2740-Porter Supervisor I

Job description

CLASS TITLE: PORTER SUPERVISOR I

JOB CODE: 2740

INTRODUCTION

Under direction, directs and supervises the work of several crews of porters in maintaining a large institution in a clean and orderly condition; and is responsible for the cleanliness of large institutional buildings; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: carrying out, interpreting and enforcing existing policies, methods and procedures and for assisting in originating intra-unit methods and procedures related to routine manual cleaning tasks; proper handling and care of materials, equipment and supplies; personal contacts with patients, other institution personnel and the general public; gathering, preparing and maintaining ordinary operating records and reports. Work involves the use of some independent judgment with continuous close attention required to assure satisfactory results; normal physical effort in surroundings that may be somewhat disagreeable.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This class is the highest supervisory class in the porter series. Incumbents in this class supervise and direct multiple crews of porters, and the use of equipment relating to the maintenance of an institution.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises multiple crews of Porters through subordinate supervisory staff.

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. Assigns the work and work areas to several crews of porters engaged in maintaining an institution in a clean and orderly condition on a 7-day week schedule.

2. Regularly inspects, evaluates and makes "spot checks" on the various work areas for cleanliness and proper service by porters and makes corrections and reports where indicated.

3. Explains procedures and methods to subordinates by written and oral instructions, demonstrations and other training methods.

4. Interprets departmental rules, regulations and policies to subordinates.

5. Refers reported maintenance problems to proper institution personnel for correction.

6. May requisition housekeeping and other limited supplies as needed.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Requires ability and skill to: arrange work schedules; give effective oral and written orders; make and keep adequate time and work records; interpret departmental rules, regulations and policies; correct inadequacies in the performance of subordinates; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff; make accurate basic mathematical computations.

Requires knowledge of: custodial methods and procedures, chemicals, materials and equipment used in cleaning large institutions; safety procedures and practices including applicable OSHA regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish 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.

Education:

Experience:

Three (3) years of verifiable experience in an institutional setting performing all of the following duties: floor and carpet maintenance; furniture, equipment and wall cleaning or disinfecting; hazardous waste and trash disposal; and movement of furniture and other equipment.

Verifiable experience must include at least one (1) year supervising Porters, Janitors, or Custodians performing the above tasks.

License and Certification:

None

PROMOTIVE LINES

TO: 2785 Assistant General Services Manager

FROM: 2738 Porter Assistant Supervisor

ORIGINATION DATE:

AMENDED DATE: 7/1/1977; 7/17/2015

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 SFMTA

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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