Custodial Supervisor I

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The incumbent in this position is responsible for ensuring that adequate supplies are ordered and on hand. Duties include overseeing 4 custodial workers working in a long-term care facility. Daily responsibilities include: cleaning walls and floors, carpets and other interior building components by mopping, scrubbing, waxing and shampooing or vacuuming. The incumbent will use items such as brooms, ladders, brushes and mixtures of water/chemical solutions. Other duties include: making assignments and to train/orient new employees to meet the needs of the facility and its residents.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Cleans walls, floors, carpets and other interior building components by mopping, scrubbing, waxing and shampooing or vacuuming.
   
• Dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures; washes windows.
   
• Empties and cleans wastebaskets, garbage containers and ashtrays. Transports trash to disposal area.
   
• Disinfects bathrooms, kitchens and kitchen appliances, patient/clinic rooms, examination rooms; replenishes soap and paper supplies; changes bed linens.
   
• Moves and arranges furniture; hangs drapes and window shades.
   
• Operates a variety of custodial equipment such as wet/dry mops and vacuums, scrubbers, carpet shampooers and buffers. 
   
• Uses items such as brooms, ladders, brushes, and mixtures of water/chemical solutions.
   
• May sweep sidewalks and patios, shovel snow and pick up trash.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Custodial Supervisor I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in performing institutional or office custodial work.
2. Knowledge of record keeping.
3. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization).  The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee.  The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.