new classified position, corresponding job description, and salary recommendation for the position of Pool Maintenance Technician. 
 Responsible Staff: 

Todd Lile, Superintendent

 Kent Albertson, Chief Human Resource Officer

 Agenda Placement:Consent
 Effective Dates: 4/28/2021
 Item Status:New Item 
 
 Background:

District Administration has brought forward the request to eliminate the Custodian/Pool Maintenance job description that was last updated in May of 2012 and create a new job description with the title of Pool Maintenance Technician. The current incumbent will be retiring at the end of June 2021. The purpose of this action is to revise the essential functions and minimum qualifications to include certifications for Scuba Diving and for Pool Operator. 

This new job description will support the educational process with specific responsibility for overseeing, maintaining, cleaning, and repairing the aquatic facility, co-generation plant, associated building equipment, and the storage and usage areas ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe swimming pool/facility for students, staff, and the public; performing a variety of special cleaning and sanitizing operations; assisting in preparing facilities for special events, and complying with health and safety requirements. 

Salary surveys were conducted by using the approved Bargaining Unit school districts and the results of the comparison survey also suggest placement on the Classified Salary Schedule at Range 29 (refer to attached comparison survey). 

This recommended proposed action has been compiled as provided under the authority of California Education Code section 45276 and the Personnel Commission Rules 3.2.1. through 3.2.5.5 and 3.2.9. Review of positions, states that it is the responsibility of the Personnel Commission to classify duties of new or reorganized positions approved by the Board of Trustees. 


 Rationale:
Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations, the job of Pool Maintenance Technician was established for the purpose/s of supporting the educational process with specific responsibility for overseeing, maintaining, cleaning and repairing the aquatic facility, co-generation plant, associated building equipment, and the storage and usage areas ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe swimming pool/facility for students, staff and public; performing a variety of special cleaning and sanitizing operations; assisting in preparing facilities for special events; and complying with health and safety requirements. Independently performs duties using judgment, discretion, and knowledge to evaluate problems quickly and make decisions regarding stopping swim meets or other events for safety reasons. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with a clean, operational pool facility which directly supports student learning and achievement. 
 Fiscal Impact:  

Classified Salary Schedule - Range 29

From: Step 1 - $19.57/hour

To:  Step 7 - $25.74/hour

 
Community Compact Core Values
These questions frame our decisions when considering expenditures and initiatives. We want our budget, programs, and priorities to be aligned to our vision, mission, goals, beliefs, and values to ensure we're moving the district in a positive direction our community and trustees believe in and support.
 

Equity Before Equality

Will this prioritize Equity?

Student Centered
Is this focused on students' needs?
Collaborative Culture
Will this facilitate a collaborative culture?
 X  
Excellence for All
Will this promote excellence for all?

X
Learning Organization
Will this further the development of our learning organization?

Community Relationships
Will this foster and deepen relationships with our community partners?
Results Oriented
Will this be measured effectively and results oriented?
 
HONESTY + COMPETENCY = TRUST
 
 
Madera Unified Strategic Goals
Check the LCAP Pillar supported by this item.
 

Pillar 1:
Equitable access to rigorous high-level programs


Pillar 3:
Safe and healthy environments for learning and work


Pillar 2:
Data-driven professional learning and collaboration


Pillar 4: Strong relationships with families and community
 
Governing Board of Trustees' Goals
 

Clarity and Consistency at All Levels


Excellence in All Things

Changing Perceptions & Mindsets of Staff and Community


 This item complies with the following Board Policy(ies) and Board Bylaw(s):
BP 4111
This items fulfills/complies with Board Policy through the following ways:
BP 4111:  The Superintendent or designee shall recruit candidates for open positions based on an assessment of the district's needs for specific skills, knowledge and abilities. He/she shall develop job descriptions that accurately describe all essential and marginal functions and duties of each position, and shall disseminate job announcements to ensure a wide range of candidates.

 Superintendent's Recommendation to the MUSD Governing Board of Trustees:

The Superintendent recommends the board to approve new classified position, corresponding job description, and salary recommendation for the position of Pool Maintenance Technician. 

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
JD Pool Maintenance Technician