Custodian (Custodial Relief Program) - Rec and Parks (2708)

Custodial Relief Program

Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department manages and maintains more than 225 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in San Francisco. The department's Custodial Relief Program is a pool of on-call custodians who will temporarily fill in throughout the department's citywide facilities in cases of vacation, illness, and other leaves. Employees in this program may work on average between 12 - 16 hours per week, and are expected to maintain availability from 4:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. for at least four consecutive days in the week to meet the needs of the department.

Under supervision, employees in the Custodial Relief Program will be responsible for:

• Performing routine cleaning tasks
• Maintaining interiors of buildings, other facilities, and surrounding areas
• Maintaining recreational areas, locker rooms, and specific exterior areas of buildings such as parking areas, ramps, and sidewalks
• Operating scrubbers, buffers, wax applicators, burnishers, carpet extractors, pressure washers, and other electrical, gas, and manual operated appliances and equipment
• Removing disposable waste materials from premises
• Washing interior glass, wall partitions, and interior and exterior windows
• Caring for custodian tools, equipment, and supplies
• Securing buildings as required
• Driving large vans and trucks in a safe manner
• Performing other related duties as required

Experience:

• Six (6) months (1040 hours) verifiable paid full-time custodial or janitorial experience at a commercial building; OR
• Certificate of completion of a Custodial Training Program equivalent to the City College of San Francisco Custodial Training program; OR
• Verification of 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 prior to appointment.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License

Department Requirements:

• Maintain availability between 4:00 am - 10:30 pm for at least four (4) consecutive days every week.
• Are willing and able to drive large pickup trucks and vans to various locations during periods of heavy traffic.
• Are willing and able to work alone in the dark during the early morning and late at night during a work shift.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License
• Custodial experience in a public sector or municipal government environment
• Completion of a custodial training program with certificate of completion
• Two (2) yrs. of verifiable experience working as a custodian
• Experience providing custodial services to internal and external facilities
• Broad knowledge of custodial tools and practices
• Bilingual language skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with other field staff, supervisors, management, and the general public
• Ability to work in inclement weather

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Verification of Experience and Education: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Failure to provide the required verification when requested may result in rejection of application and/or appointment in this class.

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

Contact: For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Shawnda McBeth at shawnda.turner@sfgov.org

Compensation: $32.4875/Hour

Appointment Type: This recruitment is for a Temporary Exempt (TEX), as-needed appointment.

Selection Procedures: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.

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