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Job Description
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone!
EXAM NUMBER
Y6805F
FILING START DATE
The application filing period will begin Tuesday, July 15 @ 8:00AM. PT - Continuous
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.
WHY WORK FOR US?
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .
Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a meaningful role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.
WHAT DOES A MANAGER, AREA CUSTODIAL OPERATIONS DO:
Plans and directs the work of a major section engaged in providing custodial services for a number of facilities in an assigned geographic or functional area and administers the preparation for new facility dedications.
Essential Job Functions
What are some responsibilities of a Manager, Area Custodial Operations:
Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of supervisory staff and subordinates performing custodial maintenance work; monitors quality and quantity of work and takes corrective action as necessary.
Participates in the development of departmental policies and standards governing custodial operations, safety, training and employee performance; interprets and administers such policies and standards; and establishes job priorities within the area assigned.
Interviews and selects supervisory and journey level personnel; investigates and prepares written responses to employee grievances; recommend disciplinary action when indicated; serves as witness for the department in matters before the Civil Service Commission and Employee Relations Commission.
Maintains control on the ordering, issuing, storage, safeguarding, and use of custodial supplies and equipment used in the assigned area; investigates and implements or recommends solutions to problems relating to the security of supplies and equipment.
Meets with building managers or officials from other departments to coordinate custodial maintenance services and to discuss and reach agreement on cleaning requirements.
Prepares and submits budget requests for the assigned geographic area and directs the allocation of resources to accomplish budget objective.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Three (3) years’ experience supervising employees performing cleaning duties in an institution*, office building or similar facility at the level of Custodian Supervisor**
*Institutions are defined as but not limited to healthcare facilities, schools, or gyms.
**Experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Custodian Supervisor is defined as: Supervises the work of a janitorial crew.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - LIGHT:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following:- Experience in Microsoft Office such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel: including but not limited to creating and editing documents and reports, data entry, and managing worksheets.
- Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.
The passing score for the assessment is 70%.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applications are processed as they are received and added to the eligible register accordingly.
Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a register in order of their score group for a period of (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” green button at the top right if this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer’s name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specifications as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.
Comments such as “See Resume” or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered a response. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please refer to the website below for updated information.
https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Andrew Munoz, Exam Analyst
Phone: (213) 288-7000
E-mail: AMunoz4@dhs.lacounty.gov
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:
(323) 914-7111
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922
TELETYPE PHONE:
(800) 899-4099
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