What are the responsibilities and job description for the Station & Rail Car Cleaner (SEIU) (Internals Only) position at Bay Area Rapid Transit?
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- Job Summary
Reports To
As assigned
Department
Rolling Stock & Shops (System Service Worker) and Maintenance & Engineering (Utility Worker)
Pay RateSEIU Station Cleaner (System Service Worker Grade 111)
SEIU Rail Car Cleaner (Utility Worker Grade 111)
SEIU Hourly Rate: $28.64 (Step 76) - $37.44 (Step 99)
Current Assignment
Utility Worker (Rail Car Cleaner)
Under general supervision, performs a variety of janitorial duties in maintaining rolling stock shops, offices, and revenue vehicles in a clean and orderly condition; performs related work as assigned.
System Service Worker (Station Cleaner)
Under general supervision, performs a variety of janitorial duties in maintaining District stations and offices in a clean and orderly condition; performs related work as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate the Following:- Working knowledge of cleaning and maintenance of large facilities where the general public has access. For example, hospitals; schools; airports or grocery stores (construction clean-up is a plus).
- Working knowledge and an understanding of safety practices while operating commercial floor cleaning equipment. For example, Ride-on Scrubbers and Sweepers.
- Work experience with a commercial/industrial janitorial service.
- Ability to read and write legible reports; and maintain accurate records.
This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, All SEIU members must follow the "Bid Form Process", failure to comply will invalidate an employee's application.
The selection process will include a screening for minimum qualifications as listed in this posting and may additionally involve a skills/performance test, written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.
Application Process
This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, all full-time SEIU District employees must follow the "Bid Form" process and deposit their bids in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid. As actual vacancies occur, District employees on the internal eligibility list will be considered before outside candidates.
External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the on line application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.
The Employment Office will screen Bid form applications and resumes against the minimum qualifications. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. The selection process may involve a skills/performance test, written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.
All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.
Other Information
Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.
Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.
Note
When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at for assistance.
To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at , between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.- Examples of Duties
- Receives daily work assignments from appropriate supervisor and travels to assigned work site.
- Assembles necessary cleaning equipment, materials, supplies, cleaning solutions and required protective gear.
- Maintains District stations in a clean and orderly condition by sweeping, scrubbing, waxing and cleaning floors, cleaning and polishing elevators, escalators, ticket machines, gates and fixtures, washing windows and windbreakers and emptying trash containers; clears leaves, trash and debris; sweeps and cleans walkways, patios and sidewalks from the station to the street and all bus stops on District property.
- Cleans District office areas by vacuuming floors, carpets and upholstery, shampooing carpets and upholstery, emptying ashtrays and trash cans, dusting and washing chairs, desks, files and other surfaces and washing walls and doors.
- Cleans and disinfects restroom surfaces and fixtures using detergents and chemicals.
- Restocks restrooms with services supplies such as soap and paper goods.
- Performs heavy cleaning in shop areas, including service pits, truck bays and docks and floor areas.
- Ensuring that debris and grease are removed in employee lunchroom areas, cleans sink, stove, refrigerator and tables in addition to floor and wall areas.
- Steam cleans tools or parts as may be required.
- Documents work performed; notifies crew leader or supervisor of required maintenance.
- Responds to urgent cleanup in parking lots, garages, trains, offices, and stations as required; and performs heavy cleaning in yards and shops.
- Receives daily work assignments from appropriate supervisor and travels to assigned work site.
- Minimum Qualifications
Utility Worker (Rail Car Cleaner)
Education: Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.
Experience: One year of experience which will have provided a familiarity with janitorial procedures, equipment, and supplies.
Other Requirements: Must have physical capability to perform strenuous physical labor, including sufficient strength to lift trash containers and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; must be willing to work weekends and off hours shifts. Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
System Service Worker (Station Cleaner)
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
One year of experience which will have provided a familiarity with industrial janitorial procedures, equipment and supplies.
Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must have physical capability to perform strenuous physical labor, including sufficient strength to lift trash containers and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be willing to work weekends and off?hours shifts.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS WITH TRANSCRIPTS FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S. OR ITS TERRITORIES MUST HAVE THE TRANSCRIPT(S) EVALUATED BY AN ACADEMIC ACCREDITING SERVICE.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of:
- Janitorial procedures, methods, supplies, tools and equipment
- safe working practices and techniques
Skill in:- Using hand tools and power equipment to vacuum, scrub, strip, wax, buff, shampoo, and otherwise clean varied surfaces and fixtures
- Using detergents and cleaning solutions correctly and safely
- Following oral and written directions; working independently without immediate supervision
- Working cooperatively with others
- Responding appropriately to patron questions
- Maintaining accurate basic logs and records of work performed
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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at .
Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at .
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.
