Career Opportunity

Custodial Assistant Supervisor (2716) - San Francisco Public Library

Recruitment: RTF0121114-01043172

Published: April 22, 2022

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About:

San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse communities. The library system includes the architecturally significant Main Library in the city’s Civic Center, 27 neighborhood branch libraries, two administrative buildings and four bookmobiles. With a collection of more than 3.7 million items, and circulation exceeding 11 million each year, SFPL serves more than 6 million visitors annually. The library system has extraordinary political and fiscal support that mandates an annual funding allocation from the city’s property tax revenues, resulting in a budget of $171.2 million in FY 22. With a strong budget, SFPL has approximately 900 employees committed to outstanding public service.

In June 2018, the Library was named Library of the Year by Gale/Library Journal for its active promotion of San Francisco’s values of inclusion, diversity, and equity and its ability to create programs and policies that support those democratic values. The library embraces its role as the most democratic of institutions, providing safe and welcoming facilities for all. Through a robust array of services and programs, the library places an emphasis on literacy and learning, digital inclusion, social justice, equity and healthy communities. To learn more about SFPL, please visit https://sfpl.org/.

Role description

POSITION 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

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.

Important: Your application MUST include a resume and a copy of your driver's license.  To upload these items, please attach using the "additional attachments" function.

Verification: Applicants may be required 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

What else should I know?

Application Deadline: April 29, 2022

Salary - $64,064.00-$77,896.00 per year

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.