7524-Institution Utility Worker

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: INSTITUTIONAL UTILITY WORKER JOB CODE: 7524

Business Unit: COMMN

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual and general labor tasks in connection with the operation and maintenance of institutional buildings and grounds, and performs other related duties as required. The essential functions of this class include: consolidating and loading refuse onto trucks for removal or transportation to disposal sites; performing minor repairs to mechanical and hospital equipment; performing general maintenance duties; operating a motor vehicle while transporting various items; assisting others in daily tasks; assisting in identifying health and safety issues; and assisting in the reconfiguration of work areas.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

The 7524 Institutional Utility Worker is an entry level position, which is distinguished from class 7514 General Laborer that primarily performs a variety of manual labor tasks such as removing debris from construction, maintenance, wrecking, or repair work.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

EXAMPLES OF 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. Cleans and removes debris around buildings and grounds; consolidates and loads refuse onto trucks for transport to disposal site, or into dumpsters for removal. Makes contact with appropriate vendors, such as recycling, garbage, and non-profit agencies for recycle, reuse, or refurbish.

2. Operates a motor vehicle while transporting a variety of items which include money, refuse, donations, equipment, furniture, food, medical related items, and interdepartmental forms of communication. This includes items for pick-up and/or delivery. May operate a motor vehicle in the transfer of employees and/or patients.

3. Performs minor repairs on plumbing and kitchen equipment such as garbage disposals and grills; performs minor automotive repair and minor carpentry; and may complete other minor repair tasks, such as installation of work cubicles and hardware.

4. Performs general maintenance and labor tasks within the buildings including emergency cleaning and replacing light bulbs.

JOB CODE TITLE: INSTITUTIONAL UTILITY WORKER JOB CODE: 7524

Business Unit: COMMN

5. Assists the engineering staff and/or electricians in the performance of their duties, which may include the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system.

6. Assists others in daily tasks.

7. Assists in building inspections by participating in the walk through to identify health and safety issues.

8. Assists in setting up or rearranging meeting rooms and the reconfiguration of work areas.

9. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: general maintenance, and safety procedures.

Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships; and speak and write in a clear and effective manner.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

1. One year of experience in the maintenance of buildings and grounds; OR

2. Six months experience in Class 7524 Institutional Utility Worker; AND

3. Possession of a valid Class C driver license (attach a copy to the application).

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: the ability to drive to various work related sites; to work occasionally on weekends and nights; and may involve some dirty and disagreeable work conditions such as tight crawl spaces with hot steam pipes. Employees will be required to lift 50 - 70 pounds depending upon the position.

Effective Date: 1/12/61

Retitled: 7/1/77

Amended Date: 3/28/05

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. Retitled from Institution Utility Worker to Institutional Utility Worker.

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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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