TEX - Custodian - San Francisco Public Library (2708)

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is dedicated to connecting our diverse communities to learning, opportunities and each other. The library system includes the architecturally significant Main Library, an anchor institution in the City’s Civic Center, 27 neighborhood branch libraries that serve all neighborhoods throughout the City, two administrative buildings and four bookmobiles. With a collection of more than 3.7 million items, and circulation exceeding 14 million each year, SFPL serves more than 4 million visitors annually. The library embraces its role as the most democratic of institutions, providing safe and welcoming facilities for all. Through a robust array of services and programs, the library places an emphasis on literacy and learning, digital inclusion, social justice, equity, and healthy communities. For more information about SFPL, please visit www.sfpl.org . The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) must build a culture, space, and workplace that is accessible and welcoming to all current and future employees, and to actively build an environment in which all people, regardless of background, identity, or ability, can be equal participants. In this way, our staff at all organizational levels can reflect the communities we serve. A safe, equitable public library is an actively anti-racist public library. Creating an inclusive public library means aligning with the lived realities of people of color. The San Francisco Public Library is committed to advancing racial equity for our workforce and community. SFPL will actively engage in anti-racist practice, programs, and collection development in carrying out the Library’s mission. Under supervision, the Custodian performs routine manual cleaning tasks in the library buildings, other facilities and surrounding areas.

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; OR
• 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.).
• AND Possession of Valid California Class C Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use private vehicle to drive to assignments at various Branch locations (Employees are compensated for use of their private vehicles at a rate per mile set by the Controller’s Office.)
• Flexibility and adaptability to change
• Effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers and patrons
• Ability to use a computer to collect and write emails
• Experience using industrial floor scrubbers and heavy duty vacuum cleaners
• Experience cleaning and disinfecting restrooms while replenishing essential sanitary supplies
• Experience operating electrical appliances such as floor buffers and waxers
• Experience maintaining cleanliness standards in high traffic public commercial buildings

Responsibilities

• Performing routine cleaning tasks of restrooms, offices, and maintaining the interior and exterior of Library buildings such as sidewalks and ramps
• Operating the following equipment: scrubber, buffer, wax applicator, carpet cleaner, pressure washer, and other electrical, gas, and manual operated appliances and equipment
• Removing disposable waste materials from premises
• Routinely recycles discarded paper
• Assisting in moving and arranging of furniture and equipment as needed
• Washing interior glass, wall partitions, and interior and exterior windows
• Caring for custodial tools, equipment, and supplies; securing buildings
• Performing other job-related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed