Common use of Written Test Clause in Contracts

Written Test. 1. Any “custodian” or “other” classification employee may pre-pass the tests in anticipation of future maintenance position openings. 2. Testing will include both written test and actual demonstration of skills. 3. Tests may be taken as often as needed for passage, with a minimum of five (5) working days between re-testing. Advance notification of testing date is required and will be administered within two (2) weeks. 4. Materials covered on the test will be reviewed with the supervisor. 5. Materials answered incorrectly on the test will be generally pointed out for further study. 6. The District shall maintain a set of materials in the supervisor’s office that employees will be permitted to check out for the purpose of preparing to take the tests. Test questions will be selected based on these materials. Materials may be checked out for a period of one (1) week at a time. 7. A reasonable amount of time will be given for written test completion and demonstration test completion. 8. The written test used in each category will be the same test for everyone taking the test. 9. The same test is used for the Maintenance II qualifying and Maintenance II advance testing. The only difference is the accuracy rate required for each position. 10. A seventy percent (70%) or better accuracy rate will be used as a guideline for test passage at the Maintenance II position. No additional pay increases per test. 11. A ninety percent (90%) or better accuracy rate will be used as a guideline for test passage at the Maintenance II advance testing level. Additional twenty-five cents ($0.25) per test passed after the Maintenance II level has been reached. (Requires Business Manager’s approval) 12. An accuracy rate of ninety percent (90%) or more on a written test, regardless of what level you are testing for, qualifies for advance written test passage in that particular category. 13. A “custodian” or “other classification” employee who has pre-passed the four tests and performance criteria, may become Maintenance II employees instead of Maintenance III employees when a vacancy occurs. They would serve the fifteen (15) day probationary period at the probationary rate. After the fifteen (15) day probationary period, the employee will be placed at the longevity step previously held. 14. Any employee wishing to take the written test shall fill out the application form provided by the District requesting to take such tests. Copies of the completed form will be given to the Building/Grounds Supervisor, the employee, the business office and the Association President.