Senior Centers Custodial Supervisor

Salary : $36,837.00 – $38,679.00 Annually

Location : Jacksonville, FL

Job Type: Civil Service

Job Number: 2023-05540

Department: PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS

Opening Date: 07/25/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking a Senior Centers Custodial Supervisor.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This is service-maintenance work at the supervisor level in the general cleaning and housekeeping of community and senior centers and grounds. Work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used in custodial work for senior centers/community centers which is learned on the job or through specialized training. Schedules, trains, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing people to obtain desired results. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. The work is performed indoors and outdoors. Operates hand tools, power tools and cleaning equipment, motor vehicle, cargo van, lift truck and standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, copiers, and calculators. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, bending, climbing, and exposure to dust, dirt and other unpleasant conditions, and occasionally moving and lifting materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior’s approval.
Examples of Work

• Schedules, trains, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Receives, reports, logs, communicates and resolves maintenance issues.
• Submits work orders into database software and follows up on status.
• Oversees the set-up for meetings and activities.
• Monitors community and senior centers for cleanliness and adherence to procedures.
• Prepares and maintains required records and reports utilizing word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Oversees maintenance and equipment service contracts.
• Responds to complaints and requests for custodial services.
• Schedules and monitors pest control technician in spraying buildings.
• Recommends level of inventory, requisitions replacement inventory, maintains inventory controls, records and conducts periodic inventories.
• Oversees and monitors the requisition, receipt, inspection, inventory, storage and issuance of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Maintains adequate records for proper inventory control.
• Maintains records of senior center building layout blueprints.
• Maintains records of senior center alarm codes.
• Maintains a set of keys to all senior centers internal and external doors.
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment.
• Coordinates the disposal of surplus supplies, materials and equipment.
• Assists division with capital improvement projects.
• Operates a motor vehicle, cargo van and/or lift truck.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, copiers and calculators.
• Operates hand tools, power tools and cleaning equipment.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results and leads organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of work routines and procedures used in custodial and janitorial services.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Knowledge of vendors and the process to register them.
• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, and procedures used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of safety precautions for using cleaning solutions.
• Ability to schedule, train, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work effectively across the division and other departments.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
• Ability to make minor repairs.
• Ability to perform a variety of moderate to heavy custodial tasks.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and care for cleaning equipment, hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to utilize and instruct/train staff in power floor strippers/cleaners/waxers.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to inventory and order cleaning supplies.
• Ability to inventory furniture and computers.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, cargo van and/or lift truck.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Two years of education and/or experience in general cleaning and housekeeping of buildings and facilities with a minimum of one year of supervisory experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
• CPR and First Aid Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is twelve (12) months.
• Pursuant to the provisions of Article 39.4 of the Jacksonville Supervisors Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, this classification will be filled by the Rule of Three.
• Must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs. This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran’s preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email:

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating “see resume” does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $36,837.00 – $38,679.00. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

04

This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

05

Do you have two (2) years of education and/or experience in general cleaning and housekeeping of buildings and facilities?

• Yes, two (2) years or more
• Less than two (2) years

06

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

07

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

08

Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience?

• Yes, one (1) year or more
• Less than one (1) year

09

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

10

Provide the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

11

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Driver’s License
• GA Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Driver’s License.

12

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 – Business Purpose Only
• D or H – Employment Purposes
• P or 2 – Probation Interlock Devise
• S or I – Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

13

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you been considered a “Habitual Traffic Offender” (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

16

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver’s license information I have provided to access a driver’s license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver’s license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver’s license.

17

Provide your full Driver’s License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

18

Are you able to pass a background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs?

• Yes
• No

19

Do you understand that you must secure CPR and First Aid Certification within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

20

Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?

• Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.
• No

21

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don’t live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

22

If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received, and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

23

A copy of your resume is required. If required document is not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

Required Question