PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY - NUTRITION SERVICES DELIVERY DRIVER at Palm Springs Unified School District

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

Application Deadline

9/9/2016 3:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

9/1/2016

Contact

Olivia Castellanos
760-883-2715

Number of Openings

Salary

Add'l Salary Info

$3,117 - $3,789 Monthly Salary (TEAMS1)

Length of Work Year

8 Hours, 12 Months

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Nutrition Services

Physical Requirements

Ability to frequently lift 60-100 lbs.; very frequent bending, and pushing or pulling of loads.

Position Number

2-154-004

Exam Date:

TBD. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will receive an e-mail invitation to the exam.

About the Employer

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

JOB DESCRIPTION
Palm Springs Unified School District
A.R. # 4219.337

NUTRITION SERVICES DELIVERY DRIVER

PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Nutrition Services Delivery Driver operates medium and light-duty trucks and forklift; loads and unloads materials and food for delivery; fills orders for warehouse stock and makes deliveries; and sanitizes equipment to conform with sanitation codes.
FUNCTIONS
• Drives vehicles (e.g. truck, van, forklift, etc.) to transport food to designated sites.
• Loads and unloads delivery trucks and food carts.
• Receives deliveries of food, supplies, verifies itemss for correct amounts, condition and conformance with invoice.
• Sanitizes carts and delivery trucks.
• Maintains various files and records (e.g. inventory, purchase orders, schedules, requisitions, etc.).
• Assists in stocking central kitchen storerooms and refrigeration units.
• Stocks equipment and supplies.
• Unloads stock and non-stock items and distributes shipments to assigned site locations and/or individuals.
• Inspects facilities and equipment.
• Assists other personnel as may be required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training which would indicate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. An example of an acceptable combination is: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance and one year experience in the operation of medium and light duty trucks.

SKILLS are required to drive a district truck and operate a forklift; add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately to maintain records and inventory levels; operate a computer and use related software.

KNOWLEDGE proper loading and unloading of trucks; shipping and receiving procedures; health and safety regulations.

ABILITY to observe legal and defensive driving practices; understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; learn district locations; exercise proper judgment in loading and unloading materials; maintain work schedules without close supervision; keep accurate inventory control and shipping and receiving records; establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with staff, supervisors, vendors, administrators and the public; promote a collaborative team environment; understand and be sensitive to, and respect the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of administrators and staff; maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 50% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a generally hazard free environment.
Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates
Job-Related Proficiency Examination Valid Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability Forklift Operator's Certificate (Desired)
Continuing Education/Training Clearances
None Specified Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Pre-placement Physical Exam
TB Clearance
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between California Teamsters Public, Professional & Medical Employees Union, local 911 Maintenance & Operations Unit, and Palm Springs Unified School District.

FLSA Status Bargaining Unit Salary Range BOE Approval Date
Non Exempt Teams 1 14 1/22/08

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability Forklift Operator's Certificate (Desired)