CUSTODIAN SUPERVISOR 3176 (D) (REVISED 08-23-2024)

Los Angeles World Airports; California (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Custodian Supervisor at a leading airport authority, where you'll oversee custodial staff and ensure cleanliness in city buildings. This role is perfect for those with a passion for leadership and a keen eye for detail. You'll be responsible for assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment, this position offers a chance to shine while contributing to the community. Your leadership skills will be vital in fostering an effective workforce dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Senior Custodian or four years as a Custodian with supervisory duties.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and safety practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assign and evaluate custodial work in City buildings.
• Create reports and communicate effectively in various formats.

Skills

Supervision

Cleaning Methods

Safety Procedures

Computer Proficiency

Inventory Control

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Custodial Equipment

Job description

ANNUAL SALARY
$45,163 to $66,043
The salary for the Los Angeles World Airports is $47, 877 to $69,989.
The salary for the Department of Water and Power is $87,758 to $92,644 and $91,934 to $97,050.

NOTES:

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

A Custodian Supervisor assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of one or more groups of custodial employees engaged in a variety of cleaning and custodial tasks in City buildings, creates memoranda and supervisory paperwork on computers, communicates effectively via verbal, written and electronic formats, applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force, and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

1. Two years of full-time paid experience as a Senior Custodian with the City of Los Angeles; or
2. Four years of full-time paid custodial experience with the City of Los Angeles at the level of Custodian with two of the four years working as a lead or supervisor of a crew engaged in custodial work; or
3. Four years of full-time paid custodial experience with the City of Los Angeles at the level of Custodian with two of the four years performing administrative work including assigning work and preparing work reports and schedules, maintaining inventory and requesting cleaning supplies and materials, inspecting maintenance of building premises, or relieving supervisor during absences; or
4. Four years of full-time paid custodial experience, which includes: a. One year performing floor care maintenance activities and b. Two years supervising custodial employees.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
2. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
3. Applicants who have completed supervisory courses are especially desired.

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:

Filing Period 1: From Friday, August 25, 2023 to Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Filing Period 2: From Friday, August 30, 2024 to Thursday, September 12, 2024.

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing may close and reopen on the dates noted in “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

Examination Weights:
Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . .Qualifying
Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisory
Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%

The examination for Custodian Supervisor will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test, an advisory essay, and an interview. The qualifying multiple-choice test will be administered and proctored on-line, and the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Computer Proficiency, Supervision, Safety Focus, including knowledge of: safety practices related to proper lifting and carrying techniques; fire prevention and control; work site security procedures; safety procedures and potential hazards associated with various types of cleaning materials and/or chemicals; fall protection safety equipment and procedures; Job Knowledge, including the knowledge of: cleaning methods; cleaning materials and/or chemicals; proper use and care of custodial equipment; inventory control methods used for custodial supplies and equipment; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Candidates must achieve a passing score in the qualifying multiple-choice test and meet minimum qualifications in order to be invited to the interview.

The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Computer Proficiency; Supervision; Interpersonal Skills; Written Communication; and Safety Focus, including the knowledge of: work site security procedures; safety procedures and potential hazards associated with various types of cleaning materials and/or chemicals; Job Knowledge, including the knowledge of: cleaning methods; cleaning materials and/or chemicals; proper use and care of custodial equipment; building machinery and equipment sufficient to ensure proper cleaning and prompt reporting or repair of maintenance problems; inventory control methods used for custodial supplies and equipment; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line.

NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by the Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate review.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.
3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
4. A final average score of 70% in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.
5. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.
6. Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.
7. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
8. You may take the Custodian Supervisor multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Custodian Supervisor multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.

Notice:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html