Porter Assistant Supervisor - Department of Public Health (2738)

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Porter Assistant Supervisor performs the duties of a Porter to maintain a large institution in a clean and orderly condition.

They also supervise the work of a crew of porters assigned to clean and maintain institutional buildings.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

The essential functions of a 2738 Porter Assistant Supervisor include, but are not limited to :

• Performs the duties of a Porter such as sweeping and cleaning floors, stairways, scrubbing and stripping floors, vacuuming, spot cleaning and shampooing carpets;
• Assigns duties and schedules work assignments for a crew of Porters manually and / or with the use of a computer;
• Ensures adequate inventory of cleaning materials and equipment;
• Inspects assigned areas and the work of Porters to ensure that cleaning, safety and infection control standards are met and documents their work;
• Checks time sheets and assignments and reports issues to immediate supervisor;
• Completes and maintains various forms and records;
• Trains and instructs new Porter personnel by explaining and demonstrating cleaning methods and techniques;
• Participates in orientation and in-service training;
• Supervises and / or participates in the transportation, setup, and arrangement of furniture, equipment, and other items throughout the institution;
• May supervise and / or perform minor repairs and adjustments to tools and equipment used in the role, and reports the need for significant repairs or replacements; and
• May perform the duties of Porter Supervisor I for limited periods.

The Porter Assistant Supervisor performs other related duties as assigned / required.

Working Conditions : The Porter Assistant Supervisor is responsible for supervising and performing cleaning tasks that involve exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals, blood, bodily fluids, and medical waste, as well as interaction with patients with contagious diseases.

This work requires adherence to approved safety procedures and the use of special protective clothing and equipment. The role also demands physical strength and endurance for heavy lifting, standing, bending, pulling, and pushing for extended periods, both day and night, often in environments that may be disagreeable.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years of verifiable experience in an institutional setting as a porter, janitor, or custodian, performing all of the following duties :

• Floor and carpet maintenance;
• Furniture, equipment and wall cleaning or disinfecting;
• Hazardous waste and trash disposal; and
• Movement of furniture and other equipment

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted

One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

Important Note : Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Additional Information

Selection Procedures :

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) : Candidates are required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application.

This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position.

The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Multiple-Choice Written Examination (Weight : 100%)

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in 2738 Porter Assistant Supervisor exam that is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to : Knowledge of safety procedures;

Technical knowledge; Supervision; Interpersonal ability; Reading comprehension; and / or Mathematical Ability.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the exam in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Certification

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of 10 Scores.

Eligible List / Score Report :

Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https : / / careers.

sf.gov / knowledge / process /

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

How to apply :

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file.

Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights :

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.

Note : The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https : / / careers.

sf.gov / . The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement.

Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http : / / sfgov.

org / civilservice / rules .

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information : Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others.

• COVID-19 Policies
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Medical Examination Prior to Hiring
• Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Licensure / Certification / Registration
• Note on ICARE

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco :

• Information about the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Workers
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement
• Veterans Preference

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Elaine Adams at elaine.

adams@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6974 .

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT : All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine.

Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.