City and County of San Francisco

The Transit Car Cleaner Assistant Supervisor, under general supervision, supervises transit car cleaners responsible for keeping transit vehicles in a clean and sanitary condition; carries out, explains and enforces proper and safe methods and procedures related to the cleaning, sanitation and upkeep of transit vehicles; keeps routine records of cleaning activities and performs transit cleaning duties when needed. 

The Transit Car Cleaner Assistant Supervisor is the first level supervisory position in this series. It is distinguished from job code 9102, Transit Car Cleaner, in that the latter is the entry level position.  This has been identified as a safety sensitive position.

Incumbents in this job code supervise the activities of job code 9102.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, 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. Inspects transit vehicles in order to assess and prioritize what work needs to be done; reviews information and reports both verbally and in writing.

2. Develops work plans, trains, assigns work to, and oversees the work of transit car cleaners and community service workers; ensures that assignments such as replenishing sand receptacles are distributed fairly and equitability, completed in a timely and professional manner and carried out in accordance with established safety procedures and SFMTA policies; conducts meetings to keep staff informed and updated on procedures, safety issues and other pertinent information.

3. Reviews and inspects all aspects of completed work to ensure that it has been performed according to instructions; follows up with employees to inform and provide advise on how assignments are to be completed.

4. Keeps and maintains records and develops work plans regarding: staff schedules and time worked; cleaning schedules, status of equipment,, stock, inventory of cleaning supplies, and other job-related areas; maintains material safety data sheets; uses a computer for research and software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel for data entry and for creating and completing logs, reports, statistics, etc.    

5. Establishes, promotes and maintains effective working relationships and collaborations with co-workers and others.  

6. Cleans transit cars as required; washes and cleans exterior body, using a pressure washer as needed; interior floor, and all interior equipment including front, back, windows and other areas; disinfects equipment; climbs platforms and other structures; carries cleaning equipment; lifts objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; uses personal protective equipment (PPE).  

7. Ensures that signs, notices and circulars are posted in order to assure that information is disseminated in a timely manner; ensures that the necessary materials are stocked/replenished, e.g. sand receptacles.  

8. Drives transit vehicles, as required (revenue and non-revenue) in order to move them to appropriate locations for cleaning or other work-related reasons.

Knowledge of: cleaning procedures, materials, chemicals and disinfectants used in transit vehicle cleaning; the safe and proper use of a variety of cleansing agents, chemical disinfectants and other materials; the proper safety procedures in performing physical tasks related to transit vehicle cleaning; methods and procedures necessary in order to ensure the safety of workers from hazards when working with transit buses, equipment, and related cleansing agents and chemical disinfectants.

Ability to:  supervise, train, assign, and review work of subordinates; analyze, prioritize and plan staff work and training schedules, cleaning schedules, equipment inspections, etc. and resolve problems; write clearly and effectively;  read and follow oral and written instructions; maintain appropriate and accurate records of activities; use a computer for job related research and to use software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare/review/generate logs, reports, statistics, etc.; speak in a precise, courteous, and understandable manner; listen with understanding and comprehension; use appropriate terminology when speaking about technical matters; read and comprehend written materials, emails etc.; promote, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; function effectively under stress, be a team player, and maintain a professional demeanor; to drive a variety of transit and motor vehicles; obtain and maintain a class C and/or class B driver license.

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.

Experience:

Three (3) years of fulltime verifiable experience as a transit vehicle cleaner; OR

Five (5) years of fulltime verifiable custodial, janitorial, or auto detailing experience using commercial cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Some positions may require obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Class B driver license with appropriate endorsements as required by the DMV within six (6) months of notification.

Nature of work:  requires incumbents to work on different shifts, weekends, and holidays; work in inclement weather and around moving transit vehicles;   May be exposed to dust, fumes, oil, gas, and other vapors and biohazards such as vomit, blood, urine, feces and needles/sharps, etc. Incumbents may be required to wear PPE such as gloves, goggles, boots, disposable suits, face and/or particle masks, etc. Lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

Amended Date:  6/8/2018; 5/31/2019; 06/22/2020

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.