SENIOR CUSTODIAN
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Salary: $24.31 - $26.82 Hourly Location : Torrance, CA Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 24015732 Department: General Services Opening Date: 01/09/2024 Closing Date: Continuous DESCRIPTIONWE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENTIN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today. The is recruiting for a Senior Custodian to join the General Services Team!The Department The mission of the Department of General Services is to provide quality services that support City departments in a manner which enable them to carry-out their community missions; to provide these services in a cost-effective and efficient manner which best serves the operational needs of City departments and the community. Responsibilities of the General Services Department include Airport Administration, Building Maintenance, Central Services, Cultural Arts Center Administration, Custodial, Fleet Services, Graffiti Abatement Program, HVAC / Electrical, and Warehouse. The Position Under supervision, supervises and inspects the work of custodial staff in the cleaning and maintenance of City buildings; and does related work as required. Distinguished from Custodian in that the Senior Custodian is responsible for supervision of subordinates. Distinguished from Custodial Supervisor in that the Senior Custodian does not have over all responsibility for the Custodial Division of the General Services Department. For a full job description, click here. QUALIFICATION GUIDELINESExperience Two years of experience in custodial work maintaining buildings in clean, orderly and secure condition. Education That necessary for reading, understanding and giving directions for the use of cleaning materials and equipment in a safe manner. License and/or Certificates A valid Class C California Driver's License. HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at . The application filing period opens Tuesday, January 9, 2024. First review of applications will be those received by Monday, January 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components: Written Test: 50% (Tentatively Scheduled on Tuesday, January 30, 2024) Oral Interview: 50% (Tentatively Scheduled on Tuesday, February 6, 2024) SPECIAL NOTESCity of Torrance Inclusion Statement The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees! Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) ###-#### no later than five (5) business days before the test date. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (TME-AFSCME) Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics. Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9) The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows: Employee Only Emp. +1 Emp. +2 or more Full Time 597.68 1,140.36 1,595.96 Part-Time (hired prior to 1/1/08) 483.29 912.98 1,248.16 Part-Time (hired after 1/1/08) 356.34 619.68 829.48 The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33 The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy Longevity (based on years of service) (Sec. 2.5) Crafts and Trades employees** shall receive longevity pay in the following manner: 7 YOS: 2.5% above base pay. 11 YOS: 5% above base pay 15 YOS: 7.5% above base pay 19 YOS: 10% above base pay *YOS= Years Of Service **Except Public Safety Dispatcher and Animal Control OfficerPermanent Part-Time Employees (Sec. 2.8) Permanent part time employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits. Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees. Premiums (sec. 3.1) Varies by position and assignment. Varies (see Sec 3.1) Night (sec. 3.5) Swing Shift: 5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m. Graveyard Shift: 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight Weekend Shift (sec. 3.6) Weekend Shift: 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday only Applicable only to employees within the Community Services Department, Park Services Division Holidays (sec. 4.1) 13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving, Last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's). Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2) Accrual rate per month: Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 - 9: 12.67.hours; Years 10 - 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 - 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding thirty-six (36) months Sick Leave (sec. 4.3) Accural rate is six (6) hours per month Maximum Accrual: of 600 hours. Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6) Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9) Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD) *(See Sec 4.9.B for details on coverage for employees who don't qualify for commercial policy). Retirement (sec. 4.10) PERS 2@55 Employees hired prior to 2/01/2011, City pays 7% EPMC* Employees hired on or after 2/01/2011 pay 7% EPMC* *Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) PERS 2@62 New members hired on or after 1/01/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation. Uniforms (Sec. 4.11) $80 each 6 months**: Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech III incumbants (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors) $225 each 6 months**: Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer. **Payable during June and December of each yearTool Allowance (Sec. 4.12) $250 every 6 months*: (Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, and Senior Welder) $175 tool and educational material allowance**: Animal Control Officer $100 one-time reimbursement: Mechanic or Senior Mechanic required to use metric tools (upon proof of purchase) *Payable during June and December of each year **Payable in FebruarySafety Shoes (Sec. 4.14) $125 allowance: every six (6) months of employment payable during June and December of each year for employees required to wear safety shoes $250 allowance: per year for Animal Control Officer payable during September Deferred Compensation (sec 4.15) 457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary. Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.