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

DataSF; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team responsible for maintaining one of America's premier urban park systems. As a custodian in the Custodial Relief Program, you'll provide essential support by ensuring cleanliness and safety across various facilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant environment, where your contributions directly impact the community's experience in public spaces. Ideal candidates will have custodial experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexible hours. If you're passionate about service and enjoy working in a diverse setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6 months of custodial experience or custodial training program completion required.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks and maintain facilities.
• Operate custodial equipment and secure buildings as required.

Skills

Custodial experience

Driving large vans and trucks

Knowledge of custodial tools and practices

Bilingual language skills

Education

Custodial Training Program certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scrubbers

Buffers

Carpet extractors

Pressure washers

Job description

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

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

Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America. San Francisco recently became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park. Our Department manages and maintains more than 225 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in San Francisco, including two outside of city limits: Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras.

The Recreation and Park 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 (4) consecutive days in the week to meet the needs of the department.

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

1. Performing routine cleaning tasks;
2. Maintaining interiors of buildings, other facilities and surrounding areas;
3. Maintaining recreational areas, locker rooms and specific exterior areas of buildings such as parking areas, ramps, and sidewalks;
4. Operating scrubbers, buffers, wax applicators, burnishers, carpet extractors, pressure washers and other electrical, gas and manual operated appliances and equipment (e.g., leaf blowers);
5. Removing disposable waste materials from premises;
6. Washing interior glass, wall partitions and interior and exterior windows;
7. Caring for custodian tools, equipment and supplies;
8. Securing buildings as required;
9. Driving large vans (e.g. 12-person) and trucks in a safe manner;
10. Performing other related duties as required.

How to qualify

Experience:

1. Six (6) months (1040 hours) verifiable paid full-time custodial or janitorial experience at a commercial building; 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.

AND

License:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Department Requirements:
Employees in the Custodial Relief Program must:

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

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates to participate in the department's selection process:

• 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) years 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 (e.g., English/Spanish, English/Cantonese);
• Ability to communicate effectively with other field staff, supervisors, management and the general public;
• Ability to work in inclement weather (e.g., rain).

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.

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

What else should I know?

Contact: For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Shawnda McBeth at [e-mail].

Compensation: $31.3750/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.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Candidates for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164.