2708-Custodian

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: CUSTODIAN

Job Code: 2708

INTRODUCTION

Under supervision, performs routine manual cleaning tasks in public buildings, schools, other

facilities and surrounding areas; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Employees in this class are responsible for following established methods and procedures in the

application of simple manual skills and use of cleaning tools, equipment and supplies to clean

interiors of buildings, other facilities and surrounding areas. Nature of work requires sustained

physical effort involving continuous light work and occasional heavy work in moving or lifting

furniture and equipment, with some exposure to accident and injury hazards and disagreeable

elements.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: none

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties

assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Sweeps, scrubs, mops, spots and waxes floors; vacuums and cleans rugs and carpets.

2. Cleans, dusts and polishes cabinets, furniture and woodwork; empties and cleans waste

receptacles and ashtrays.

3. Cleans stairways and hallways; cleans and disinfects restrooms and replenishes

supplies; may perform minor duties in unplugging sinks and toilets; cleans offices and

lobbies; cleans ceilings, walls, window shades, light fixtures and venetian blinds.

4. Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment.

5. Turns out lights and locks doors and windows.

6. Operates scrubbers, buffers, waxers and related electrical appliances and equipment;

may tend simple, low pressure heating and ventilating systems; may check water levels in

gauges and periodically perform routine servicing to boilers and pumps.

7. In recreational areas, cleans auditoriums, gymnasiums, club houses and locker rooms;

picks up papers and rubbish in play areas; hangs flags and decorations; reports evidences

of vandalism, broken plumbing, windows, doors, locks, etc.

8. May wash interior glass partitions and interior and exterior windows which can be easily

reached from floor or ground level.

9. As school custodian, may supervise and maintain order among students during recess

periods; distributes milk or other refreshments to students; performs minor duties in repairing

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: CUSTODIAN

Job Code: 2708

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chairs, desks and toys.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires good working knowledge of the methods, materials,

chemicals, disinfectants, safety practices and equipment used in janitorial work.

Requires ability and skill to: use and care for janitorial equipment and supplies; read and write,

follow written and oral directions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special

skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional

qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job

announcement.

1. Six (6) months (1040 hours) verifiable paid full-time custodial or janitorial experience at a

commercial building (such as an office building, warehouse, retail or wholesale store, or

non-profit agency or a commercial facility (such as a university, hospital stadium,

auditorium, hotel/motel, etc.);

OR

2. Certificate of completion of a Custodial Training Program equivalent to those certified by

the City and County of San Francisco Human Services Agency;

OR

3. Verification of current enrollment in a custodial training course equivalent to those certified

by the City and County of San Francisco Human Services Agency at the time of

application. Candidates who are enrolled in a custodial training course at the time of

application must submit verification of having completed the course (e.g., a copy of their

certificate), prior to appointment. Candidates will remain under waiver until such time that

verification is provided.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

none

PROMOTIVE LINES

TO: 2716 Custodial Assistant Supervisor

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: CUSTODIAN

Job Code: 2708

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ORIGINATION DATE:

AMENDED DATE: Sept. 7, 1976 Consolidates class 2714 Janitor and class

2702 Janitress Oct. 18, 1982 Consolidates class 2708

Custodian and class 2709 School Custodian;

2/15/11

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities

defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN, SFCCD SFMTA, SFUSD

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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