Job Description

Introduction

Under supervision, performs routine manual cleaning tasks in public buildings, schools, other facilities and surrounding areas; and performs related duties as required. Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Distinguishing Features

• Employees in this class are responsible for following established methods and procedures in the application of simple manual skills and use of cleaning tools, equipment and supplies to clean interiors of buildings, other facilities and surrounding areas.
• Nature of work requires sustained 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.

Supervision Exercised: none

Major, 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. Sweeps, scrubs, mops, spots and waxes floors; vacuums and cleans rugs and carpets.

2. Cleans, dusts and polishes cabinets, furniture and woodwork; empties and cleans waste receptacles and ashtrays.

3. 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.

4. Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment.

5. Turns out lights and locks doors and windows.

6. Operates scrubbers, buffers, waxes 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.

7. 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.

8. May wash interior glass partitions and interior and exterior windows which can be easily reached from floor or ground level.

9. 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.

Important and Essential Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires good working knowledge of the methods, materials, chemicals, disinfectants, safety practices and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Requires ability and skill to: use and care for janitorial equipment and supplies; read and write, follow written and oral directions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

1. 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.);

OR

2. Certificate of completion of a Custodial Training Program equivalent to those certified by the City and County of San Francisco Human Services Agency;

OR

3. Verification of current enrollment in a custodial training course equivalent to those certified by the City and County of San Francisco Human Services Agency 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.

License and Certification: none

Additional Information

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.