About the Employer

The Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) is made up of 44 schools serving preschool-12th grade with approximately 33,000 students in grades TK-12. The District Office hosts twenty-three district level departments that serve the school sites. School sites feature many facility upgrades with vibrant libraries due to the community support of the Measure E bond. With 23 National Merit Scholars in 2021 and a total of 56 California Distinguished Schools/Gold Ribbon Awards, FUSD's mission is to provide equitable opportunities to Educate, Challenge and Inspire students of all ages, talents and ability levels, while striving to prepare each with the skills required to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing world. FUSD is located in the City of Fremont, California, a thriving international community. Residents come from countries across the globe to call Fremont home. FUSD takes pride in its diversity, community, and schools.

Job Summary

Medical, Vision & Dental plans are available for purchase. FUSD does not contribute to benefit costs. Dental plans are mandatory for full-time employees.

FUSD is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package:

-Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
-Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program
-Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
-California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
-403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Sick Leave
-14 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)

Requirements / Qualifications

2 Letters of Recommendation

Education: Equivalent to completion of high school with the addition of any combination of formal and informal training, education and experience in the areas of integrated pest management, landscape management and/or horticulture.

Experience: Two years of commercial/industrial grounds Maintenance/gardening experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of the appropriate QAC (Qualified Applicator's Certificate) issued by the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulations is a continuous requirement (Must be obtained within 6 months of employment).

Applicants should carefully identify and describe all information relating to their qualifications for the position. (Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the candidate of an interview). Screening is based on information provided on the application. Please provide detailed information. We do not rely on your resume when screening. Avoid using "varies", "on call", "see resume" or similar vague language. Applicants experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or attaching documents, may contact the EDJOIN HELP DESK AT 1-888-900-8945.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES:
Following the recruitment closing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
Those who pass screening will be invited to participate in a written examination, Tentatively scheduled for TBD.
Those who pass the written examination will be invited to a panel interview with subject matter experts, Tentatively scheduled for TBD.
Based on the final scores, a ranked candidate list will be established.
Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a final interview with the hiring administrator.
Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

Comments and Other Information

The Fremont Unified School District is a Merit System District and fills all vacancies in the classified service through competitive examinations. All applications and supplemental information will be reviewed to determine the candidates whose training and experience most closely match the requirements of the position. Those who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in the testing process, which may include written, oral and/or performance exams. The testing results will determine the rank of the candidates from which an eligibility list is prepared. Selection will be made from the top three ranks on the list.

The Fremont Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Nondiscrimination in Employment.

The Governing Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of
the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

Fremont Unified School District

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