City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, performs porter duties in maintaining a large institution in a clean and orderly condition; and in addition, supervises the work of a crew of porters assigned to clean and maintain institutional buildings; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: carrying out and explaining existing methods and procedures related to routine manual cleaning tasks; safeguarding of supplies and equipment; personal contact with patients, other institution personnel, and the general public; making and keeping routine records and reports. Work involves the use of simple repetitive manual skills, with short periods of concentration required to assure satisfactory results, requiring sustained physical effort in doing continuous light or occasional heavy work in surroundings that may be somewhat disagreeable.

This is the first level supervisory class in the porter series. Incumbents in this class perform a variety of cleaning tasks and supervise a group of porters. This working supervisory class is distinguished from the next higher level of class 2740 Porter Supervisor I in that the latter directs and supervises the work of several crews of porters.

Supervises a group of porters.

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. Performs the duties of a porter in maintaining an institution in a clean and orderly condition.

2. Assigns duties and schedules work assignments to a crew of porters and inspects and documents their work for satisfactory results.

3. Checks timecards of subordinates and reports tardiness of porters to the Porter Supervisor I and reports any uncovered assignments.

4. Trains and instructs new porter personnel, explaining and demonstrating accepted methods and procedures to be followed.

5. Supervises and/or engages in the transporting of furniture, equipment, ice and other items throughout an institution as required.

6. May supervise and/or engage in the very minor repair and adjustment of tools and equipment used in executing the duties of the position, or reports the need for minor or major repairs to such tools and equipment.
7. As directed, may occasionally perform the duties of Porter Supervisor I for limited periods.

Requires a good knowledge of: modern cleaning methods and materials, tools and equipment, their uses and upkeep; safety procedures and practices when using cleaning products and custodial equipment.

Requires the ability and skill to bend, stoop, reach, stretch, push, lift and carry; issue and follow oral and written instructions; keep simple records and make simple reports; make preliminary recommendation regarding the adequacy of performance of new porter personnel; supervise, train and work well with others; make accurate basic mathematical computations.

These minimum qualifications establish 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.

Education:

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.

License and Certification:
None.

Amended: 7/1/1977; 7/17/2015

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.