Custodian (2708) - Citywide (A00026)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

8d•$68,588 - $83,304

About The Position

Under direction, the Custodian performs routine manual cleaning tasks in public buildings, schools, other facilities, and surrounding areas. Examples of essential duties include but not limited to the following: Sweeps, scrubs, mops, spots and waxes floors; vacuums and cleans rugs and carpets. Cleans, dusts and polishes cabinets, furniture and woodwork; empties and cleans waste receptacles and ashtrays. 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. Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment. Turns out lights and locks doors and windows. 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. 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. May wash interior glass partitions and interior and exterior windows which can be easily reached from floor or ground level. 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 chairs, desks and toys. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Nature of Work Employees must be willing to work day, swing or graveyard shifts which may include weekends and holidays; use chemicals and cleaners; properly lift and move supplies, furniture, and/or equipment weighting up to 60 pounds with some exposure to accident and injury hazards and disagreeable elements; require sustained physical effort to perform job duties; climb a ladder to perform job duties; work in inclement weather conditions; may be required to wear a uniform; and will be required to participate in training courses. Employees in some departments may be required to work in special events, under stressful conditions, cleaning sewage leaks, and holding cells.

Requirements

Verification of completed or current enrollment in a custodial training course equivalent to the City College of San Francisco Custodial Training program 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
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.)

Responsibilities

Sweeps, scrubs, mops, spots and waxes floors
Vacuums and cleans rugs and carpets
Cleans, dusts and polishes cabinets, furniture and woodwork
Empties and cleans waste receptacles and ashtrays
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
Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment
Turns out lights and locks doors and windows
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
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
May wash interior glass partitions and interior and exterior windows which can be easily reached from floor or ground level
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 chairs, desks and toys
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned