Career Opportunity

Custodial Assistant Supervisor, City College of San Francisco (2716 TPV)

Recruitment: RTF0141247-01154128

Published: October 20, 2023

Accepting applications until: November 03, 2023

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

About:

City College of San Francisco is an urban community college with locations throughout the city.  Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support and encourage student possibilities by building on the vibrancy of San Francisco and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality.  We offer an affordable opportunity for students to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, and pursue career and technical education.  This is an exciting time at City College of San Francisco and the right person can make a major impact.  Be part of positive change as we transform this dynamic institution for a successful future.

Salary Range (Steps 1-5): $30.0236 - $35.9826/hourly; $62,449 - $84,844/annually

Appointment Type: Temporary Provisional (TPV)  This is not a permanent appointment.  A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment.  Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

City College of San Francisco is seeking one (1) full-time (40 hours/week), full year (260 days) position.

Role description

Under general supervision, the Custodial Assistant Supervisor performs janitorial duties and supervises custodial staff assigned to clean the interior of public buildings, schools, other facilities and surrounding areas.  The essential functions of this class include:  assigning, supervising and participating in the work of a small group of custodians; inspecting and ensuring completion of work assignments and checking and verifying time records; attending training and seminars on safety issues, and training custodial staff; inspecting buildings, grounds and equipment and requisitioning repairs needed; evaluating, counseling and initiating performance appraisals and/or disciplinary actions; communicating with staff, administrators, clients, and the general public as authorized; maintaining standards of work performance and replacing absent custodians; making minor/interim repairs; requesting, requisitioning and maintaining an inventory of janitorial supplies; coordinating, scheduling, and supervising custodial operations for special events; arranging furniture or equipment for meetings; may apply basic computer skills to generate reports and inventories; and performing related duties as required.

Job Duties:

1.  Assigns, supervises and participates in the work of a small group of custodians engaged in performing a variety of cleaning tasks in buildings and surrounding areas at various sites.
2.  Attends training and seminars on safety issues, and trains custodial staff in the proper use of chemicals, tools and equipment, and other safety and security procedures.
3.  Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment, and reports/requisitions repairs needed to remedy unsightly, improper or unsafe conditions, and to respond to emergencies and complaints.
4.  Makes emergency interim and minor repairs as needed; makes referrals for proper repairs.
5.  Maintains standards of work performance and replaces absent custodians when necessary; applies departmental or City policies and procedures related to supervision of personnel.
6.  Inspects and ensures completion of work assignments according to specified schedules; checks and verifies time records.
7.  Requests, requisitions and maintains inventory of janitorial supplies and equipment; maintains records of usage manually or by using computer systems.
8.  Coordinates, schedules, and supervises custodial operations to prepare for special events.
9.  Arranges furniture, fixtures and equipment in rooms for meetings or display purposes.
10. Communicates with staff, administrators, clients, and the general public as authorized in person or in writing by preparing and completing a variety of forms, reports, memos and electronic mail; responds to routine complaints.
11. Evaluates, counsels and initiates performance appraisals and/or disciplinary actions to enforce departmental and City personnel laws and regulations.
12. May apply basic computer skills to generate reports and inventories.
13. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions: 

Employees must be able to use chemicals and cleaners; properly lift and move supplies, furniture, and/or equipment weighing up to 60 pounds; use sustained physical effort to perform job duties; climb a ladder to perform duties; work in inclement weather conditions; may be required to wear uniform; will be required to participate in training courses; rotates assignments, as needed; and may require the ability to drive to the different worksites.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Two (2) years of verifiable experience as a custodian with experience cleaning the interior of public buildings, other facilities and surrounding areas using the following: vacuum cleaners, waxing and buffing appliances, rug shampooers, disinfectants, soaps, waxes and cleaning compounds; AND

2. Possession of a valid driver's license.  

Notes:

1.  All appointees will be required to possess and maintain a good driving record to meet insurability standards. 

2. The California Education Code provides that school districts shall not employ or retain persons who have been convicted of any sex offense as defined in Section 44010 or controlled substance offense as defined in Section 44011. Prior criminal convictions will be investigated.

3.  Depending on the availability of City vehicles, willingness to use his/her own vehicle may be necessary.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

2. Experience establishing: custodial procedures, supply precurrent and safe storage, safety plan, and custoidal equipment experience.

3. Knowledge of:  janitorial methods and procedures, materials, chemicals, disinfectants and equipment used in cleaning large public buildings and surrounding areas; existing safety laws, rules, methods, and procedures including applicable OSHA and EPA regulations to ensure the safety of staff, the public, and building occupants.

4. Ability to:  assign, train, inspect and evaluate the activities of subordinate personnel engaged in janitorial duties; communicate clearly and effectively as well as understand and correctly follow instructions in English; promote, establish and maintain effective working relationships; identify and resolve problems; write reports or correspondence in a clear, concise and effective manner; may be required to use a personal computer.

Your application MUST include the following documents.  To upload these items, please attach using the "Additional attachments" function within the application process.

• Cover letter expressing your interest in the position and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Current resume
• Current copy of CA driver's license

Notes:

1. All appointees will be required to possess and maintain a good driving record to meet insurability standards.

2. The California Education Code provides that school districts shall not employ or retain persons who have been convicted of any sex offense as defined in Section 44010 or controlled substance offense as defined in Section 44011. Prior criminal convictions will be investigated.

3. Depending on the availability of City vehicles, willingness to use his/her own vehicle may be necessary.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment working varying shifts, weekends and holidays; sustaining 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. Employees will be required to lift up to 60 pounds.

How to Apply: 
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.
1. Visit Careers with Purpose | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)
2. Type "2716" in to the "Search by class or keyword" field.
3. Click the link to open the Job Announcement.
4. Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen.

What else should I know?

Verification:  Applicants may be requested to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. if education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note:  Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

"All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application must be included on your application by the filing deadline.  Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores".

Selection Procedures:

The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

Benefits:

Additional Days Off with Pay. As stipulated in the appropriate bargaining agreements and board resolutions, Classified employees working full-year (260 days/year) work schedules are granted, as paid days off, the days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as well as an additional five (5) paid days off during spring break. Eligible school-term-only (STO) employees who are not scheduled to work the designated days between Christmas and New Year’s Day shall be granted three (3) paid days off to be scheduled by mutual agreement between the employee and supervisor. Eligible school-term-only (STO) employees who are not scheduled to work the days designated as Spring Break will not be paid for these days off.

 New employees hired on or after October 1, 2013 will contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine applicants; qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the selection process. Application meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.

New Hires: As approved by the governing Board of the San Francisco Community College District, beginning October 1, 2021, City College of San Francisco requires that new and current employees, students, and business partners participate in the Covid Safety Campaign. All parties entering CCSF facilities must demonstrate proof of covid vaccination in compliance with current CDC and SFDPH guidelines. New hires must submit documentation for verification to the Human Resources Department.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the exam analyst, Shinmi Kang at skang@ccsf.edu.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.