GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, coordinates, supervises, inspects results, and
is responsible for the work activities of custodians in accordance with
established guidelines.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Interviews and effectively recommends hiring, evaluates employee performance,
and effectively recommends disciplinary actions, promotions, merit increases,
and termination.
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Develops work schedules and directs the daily work routine of custodial
employees.
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Trains and orients new employees; conducts formal training sessions to
improve employee knowledge and skills.
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Schedules and approves vacation of employees; conducts formal training
sessions to improve employee knowledge and skills.
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Inspects all areas of assignment and completes inspection reports.
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Evaluates, tests, and recommends new supplies and equipment.
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Coordinates relocation of furniture and equipment and movement to and from
repair shops and storage.
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Oversees assembly and delivery of new equipment and removal of equipment
from inventory.
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Coordinates and oversees custodial functions that meet various specialized
departmental needs using specialized knowledge of requirements for environmental
conditions, linen requirements, medical records, proper decontamination
procedures, etc.
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Maintains inventory of linen and record of linen laundering; maintains
inventory of custodial supplies, and keep and prepares other records and
reports as directed.
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Assists in planning procedures and work methods and revises or recommends
revisions to improve efficiency of operations and services.
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Is responsible for reporting damage and other irregularities requiring
attention or repair.
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Acts upon requests and complaints from departments related to custodial
services.
The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties
and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of
duties performed by employees in positions allocated in the class. The
list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose. It is
not intended that any position include every duty listed nor is it intended
that related duties cannot be required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces
to be cleaned, and equipment and supplies required.
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Ability to move furniture and objects in preparation for cleaning; to load
and unload trash receptacles; to operate, properly care for and make minor
repairs on power machinery; to use arm muscles in hand cleaning, mopping,
and scrubbing for protracted periods of time; to work on ladders.
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Knowledge of the use of chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating
to environmental sanitation.
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Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and general
public.
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Ability to supervise, train and motivate employees.
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Ability to understand and maintain routine records and complete reports,
such as employee attendance and performance evaluations, production and
supplies inventory.
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Ability to accept or reject work results for conformance with requirements
and to work productively in an inspection program.
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Knowledge of aseptic cleaning techniques in a healthcare environment to
prevent nosocomial infections.
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS:
Two years of custodial experience or related building and facilities maintenance,
including supervisory experience for a minimum of six months; supervision
to include assigning daily work activities, inspecting and monitoring quality
or work, and scheduling and coordinating work activities.
REVISION EFFECTIVE: July 1, 1990
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